Party Planning

This article includes 10 tips and ideas for increasing your guests' safety when you are hosting a Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, or holiday meal.

This article discusses some awesome pirate-party ideas that I used for my son's third birthday, including games, decorations, and even instructions for a pirate-ship cake.

Discover the top 20 bachelorette party ideas and throw your best friend the party of a lifetime. Whether you keep it classic and go to vegas, get weird with it and see a psychic, or keep it down to earth with a camping trip, throw your bestie a party she'll never forget.

Weddings get canceled or postponed all the time—usually for financial reasons rather than changes of heart. This article discusses two alternatives to cancellation and offers money-saving cancellation tips for those with no other option.

Secret Santa doesn't have to be restricted to Christmas time. Quarantine Secret Santa is super easy to organize and can be a fun way to connect with your friends and loved ones while respecting social-isolation recommendations. This post will teach you how to organize your very own quarantine fun!

This article includes ideas for hosting a socially distant, COVID-19-themed party. Given that we are entertaining at home because of it, I thought the theme was fitting.

I've put together this guide to writing wedding vows as a resource for those who are struggling with the process.

A wedding is one of the most memorable and important high points in an individual’s life. It is the moment when two people express their love and commitment to each other—the moment when the promises of love and devotion are solidified. Your vows are your opportunity to put your joy into words.

With less waste, fewer dishes, and minimal cleanup, bring-your-own-plate parties are a wonderful way to support the environment. Consider making your next event a BYOP party and inspire your friends and family to do the same!

Here is a list of our favorite baby shower games. These are the five most fun baby shower games we have played over the course of our multiple baby showers. We hope you enjoy them as well.

Wedding speeches are a time honored tradition that comes natural to some, but not to most. Here are some tips to help you write a memorable speech for everyone, including the happy couple.

Planning a wedding and reception can seem like a daunting task but it does not have to be. With some forethought, you can have a lovely wedding even if you don't have a lot of cash.

Throw a successful literary cocktail party with your friends. This one won't disappoint!

This article covers what brides-to-be can expect should they choose to convert to Catholicism for their future spouse.

The Catholic wedding process can be overwhelming, but it can also be very helpful in strengthening your marriage from the start.

Do you have a son that's "all boy?" Here are 10 great party theme ideas to help you celebrate his birthday!

Avoid all of that wedding-planning stress with these ten tips for planning your big day! I wish someone had shared these insights with me before I planned my wedding, but I had to learn the hard way.

Should you have a wedding? If you’re asking, you probably have a few reservations about it. If an expensive, over-the-top celebration isn't your thing, read on.

Whether you’re throwing a fancy formal dinner party, inviting your friends for a casual gathering, or preparing an everyday family meal, why not put together a pleasant table setting for your guests?

Tips, tricks, and personal anecdotes for planning a lower-impact, eco-friendly wedding ceremony and reception!

You have just been informed that no one is going to help you with your party again. What do you do? Read on for lots of answers to that question.

Parties are experiences. Their value is in the memories created. The details that make a party great depend on many factors, but there are two things that dull parties have in common: poor budget allocation and prolonged sitting.

A handfasting is a less fussy version of a wedding. It’s relaxed, fun, and the happy couple can structure it any way they wish. It can take place anywhere, and anyone or no one can officiate.

Follow this step-by-step guide if you're planning to have a civil wedding in the Phillippines.

Finding the right words to say is really difficult, which is why this article offers wedding vow examples, sayings, and quotes for him and her to help guide you and inspire you to write your own unique vows.

Over one hundred sayings, phrases and short blurbs you can write on a birthday cake for that special someone.

Saying goodbye is never easy, but we’ve got to admit that farewell parties are a whole lot of fun. All that laughing, giggling, and frowning hits a new level when conversations stem from questions asked.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of great party ideas to make any 10-year-old boy's birthday feel special.

So, you want to get married but you don't really want to have a wedding? Is it even okay to not have a wedding? Here's ten reasons to skip the wedding and get married at the courthouse instead.

You’re in! You’ve been invited to that coveted dinner party and you’re having a ball. Want to be invited back to the next party? Here’s a list of what not to do if you want to make it to the party guest list.

Planning your intimate, low-key wedding while being fiscally responsible can be a delicate balance. Here's a candid peek and unique perspective of what to expect, what you need, and what you don't need from a happily married bride who recently paid off her college loans. It can be done!

Planning a birthday party? The simplest of plans can lead to the best memories.

Sometimes you run into a nightmare with your bridesmaids—you need to cut one (or more). Here's the proper etiquette for how to do it.

How the chicken party got started, yes I said chicken party! Use your imagination and create a fun party for your kids! The kids still remember the fun in planning and having the way out party!

These songs have proven themselves as the absolute best all-time wedding songs for every aspect of a wedding. If you are looking for wedding music ideas, you've come to the right place!

Not sure how to ask someone to the prom? Here's a list of 50 unique and fun ideas covering all sorts of themes, like sports or entertainment. You'll find the perfect promposal idea for your moment.

Make pretty, colourful sweet cones for your party, occasion, or as a gift. A simple and cost-effective idea that is more personal than a party bag!

Looking to jam out to newer songs at your wedding? Here's my list of the best love songs that came out in 2017 to play at your wedding and reception.

Part of the wedding planning process is finding gifts for your wedding party members! Sometimes it can be difficult figuring out what your bridesmaids would like best, so here are some ideas to help!

One of the harder things to think about while wedding planning is ideas for gifts for your wedding party! Groomsman are sometimes harder to shop for than the bridesmaids.

Handy insight on how to easily plan an amazing baby shower without giving yourself a headache or burning a hole in your pocket.

Headed to an Armenian wedding but not sure what to bring? I'm here to help.

Want to celebrate Friendship Day? Here is a list of activities to do with your besties.

Advice on surviving your wedding shower as an introvert, from a fellow introvert!

Creating your own wedding program fans can save hundreds of dollars on your big event! Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to create your very own, professional-looking wedding fan programs.

If you are planning a wedding, you should plan on something going wrong--it always does. Fortunately, you can buy wedding insurance to help protect you financially if something unexpected happens.

So, you've been asked the honor of standing in your friend's wedding as a bridesmaid and you don't want to mess up. Good for you! Follow these tips to be the best bridesmaid ever.

Why do people think they can say anything they want to a bride-to-be? The truth is, there are many things you should never say to a bride/bride-to-be.

No matter if your big day takes place on the mountain top, on a sandy beach or in your own backyard, there’s something specially romantic and beautiful about outdoor weddings.

The backdrop of the stunning Smoky Mountains makes Gatlinburg a premier wedding destination location. This is a guide to the best and most beautiful wedding chapel venues in the area.