Belated party after 2 lockdown birthdays

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Is it weird to have a party 2 years after a significant birthday, because the big one and following birthday were in lockdowns?

Contemplating having a joint party in the summer with my mum who has a significant birthday this year. She suggested it because she felt sad she didn't get to make a fuss when I had my big birthday.

I would make it clear on the invitation that it is just a belated party to celebrate after a shit couple of years and not to bring gifts or anything.

I think it might be nice and I certainly wouldn't raise my eyebrows about getting an invitation like this, but I just wondered what others would think.

I think it's a great idea!

Good start!

Don’t tell them not to bring gifts!

Have a fabulous party, you deserve it! We all do. Get yourself a massive cake and have a brilliant time.

I think it sounds lovely, only a mean spirited person would think otherwise to be honest and I doubt your friends would begrudge you a bit of a celebration!

@AnneLovesGilbert

Don’t tell them not to bring gifts!

Have a fabulous party, you deserve it! We all do. Get yourself a massive cake and have a brilliant time.

I would hate to seem grabby when I've actually already had the big birthday and got lovely presents, I would genuinely just love to have all our family and friends together to finally celebrate things again.

I think people are at the point where they are just happy to celebrate or have something to celebrate.
Why not, if someone thinks it’s odd then they don’t have to come! Everyone else will just be happy to have a party, eat some cake and make up for lost time with loved ones (that’s my opinion anyway!)

Thankyou all, I feel reassured now, just a comment my cousin made about it being weird got me wondering if it actually is?!

Literally everything about the last two years has been weird, shit, disappointing. My DD is finally getting a birthday party for her third after two lockdown ones.

Damn right we’re making a fuss. You have to do the same. I insist. If your cousin doesn’t fancy it they don’t have to be there…

@AnneLovesGilbert

Literally everything about the last two years has been weird, shit, disappointing. My DD is finally getting a birthday party for her third after two lockdown ones.

Damn right we’re making a fuss. You have to do the same. I insist. If your cousin doesn’t fancy it they don’t have to be there…

My DC has missed their last two birthday parties due to Covid and is having a big 4 and three quarters party in the summer.

You could style yours '30/40/50 (or whatever it is) + 2'.

Have a bloody lovely party OP! If your cousin doesn't like the idea they can stay home!

We all need as many parties as possible to make up for the last two crappy years...enjoy!

Thank you for all your kind messages

Both my DC had their 18th Birthdays in lockdown, we’re planning a fantastic holiday for them when all this crap is over

They’re both CV and I’m CEV so we’ve all had to be cautious

Have a wonderful party and celebrate however you want, we all deserve to have some fun

My 50th was near the start of the pandemic in 2020 and we were pretty locked down the following year too. Truthfully, I would feel a bit silly holding a “50th party” this year when I turn 52, but I would celebrate my 52nd birthday.

@Aprilx

My 50th was near the start of the pandemic in 2020 and we were pretty locked down the following year too. Truthfully, I would feel a bit silly holding a “50th party” this year when I turn 52, but I would celebrate my 52nd birthday.

I suppose it would really be for turning 32 or (30+2) but I would be clear it was a late 30th due to being unable to even leave the house without good reason on the last 2 birthdays! Most people seem to be unphased by the idea with is reassuring!!

100% do it. I would be delighted to get an invite and would defo come and not think it weird at all.