Party Planning Ideas, Tips, and Tricks

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!

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

There are dozens of traditions associated with Scottish weddings. Some are still carried out today while others are no longer practised. This hub looks at some of these wedding customs.

If you are planning a multi-cultural wedding, things can get very tricky. Use these tips to make the most memorable wedding experience for all people involved.

Kid-tested games that everyone can enjoy. Easy and fun birthday party games and ideas created by a family that loves Lego!

Find time-saving printable templates for all ages. Includes games to play based on the Harry Potter books. Name generator, polyjuice potion game, and Harry Potter bingo.

Ever been a wedding guest or planned your own wedding? Then you likely have your share of wedding no-nos. This article shares a few "dont's" from the guest's and the wedding planner's point of view.

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

What is your dream wedding? Is it a beach wedding, fairy tale-like , church or underwater? Whatever theme you choose, finding the perfect destination is the key to make your dream wedding come true.

Setting up a candy bar at your wedding has become a very popular idea these last few years. I was inspired to do this at my own wedding after seeing so many beautiful pictures in online wedding blogs and magazines. While the idea wasn't originally ours, we added elements to personalize it and make it our own-- and so can you. This article includes pictures from the candy bar at my wedding.

Mske your own wedding-cake card box to have a safe and beautiful place to store all the cards you'll get at your reception. Don't spend tons of money on a card box. DIY it and make your own!

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.

Best selection of mother and son wedding dance songs. Discover videos from a wide variety of artists spanning many years including the Beatles, Josh Groban, James Taylor and many more.

WOW your guests by throwing a Moroccan themed party this summer. This article is thorough and easy to follow and offers tips on decorating, cooking, entertainment, creating stunning invitations and choosing the right music. Your guests will be stunned and amazed at your creativity! And the recipes included are beyond delicious and each is 100% authentic.

All you need to make a glowing game of Twister is glow paint and white fabric. So grab a paint brush, stretch your limbs, and get ready to get Twisted!

Are you a fan of the Food Network's hit show Chopped? Learn how to have your own Chopped Challenge at home and throw a memorable dinner party your friends will never forget.

Everything's here for you to create a LEGO party for your little one!! I've gone on many many internet searches to find you the best party freebies & ideas. I've even come up with a few myself!

This page has horse birthday cake ideas, including drawn or lay-on toppers, cake kits, shaped cake, horse cupcakes, horse shaped cookies. Lots of photos and how-to videos.

You won't believe how much can be saved on your wedding day with these mind blowing DIY wedding decorations ideas.

Water beads are great for decorating, watering plants, and even for kids activities and play. They look cool and are fun and easy to use.

Put away the Celine Dion and Kenny G, I've got you covered with these feisty tracks to play on your wedding day.

If you are planning a birthday party for a teenager, consider these suggested activities for groups of teens, from low-key to extravagant, depending on your budget and their interests.

Are you ready for the future of partying? Learn how to throw a blast of a futuristic cosmic party with tips on food, costumes, decorations, music and more!

Here's a look at the Cookie Table, a delicious Pittsburgh wedding tradition. You are in for a treat when you find out a little Cookie Table history and how easy it is to set up. Think about a Pittsburgh Wedding Cookie Table for your wedding.

When trying to find the perfect wedding dress, some brides get lucky and find THE dress right off the bat. The very first dress they step into winds up being the one they walk out with.

Looking for tips on throwing an amazing 70s themed birthday or halloween party? Look no further! Find ideas for 70s themed party food, decorations, costumes, invitations, music, and more right here!

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!

When you think of weddings, topics like wedding cakes, wedding dresses, engagement rings, and the like come up. I know I think white organza, lace, beautiful flowers, tuxedos, and a couple desperately

All brides want a beautiful wedding. But is founding your wedding on debt really what you both need? Read on to find out how to still have your dream wedding without breaking the bank.

Weddings in Nigeria are celebrated in style whether it's the traditional or white (church) wedding. Here are images and details of a wedding incorporating both the Ibo and Yoruba tradition.

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

Have you wondered which flowers are available during the month of your wedding? Check out these lists of flowers that I've categorized for you to find what's fresh, fits your color scheme, and how to make it all work together on your special day.

