Party Planning Ideas, Tips, and Tricks

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.

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!

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

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 ...

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Use Mason jars to create beautiful decorations for your wedding. Consider using them as candleholders, favor containers, pew markers, and more!

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.

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

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...

Have you been looking for the perfect way to express your feelings during your wedding ceremony? Besides your vows, music is the best way to say what is in your heart during that special moment, and finding just the right song can make all of the...

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.

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.

After 18 years of marriage we wanted to renew our wedding vows on a beach, but we didn't want to break the bank doing it. Here's our story of how we made a memory of a lifetime, but on a budget.

Follow these tips on how to give a toast to your wife on her 40th birthday and watch her face light up with joy on her special day.

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

Zumba fundraisers are a fun and unique way to raise funds for a variety of non-profit groups, schools, charities and causes. Learn how to plan a successful fundraising event in this article.

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.

You can save thousands of dollars by holding your wedding in a backyard, but you still need to create a budget!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Barbecue 101: Where & when to have the barbecue (inside or outside), what food to serve, whom to invite, where to shop, how to cook, which plates/utensils to use, & other helpful advice.

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

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.

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

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...

Planning a kids' party? Need inspiration? How about a Minecraft-themed party? I've pulled together lots of fun ideas for Minecraft fans to help you plan the perfect event. Let's party!

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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!

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)....

On a budget? Need a personal DIY gift with that "wow" factor? Tips on how to compile photos and make custom DVDs for an audio/visual walk down Memory Lane.

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...

5 things you should do before you come to your first wedding dance lesson in order to be as prepared as possible and make the most of your lesson time with your instructor, so you can dance great!

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.

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

Learn how to arrange a successful wedding ceremony and know what to say and do during such an event. Here is a wedding ceremony script for first-time officiants.

It's the event before the big event...gender reveal parties are what's trending. There's no better way to allow friends and family be a part of special time of life! Learn how to throw one here...

Running out of theme party ideas for adults? Try Bollywood Nite for an Indian-themed dinner party.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

This article is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a Minecraft birthday cake for kid's party celebration.

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

I've included pretty much all the great ideas I could find to create an adorable Minnie Mouse party for your little girl.

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.

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.

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

How the chicken party got started, yes I said chicken party! Use your imagination and create a fun party for your kids!

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

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

How do you include memories of lost loved ones in your wedding celebrations? Here are some beautiful ways to include old family photographs in your wedding decor to make those who can't be there a part of your ceremony.

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.

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.

A playlist of 8 songs that are perfect for a solemn Christian wedding.

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

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.

Create a theme for your next potluck. It's a great way to attract unusual dishes for everyone to try and a great way to get the conversation going.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Looking for some fun party games for kids? Try out these 5 game ideas to entertain the children at your next party. Includes a list of items needed and directions for how to play.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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!