Professionals spend years saving for retirement. Many enroll in an employer-sponsored retirement plan the moment they begin their careers in their early twenties, and continue to build their nest egg until the day they officially call it quits. The effort people put into retirement planning makes the moment individuals call it a career worthy of an extraordinary celebration.

The following retirement planning party tips can ensure a celebration that suits an occasion as significant as the day professionals call it a career.

Pick a unique venue. Whether the party will be a sizable affair with a guest list that includes long-time colleagues and friends or a smaller gathering with a retiree’s close knit inner circle, a unique venue underscores how significant a moment and achievement retirement is.

For larger affairs, shop around for venues in much the same way you might when celebrating other milestones, such as a child’s graduation from college or a wedding. If the guest list includes just a handful of friends and family members, consider planning a trip to a resort locale or renting an impressive home through a site like Airbnb or Vrbo.

Take a stroll down Memory Lane. In the months leading up to the celebration, work with the retiree to identify key moments and people in his or her career. A photo montage of those notable moments and individuals can be a great way to commemorate a lengthy career and simultaneously thank and honor the people who helped along the way. Play the montage for guests at a key moment during the party.

Ask colleagues to share well wishes. Brief messages from colleagues, whether they’re delivered via handwritten letters or videos each individual films, can be a great way to show the guest of honor how much he or she meant to others throughout their careers. Messages can be incorporated into a montage video or shared privately with the guest of honor.

Kick the curfew to the curb. It might have been a while since a newly minted retiree had a late night, but a retirement party can stretch into the wee hours. After all, the guest of honor won’t need to wake up for work the next day (or any other day), so let invitees know that the party will keep going well into the night. If booking a venue for the party, plan an after party at your home for a handful of guests who are particularly close with the guest of honor.

Keep the focus on fun. While reaching retirement is a celebratory moment that merits a good party, many retirees also feel a degree of sorrow because they’re leaving behind rewarding careers they worked so hard to build. Such sentiments may not be entirely avoidable, but party planners can emphasize fun and a festive atmosphere to ensure the night is celebratory and not sorrowful. Book a band and submit a play list of the retiree’s favorite songs, and encourage guests to dance the night away. The day professionals reach retirement merits a celebration that’s worthy of the years of hard work and dedication individuals put in over the course of their careers.