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Looking for how to celebrate you or a friends 22nd birthday? Here are the best 22nd birthday ideas - from amazing gifts, decor, and things to do!
Everyone knows how to throw a 21st birthday party but what about a 22nd? The good news is, you can make a 22nd birthday just as fun as a 21st. (Maybe by this time you will have learned your drinking limits 
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There are so many fun things to do for a 22nd birthday party because you are legal! Bars, clubs, peddle taverns, wine tasting, and so much more! If you are looking for fun ways to celebrate, amazing decor to decorate, or great gifts any 22 year old will love, keep reading.
This post is all about 22nd birthday ideas.
BEST THINGS TO DO FOR 22ND BIRTHDAY:
1. Peddle Tavern
If you have never heard of peddle tavern before you are seriously missing out! This is basically a bar on wheels so not only can you drink with your friends, you also get to drive around and see all the beautiful sights of the city. This is a super popular thing to do for bachelorette parties and birthdays! Plus, you basically burn off the calories your drinking by peddling 😉
2. Wine And Chocolate Tasting Party
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Now that you have gotten past the 21-year-old "drinking just to get drunk" stage, you can finally sit down and enjoy some tasty glasses of wine with your friends! Hosting a chocolate and wine tasting party is honestly really easy and is a great option if you want to incorporate drinking into your party without having to go get hammered at a bar. (But hey if thats what you want to do, no judgment either!)
3. Decorate Liquor Bottles
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If you and your friends are big craft lovers, this is a great activity to do for your 22nd birthday party! You honestly don't need much skill for these. Just coat the liquor bottles in mod podge and decorate with glitter however you like.
4. Buy Disposable Cameras For Everyone
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Disposable cameras have made a come back and I totally see why! It is so fun to take pictures on a night out to get developed later. You and you friends will definitely get a kick out of seeing all of the pictures from the night before when you get them developed.
If you don't want to spend money on disposable cameras, there are also apps you can download that act as a disposable camera. The app basically puts an old looking filter on the photo and it won't appear till the next day in your camera roll!
5. Cowboy Hat Decorating
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Making fun decorated cowboy hats is a trend that has come up in the past few months and I have seen so many girl groups do this! Everyone decorates their hat differently and then all wear them while going out! This is one of the cutest 22nd birthday ideas that I wish I did.
6. Wine Glass Decorating
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Painting wine glasses is a really fun and easy activity for you and all your friends to do for your 22nd birthday. You can buy glass paint for cheap on Amazon as well as some brushes. Now, you have a fun thing to do as well as a party favor for each of your guests.
7. Rent A Hotel
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Renting out a hotel with a few of your closest friends is such one of my favorite 22nd birthday ideas. When you split the cost for a night it really isn't that expensive either! This will make you feel like you can get away for a night without having to travel far. Plus, you don't have to worry about cleaning up the next morning.
Decorate your hotel room with some balloons and streamers and celebrate away!
8. Mimosa Bar
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Having any type of "bar" at a party is a great idea but a 22nd birthday party would be perfect for a mimosa bar. You can find pre-made decor for a mimosa bar on Amazon or Etsy that are really cute. Add some fancy glasses and fill them up with juice or champagne to finish it off!
BEST GIFTS TO GIVE SOMEONE FOR THEIR 22ND BIRTHDAY:
9. Wine Tumblers
These wine tumblers would make a great gift for anyone. They keep your drink cold for so long and are great to take to the beach or pool. Or even just to keep wine in around the house. I got these for my mom a while back and she uses them all the time.
10. Cocktail Recipe Book
Now that the birthday girl is 22, she may want to start making some more fun and sophisticated drinks. But if she is anything like me, she probably has no clue what to make other than the standard vodka cranberry. This book has a ton of great cocktail recipes for her to try out now that she's over a year legal!
11. "For The Girls" Party Game
If you have never played this game before with your girl friends, you are seriously missing out. This would be such a great gift that the birthday girl could even use at her birthday party. Grab a glass of wine and gather all the girls for this one!
12. Custom Flask
This rose gold flask from Etsy is super pretty and would make a great gift if you want to get them something customized and a little more special than a basic flask. You can get this exact one customized with any name!
13. Milk Bar Cake
If you've never heard of Milk Bar, you're seriously missing out. This is one of my favorite 22nd birthday ideas because this is a gift that is sooo yummy but also a perfect dessert to celebrate with!
Trust me, these cakes are to die for.
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14. Must-Have Makeup Set
You can never go wrong with something from Sephora. This must-have makeup set has all the best products to try out! I know my friends would love this for their 22nd birthday.
15. Makeup Travel Bag
Every girl needs a good travel makeup bag and once you're 22 and almost out of college, you'll be traveling a lot more. This bag is so cute and super functional.
BEST 22ND BIRTHDAY DECOR:
16. Pink Lips Decorations
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You can never go wrong with pink decor for a girls 22nd birthday and the pink lips balloons make it even cuter! You can set these up on a bed or as a backdrop and they will make for some amazing photo opts.
17. Photo Backdrop
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Photo back drops are always great birthday party decorations! Hang up a shiny backdrop and surround it will balloons or fun props. I can promise all your friends will love taking pictures in front of this.
18. "Entry Fee 1 Shot"
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This "entry fee one shot" idea is so fun for a 22nd birthday party idea! All your friends will love this! I mean who can say no to that entry fee? You basically get paid to come!
19. Feelin' 22 Balloons
These cute balloons are an ode to Taylor Swifts song "22" which could not be more perfect decor for a 22nd birthday! This will also make a cute insta caption .
20. Memory Jar
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I absolutely love looking back on memories with my friends because you never know what specific thing each person will remember! This would be great to keep out through the night and have people drop in their favorite memories from the night as well so you can all look back and laugh for years to come.
21. Wine And Beer Coozies
These beer koozies are so perfect for 22nd birthday decor, especially if you are planning a pink or gold party. They also make great party favors for your friends to take home with them later.
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