Throw a killer birthday party with limos and champagne

A dear friend of mine celebrated her birthday recently and SMSed me for some ideas. It got me thinking that perhaps many people encounter this dilemma (how to entertain friends at your birthday party) as we are all tired of the same old, same old and so in the spirit of sharing: Here is the transcript of the SMS instruction.

GIRLFRIEND:
Girl, I want to have a dinner for my birtday on Saturday. Any restaurant suggestions? Somewhere funky, fun and vibey for about 10 people. Also, what activity can we do prior to dinner? Something fun and interactive.

MY RESPONSE:
Good gosh, this sounds like a whole event brief! Ok, fortunately for you I am on the bus to Florence, Italy [I was on a Contiki for under 90s, but that’s another blog] and bored. I recommend meeting at Melrose Arch for pre-drinks at Mangiare (very Sex in the City vibe). Hire a limo to pick you all up from there. Get a DVD concert (like Usher or Beyoncé) to play in the limo while you drive (about 45 minutes) to Kream Restaurant in Brooklyn, Pretoria. Get the private dining room for 10 – it’s decadent and stunning. Have lots of bottles of Veuve Clicquot on hand! After the great meal, head back to Melrose Arch (where the cars are parked) and go clubbing at The Venue or join another party. Go big or go home! Call me so I can feel as if I was there. Kisses.

GIRLFRIEND:
I’ve never! Love it. You will get full debrief.

Apparently great fun was had by all. This combination or sequence of events can be applied to any area. Go on use it! It’s my gift to you. Let me know what you did!