• Fancy birthday parties often include a formal, sit-down meal.table setting 3 image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.com
  
  Fancy parties have elaborate decor, food and attention to detail. They are versatile and can be integrated into most birthday themes. Though typically for adults, fancy kids' parties are an option for parents who want to throw their child a formal soiree. Fancy birthday parties also tend to be more costly, but the glamour of a fancy party can be acquired on a tight budget.
  
  

Invitations

• The invitations will set the tone of the party and let the guests know it will be a fancy affair. Regardless of the age you're celebrating, the invitations should be creative, unique and fancy. The design motif of the invitations should reflect the specific theme of the party. Fancy and luxurious embellishments will show off the formality. Unusual ways of packaging the invitation by using a box, bottle or elaborate stationary will be more costly but will show off the formality of the event. Black, white, silver and gold are common colors for fancy party invitations.
  
  

Decorations

• A fancy birthday party can be hosted at home, a hotel, a restaurant or another local venue. Fancy decorations can vary widely according to the location and age being celebrated. Child and adult fancy birthday decorations alike can include balloons, streamers, flags, banners, ribbons, centerpieces, chair covers and tablecloths in appropriate colors and styles. For more refined, minimalist birthday parties hosted in a fancy setting at a restaurant or home, choose elegant flower centerpieces, chair covers, tablecloths, fancy utensils, fine china and small candles.
  
  

Food

• The food must be fancy and appropriate for the age being celebrated. For a fancy children's birthday party, wait staff can help the children put together their own pizzas, bake cupcakes or make gourmet ice cream sundaes. For a fancy adult birthday party, wait staff can pass around gourmet appetizers and champagne. A sit-down dinner can provide various courses of food that begin with a soup, followed by a salad, a main dish with fish or meat and dessert. A dessert station also can be set up with a chocolate fountain, cupcakes, chocolates, fancy coffees and dessert wines. The birthday cake can be can be elaborate and show off the party's colors.
  
  

Entertainment

• Entertainment is often the highlight of a fancy party. The cost of entertainment can be reasonable or exorbitant. Fancy party entertainment ideas include a swing or jazz band, a popular singer or a talented dance group. Magicians or comedians are options as well, but do not hire amateurs, as guests will expect high-quality entertainment at your fancy party.