What?! Make you own dress? This is a joke isn't it? Nope! It may sound difficult, but it's really not as difficult as it sounds. Time consuming, yes, but difficult, no.

The lowdown on everything you need to get courthouse-hitched in class!

What size should your tent be? How will you keep it cool or warm? Which add-ons are worth it, and should you get a frame or pole tent? Learn about how to choose a tent that best fits your needs.

In a perfect world, planning a fundraiser or gala dinner event would be a breeze. Generous sponsors would pay for all your food, entertainment, and accommodations while guests would be more than eager to donate to your cause. Unfortunately, planning...

This article has tips for a wolf-themed birthday party. Includes ideas for decorations, a wolf birthday cake and cupcakes, and gift suggestions. Plus, photos and videos.

Need a theme for your upcoming party or gala? Here are 15 creative theme idea.

Looking for a non-traditional wedding ceremony? How about handfasting, an ancient Celtic wedding custom that is beautiful and meaningful. Handfasting is not just for Pagan weddings.

Raising money for a non-profit requires a great deal of support, and relies heavily on fundraisers. Creating awareness and highlighting the importance of your organization takes careful planning, consideration, and oftentimes a strict budget. The...

If you're throwing a 1940s themed party for a birthday, anniversary, etc., you've come to the right place. Let's talk about decorations, costumes, and food for a rockin' 1940s party.

Here are ideas for classic expressions of congratulations and quotes you can incorporate in your wedding message. There are also funny and religious messages and a DIY Framed Fabric Message Tapestry.

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.

You've decided to get married in a barn? This unique venue presents its' own charms and challenges. Learn how to make your barn wedding the wedding of your dreams!

Beautiful mercury glass...how to find it, use it, decorate it, even create your own. Find out how to use mercury glass for decor for your vintage wedding.

Want a clever alternative to the old fashioned guest book at your wedding? Try a beautiful wishing tree where guests write their happy thoughts and well wishes and hang them on a tree.

A complete list of all those things you might forget when planning your special day - with plenty of tips as well!

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!

I've done the legwork for you to find the best, most excellent Mario Brothers party ideas on the web!

Over 60 of the best country songs for your wedding. Links to videos appropriate for your ceremony, processional, recessional, first dance, and father/daughter dance.

Candy birthday corsages for girls went out of fashion a long time ago. Is this vintage tradition ready for a comeback?

The key to a successful birthday party at any child's age is to remember that the goal is to make that child feel special while helping guests to have a good time, too. As simple as this assertion is, making it happen requires that you set up the right conditions. This party helps you to create a fun party environment, no matter what the theme of your party.

Here are some easy, fun games I've offered at baby showers I've planned that have all been very successful and made for great photos, as well.

Learn how to throw a decadent 1800s Victorian-themed party for your next birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, or Halloween party. With ideas for decorations, menu, costumes, games, and more.

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.

Entertain with ease with a no-hassle make-your-own pizza party. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Here are some great tips for saving money on your wedding day, so you don't have to start your married life in a massive amount of debt.

Check out these ideas for a 1960s-themed party. Whether you're going for a hippie style or mod style, you'll find some groovy ideas for decorations, food, costumes, and more!

Learn the benefits, costs, and limitations of these ten popular wedding flower varieties so you can get the best look and quality on your special day and save yourself from common floral frustrations.

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!

Step-by step directions for easy games and activities for a Wizard of Oz party. Simple to put together from things you have around the house or can buy at the the store.

Yoruba traditional weddings are always extraordinary occasions, often characterized by fun, feasting, and deep traditional provisions by both families.

How to use a family gathering or family reunion to share information about the family history with your family and gather new information.

Simple-to-execute tips for stretching your wedding flower dollars while creating a lovely setting for your special day taken from the expertise of a professional floral designer.

We have all heard the expression “the luck of the Irish”. When a bride begins planning a wedding based on Irish customs, it is very true that much of what she does will be based on trying to bring good luck to the marriage and to shun bad luck...

Remember when everyone knew their neighbors? Kids played hopscotch on the sidewalk and rode bikes every evening while parents sat on the front porch conversing with friends and sipping iced tea. It was normal to knock on your neighbor's door and ask...

