Looking for some inspiration for a bachelorette party that doesn’t involve strippers, but also doesn’t involve sipping tea? Check out these fun photos from Studio 13 Designs. Planning a wedding, or know someone who is? Don’t forget to check out our wedding blog, too! Read more…
Austin, Texas is not only the state capitol, but the capitol of live music. So it’s no wonder that the city’s largest no-kill animal shelter would choose live music and entertainment to help them raise funds. Bands, photo booths, carnival games, and great food made this a fun event for pet lovers of all ages. Thanks to Cory Ryan Photography for sending it our way. Read more…
There’s nothing sweeter than a first birthday party. This California family used costume characters, a bouncy house, and sweet treats to bring it all together. Thanks to Jenna Norman Photography for sending it our way. Read more…
Would you shave your head? Would you shave your head while other people watched? What if doing so could raise money for something really important, like kid’s cancer research? On March 30th 2013 Donna’s Good Things will be sponsoring its second annual St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon in Chicago to do just that. We’re thrilled that blogger Mary Tyler Mom, the founder of Donna’s Good Things, shared photos of last year’s event with us. Read more…
Planning one Bar Mitzvah can be challenging, but imagine throwing such a big party for two of your children at once! These twins had a little bit of everything for their dance-filled Bar Mitzvah and we’re thrilled that A Magic Moment shared it with us. Read more…
We don’t usually run “styled shoots,” we think it’s more fun, and more useful, to have photos of actual parties and events. But, we found these sweet shots of two imagined Valentine’s Day Dinners from Micko Photo irresistible. We love how they show how easy it is to make any day a special day. All we would do to make the dinner complete is add a strolling violinist or guitar player! Read more…
We’re coming up on a time of year where a lot of people have “annual” parties: Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day. If you host the same party every year, it can be hard not to feel like you’re falling into a rut. On the other hand, if your annual party has become a tradition, you don’t want to shake things up too much. No one wants to come to your Super Bowl party and discover that you didn’t make their favorite Seven Layer Dip this year. Read more…
Today’s real party post has a special place in my heart. It’s not just because it’s at one of my favorite restaurants, Hillbilly Tea in Louisville, KY, but because it’s my parents’ 50th anniversary party. On the wedding blog I often remind couples that if they’re planning a holiday wedding that means they’ll have a holiday-time anniversary every year, which can make planning difficult. Read more…
Super Bowl parties are a great excuse to do some home entertaining. They’re also a great way to combine groups of friends, work friends, college friends, and neighborhood friends can all effortlessly make connections because there’s one unifying purpose in the party. Because Super Bowl parties are usually held at home they’re also a great way to let your friends with and without kids mix and mingle. Read more…
Whether you’re planning a birthday party in your house, your own wedding, or you plan corporate and fund raising events for a living, the trends in event design will have an impact on your event. I was recently lucky enough to hear Diane Butner, the director of Event Design for MGM Resorts speak about the trends in event design for 2013. Read more…
