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The homemade retirement party banner can be somewhat nostalgic. Over the years the guest of honor has worked and played, perhaps with one particular job or position that he or she has been very proud of. Focus on this, and your homemade banner will be something that this retiree will want to keep forever, so include it in your list of party supplies.
For a general retirement party, the handmade retirement party banner can be simple and to the point. It will hang over the heads of loving invited guests. Or it may be taped to a door. It may be the backdrop for many pictures that are taken at the gathering. So be sure to make it exciting, heart warming, and maybe funny, as well. “Still sexy after all these years,” might be a good line for the banner. Or if the retiring person is rather reserved, then a simple “Happy Retirement Days Ahead” might be more appropriate. Pictures of the good old days might be a part of the banner, or maybe just one special photo, blown up for the party to enjoy, can be attached to the banner.
It’s always a good idea to add a timeline to your handmade retirement party banner. Just the year might be enough. Something that will specify when this very special event took place is just another reason for the retiree to have the banner as a keepsake for a very long time. And it should bring back memories of an enjoyable party. So, if you’re going to use a blown up photograph, it might be a good idea to use one that is flattering and one that was taken quite a few years ago when the retiree was much younger. |