Here you will find a list of edible foods that glow and foods that look bright under a black light, as well as a recipe for glow in the dark salad and desserts.

The date of the world ending is December 21, 2012, or so some would have us believe. Whether or not it does why not plan the perfect party to celebrate the end of days!

This page has activity ideas for a Western-themed party for kids including tepee painting, panning for gold, & sack races. Ideas for decorations, food, & cake. Includes photos & party tips.

Wedding games are a fun way to celebrate the wedding couple and give the audience a few laughs, too. The Wedding Shoe Game is a great reception game that everyone will enjoy!

Aisle décor is a way to not only beautify your wedding ceremony venue but to draw the eye down the aisle to the main attractions, you and your groom! Learn tons of beautiful and inexpensive ways to decorate your aisles.

This page is about how to plan a birthday party. It gives easy steps to use when planning your party. Ideas for the guest list, invitations, decorating, activities, food menu and birthday cake.

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.

The moon changes astrology signs every 2 1/2 days. You can look up the moon sign of your wedding date and pick a date with a sign that expresses what you want for your marriage. Those qualities will define your marriage to a certain degree.

Planning a unique wedding can be a challenge in today's world, as there are so many customs you can use on your big day. This article will help you to create your Scottish wedding.

If you find yourself struggling to find just the right sentiment to write in a wedding card, here are 60 original ideas to make it easier for you!

One of the biggest mistakes most couples make in this area of their wedding planning is simply to jump online and search "wedding venues." While you'll get tons of bites in your area ...

Save on wedding, diy, make your own wedding bouquets cheap and easy, bridal bouquet, boutonniere, artificial flowers, bridesmaids

Planning a party is difficult at the best of times. Planning a themed party for kids is even more difficult. How do you keep the children busy? How do you make scrumptious food that links to the theme? What about invitations? Games? Snacks? Prizes? These are some of the questions that you must answer in order to plan a successful themed party.

Advice and ideas for your peacock-inspired wedding. Read about how I used peacock designs and feathers in my wedding invitations, centerpieces, flowers, and other decorations. Includes pictures from my very own wedding.

Looking to jam out to new 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.

Getting married at the courthouse doesn't mean you have to forfeit all the style and sentiment of a traditional wedding!

From being pardoned in the elevator to why we ask you to stand by windows all of the time; what your wedding photographer wishes you knew.

List of tips on how to stick to your wedding budget for your dress, flowers, cake, venue and hair & makeup when you start planning and organising your wedding day.

Discover a selection of the best father and daughter wedding dance songs including some classics along with some more recent choices with videos by Bruce Springsteen, Sinatra, Adele and more...

Create a one-of-a-kind wedding invitation that's as special as the big day and as unique as the happy couple. Using Microsoft Publisher and scrapbook paper, you too can have gorgeous invites that double as customized keepsakes.

One thing that all people have in common is that they have a birthday once a year. Here are some reasons you should celebrate your birthday that you have probably never thought about.

The perfect party requires perfect planning! There are several things to consider when planning your party. Before you make out your guest list, before you buy your party decorations, take a minute to put your plan on paper (or computer screen)....

How to pick the best jokes to tell at a wedding, including suggested jokes and tips for successful joke-telling.

DIY bridal bouquets are easier than you may think, even when you long for a cascade style. This hub has pictures, advice and several videos to show you how it's done, using fresh or silk flowers.

Castles make a great venue for a wedding and there are several great Scottish castles that can be hired for your special day.

Now that you are engaged, you get to start planning you special day. But where should you start?

Need a fun idea for a summer birthday? Try throwing a carnival birthday party complete with fun food, games and prizes!

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!

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.

Truthfully, linens are simply cloth items for wedding like napkins, tablecloths, table runners, chair ties, and even chair covers. Many of the more expensive wedding venues will provide you with ...

A great black light party needs the right ideas and decorations. In this article I'll provide fantastic tips and review the top five black light party supplies.

How to make your own monogrammed aisle runner for your wedding decoration. Inexpensive, easy, and beautiful way to personalize your wedding.

Traditional Igbo wedding designs and ceremonial outfits are modern classy, creative, and beautiful—from the bride and groom to the beautifully attired guests.

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