Parties

Banquets are used to celebrate a number of different types of occasions and are an enjoyable way to get together. Hold banquets to congratulate a new couple, recognize people who are receiving...

If you need some help planning your dinosaur theme birthday party. I will share with you some ideas for your prehistoric event!

Holiday season brings a round of great and maybe not-so-great company parties. Perhaps you're on the party planning committee this year and want to throw the best company party your office has...

Throwing a successful party requires advance planning so that all of the little details are thought of, problems are taken care of before they can cause a catastrophe and all of your guests can...

Location, location, location; they say it's all about location. This is even true when hosting a party--especially true when hosting a theme party. Bringing Las Vegas to your living room is easier...

Footprint decorations can be made using footprint clip-art and self-stick labels. Find out how to make cute footprint decorations with guidance from an award-winning party planner in this free...

Are you throwing a toga party? If so, the togas will set most of the atmosphere, but it will help people get into it if you put up some Greek party decorations.

Homemade birthday decorations get the party started, whether the guest of honor is a child or an adult. Not only do they create a festive air about the party venue, do-it-yourself birthday...

A man's best friend deserves a party fit for a... dog. Creating a party for a dog entails certain challenges with planning. While a dog is a man's best friend, dogs are not necessarily best...

The 1980s era is now iconic. Big hair, leggings, leg warmers, skinny ties and neon colors dominated fashion. The music was loud and happy. Video games burst on the scene, and video arcades were...

Grab a grass skirt, coconut bra and colorful lei for an adult luau. Guests in festive, Hawaiian-themed costumes get everyone in the mood to party luau style. Decorating the party venue with...

Make your own party decorations with inexpensive materials and items available around your house or borrowed from friends. Get your guests involved as part of the festivities and decorating...

Create a princess fairy-tale party for a little girl with a variety of themed decorations. The little princess and her guests will delight in an array of embellishments on the table and the walls,...

Throw a farm party for guests of honor of all ages. This is a great party theme for kids from the first birthday party to one of the last. Farmers and future farmers will love being surrounded by...

If you or your child is into magic, then a theme party that centers around magic can be a fun way to celebrate a birthday party. There are several ways you can weave the magic theme into the...

Celebrating the wonder of a new baby with a baby shower doesn't have to break the bank. Handmade decorations can cost significantly less than their commercial counterparts without compromising the...

Hosting a poker party can be as simple as holding a casual barbecue get-together with some friends, a luxurious girls' night or a casino night party. Decorations play a key role in setting the...

A sports theme is a fitting choice for many types of parties. A young athlete would likely be thrilled to have a birthday party with a sports motif. Sports decorations would also be well suited...

Baby showers typically take hours of planning. From the theme to the games to the cake, much creativity and time is required. You can, however, take some of the stress out of the day by...

If you’re hosting a last-minute baby shower or simply want to avoid store-bought streamers and bouquets of flowers, make your own party accents to create a festive atmosphere. Use basic supplies...

If you are throwing a fiesta or Mexican-themed Christmas party, decorations are a must. However, finding those decorations may seem like a monumental task, as you may believe Mexican inspired...

This year, shop smart for party decorations. Supplies for kid friendly themes can be inexpensive, if you know before you go. Don't get caught spending hundreds of dollars on party necessities....

Personalize the look of an anniversary celebration with homemade party decorations that suit the tone and style of the event. Design door, wall or table accents with basic craft supplies to honor...

If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor patio, deck, terrace, courtyard or porch, you have the ideal setting for an outdoor party. Planning and decorating for an outdoor party requires some...

An anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to pay homage to marriage. Holding a party to celebrate your anniversary or the anniversary of a close friend or relative is a fantastic way to celebrate...

It is easy to throw an inexpensive party as long as you are creative with your party decorations and party planning ideas. Have fun throwing an inexpensive party by using the following steps.

Evoke the world of enchanted forests and magical creatures with a fairytale party. Your decorations can consist of simple posters and tableware featuring favorite characters from fairytales, but...

Whether your child is graduating from kindergarten, grade school, high school or college, it is an exciting time and definitely a cause for celebration. Unfortunately preparing for a graduation...

Children's parties can be fun and exciting. Children get to interact with their friends outside of school or religious services, eat foods they enjoy and play games. Adults get to meet other...

When you throw a social or party, selecting the theme is the most important step. But what should your theme be? You could base a party on a particular decade, or on a culture or activity....

Prom is one of the most anticipated events of the year, which puts a lot of pressure on the prom committee to present a fun-filled evening and an original theme. Whether your school wants elegance...

Although many parties have no set decorating style or requirements, some of the most popular types of parties and party themes do have décor that is essential. Without these elements, you...

Bridal showers are filled with traditions as they themselves are a tradition of the wedding process. It's a party where you want everything to be perfect as it leads up to the bride's dream day,...

You can spend a fortune on decorations for a beach-theme party, or you can make your own bright, sunny designs. You'll find many materials for these projects around the house, and you can pick up...

For one of my daughters’ birthdays, we discussed doing a retro 60’s party and decided to go with a hippie party for our themed party. My daughter did a lot of research to remain as true to the...

Jamaica is an island just south of Cuba. It is well known for its sandy beaches, unique foods, and reggae music. When planning an outdoor summer party, one may want to consider using a Jamaican...

A Japanese-themed party can be simple and relatively inexpensive to organize while providing lots of fun for your guests. With a little attention to detail, anyone can turn their home into a...

Reaching the Golden Anniversary is rare, and many people host parties to commemorate their 50th wedding anniversaries. Guests should include friends, family and people from the original wedding...

The best beach party decorations are ones that consistently reflect the theme and put all your guests in celebratory moods. Achieve this by placing seaside-related props and other embellishments...

Pirate-themed parties are fun for all ages, probably because it seems like pirates always have a good time. Admit it, who doesn't like to say, "Yo, ho! ho!"? Creating decorations fit for a pirate...

Hosting a retirement party is a great way to show appreciation toward an employee who spent many years dedicated to their job. The party does not necessarily need to be anything elaborate--a nice...

Losing weight is certainly a cause for celebration, especially when a group of friends are working together to exercise and eat nutritiously to improve their health and drop the pounds. Friends...

Adult or child, October birthdays are inspiring because of the fall colors, and invigorating because of the cool weather. These are the best areas to focus on for an October birthday party.

While baby may not be able to remember her first birthday, she is bound to enjoy a party where she is the guest of honor. When planning a first birthday, parents have a lot to consider, including...

A 50th birthday is a special one, signifying that you've made it through a half century of life. Rather than feeling depressed about your age, think of all of the things you have accomplished and...

Your office may feel like a graveyard on most days, but Halloween is the time of year when you can actually make it look like a graveyard, too! Your Halloween cubicle decorations should comply...

Whether you are known for your wild parties, or this will be your first event that's a little out there, you want your guests to enjoy the fun decorations. A winter luau, a Halloween party in...

Celebrating the arrival of new baby is an exciting time in the life of new parents. Help them prepare by hosting a baby shower. Once only a party for women, baby showers now can include both...

Cowboys are the epitome of little boy play. Who hasn't seen a little one don a cowboy hat and a jump rope lasso and hunt for that stray cow. If a mom-to-be is expecting a little boy, a...