eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
Party planning can be a fun and creative activity that brings people together. Get engagement, holiday and birthday party ideas with this free video series on event planning.
There are 13 videos in this series:

Planning a perfect pair-themed engagement party incorporates entree menu items that pair well together, decorations that incorporate the pear fruit and serving desserts in pairs. Plan the perfect pair-themed engagement party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Throwing an engagement party requires setting a date that works for the bride and groom, putting together a guest list and finding the perfect venue for the event. Throw an engagement party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a dessert party is a great excuse to get people together that can include color-themed desserts, candy and sweet cocktails. Plan a dessert party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a home holiday party involves setting an early date to ensure more people can attend, decorating the house with holiday wreaths, trees and decorations and stocking up the house with common liquors. Plan an at-home holiday party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning an office holiday party requires first getting permission from the boss, hosting the event at the office to save money and finding a caterer to set up a buffet. Plan a holiday party for the office with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a pirate-themed birthday party begins with a guest list and treasure map invitations, setting up decor like a treasure chest pinata, and supplying pirate party hats for all of the guests. Plan a pirate-themed birthday party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a football-themed Bar Mitzvah includes finding a venue close to the temple and incorporating football-themed decor like pom-poms, football team pennants and footballs as centerpieces. Plan a football-themed Bar Mitzvah with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a Thanksgiving feast requires putting together a guest list, buying non-perishables from the grocery store early and preparing the dish ware, silverware and platters ahead of time. Plan a Thanksgiving feast everyone will enjoy with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a train-themed birthday party requires first finding a venue like a home or a park with a train, and incorporating train-themed decor like railroad crossing signs and train whistles. Plan a train-themed birthday party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a Cars-themed birthday party requires incorporating the theme into the invitations, the food and the decorations. Plan a Cars-themed birthday party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning an adult pirate-themed party involves making treasure map invitations, encouraging guests to wear costumes and even hiring actors to be pirates at the party. Plan a pirate-themed party for adults with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Making a pirate-themed party invitation involves crinkling up brown craft paper, drawing a treasure map on the back and burning the edges to antique the paper. Make a pirate-themed party invitation with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a beach-themed party includes making invitations out of deflated beach balls, providing sand buckets and shovels for the kids and including a water element like a pool or sprinklers. Plan a beach-themed party with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on event planning.

Planning a party can be a daunting task. There are many details to account for like desserts, decorations, cocktails, menus and entertainment. Most importantly, planning a party requires tying all of the individual aspects together into a cohesive theme. Themed parties offer a chance for the host or hostess to personalize their event with something special and unique. In this free video series on event planning, an event coordinator discusses several party planning ideas. Find out how to plan an engagement party, with or without a specific theme, and learn to throw a holiday party, either at home or at the office. Get ideas for children's birthday parties, like a pirate, train or car-themed birthday. Even find out how to throw a pirate party for adults. Throw the party of the year with these helpful tips.
Lori Randall Lori Randall knows event planning and coordination inside out. Prior to establishing Simply Divine Events, Lori Randall worked as an event producer for Evention Show Productions in Tampa, managing dozens of corporate affairs throughout Florida and across the country. She also worked as an event and sales coordinator for the Orlando Science Center, planning the center's annual fundraiser gala, numerous weddings, and corporate events. Combined with her experience managing conventions at the Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland, Randall has established a network of valuable contacts in the industry - vendors who know and respect her expertise.dkdk
Read More