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Creative Ideas for Party Venues

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Are you interested in throwing the best parties? Do you love coming up with new ideas to show your friends a good time? Do you want to keep up your reputation as an innovative party host? If so, these creative ideas for party venues are for you!

- Dude Ranches
Giving your guests the opportunity to visit a dude ranch is a great way to impress them. The price level of throwing a party at this kind of venue can be relatively inexpensive or quite expensive, depending on the specific location.Check out this link here. Of course, this venue works best if you are throwing a themed party, and if there is a dude ranch somewhere in your area!

- Movie Theaters
Did you know that movie theaters are usually available for rent during the day or night? You could treat your guests to their own private movie showing. This venue is a great option for those who want to have a large number of guests. A bonus: getting up, walking around, and talking to friends during the movie is allowed and encouraged.

- Museums
Treat your guests to a museum experience without making them pay for tickets! This option can be pricey for major museums. However, smaller, local museums have great rates for large groups and also have space available for seating and dining.

Five Fun Adult Birthday Party Themes

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

These days, kids have all the fun. Adult parties have gained a reputation for being dull and monotonous. After all, how much fun is it really to just stand around and chat for hours on end? No one wants to throw a lame party. But wait! Adults don’t have to be left in the dust; they can still have fun with an awesome theme party.

One great theme that everyone loves is a costume party. Dress up in any costume and take on a new persona! When people wear costumes, they become less inhibited and are more likely to get a little wild. No money for a costume? Make it a Toga party! Bedsheets become the attire, and serving some Greek-themed appetizers adds to the atmosphere. Plus, if anyone passes out, they’re already tucked in! Murder Mystery parties are hot these days, bringing out guests’ inner-thespian and crime-solving skills to play a role in an adventurous evening of whodunit. Painting Parties or Art Parties are also great to do. Bring lots of paper or small, plain ceramics and allow everyone to bring out the artist in himself or herself. If you’re feeling nostalgic, host a childhood toy party- have everyone bring a toy and play with them like you’re kids again- let loose those imaginings from yesteryear!

Now who’s ready to party?

Setting the Scene Before the Party Starts

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Parties are a great way to meet people, to have fun and to socialize. They also work great as a way to mark special occasions. The decorations chosen for a particular party depend in part on what time of year it is and what the occasion is. If someone is planning a Halloween Party, they need orange and black streamers. That person may also want a lot of spooky decorations. Someone who is planning a Christmas party wants to decorate in red and green. It may also help if the area where the party is has a Christmas Tree. Setting up the rooms where the party is held before the party starts prepares the guests for the festivities. It will put them in the right mood and enhance their enjoyment of the party while it actually occurs. Setting the wrong scene may not cause a disaster, but it will cause people to remark. If you are preparing for a wedding reception, for example, you do not want to have somber decorations that are more appropriate for a funeral. If you are preparing a party for someone’s 80th birthday, you do not want to hire a clown or a loud band.

If you are unsure of how to decorate appropriately for a party, you can hire a consultant before hand. Make sure to save the consultant for important occasions. They do not work cheaply.

Choosing Whether or Not to Work With a Bride

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Most event planners have to deal with a bride eventually and it can be a more than challenging task. Whether you’re working out of your home using Get WildBlue internet or have a professional event planning studio, keep these things in mind when first signing a bride…
Budget – Make clear upfront the budget expectations and don’t allow the bride to change or charge more for certain items once her emotions get involved. Part of the reason she hired you was to stay within budget and you need to decide early on if that’s feasible.
Her Personality – You’re going to be spending a lot of time with this woman…would you want to if she wasn’t your client? If you can’t stand a bride from the moment you meet consider turning down the job so you won’t have to deal with her.
Her Family – The family is always extra involved on the bride’s side and if you are already clashing with her mother or sisters you may want to think about whether the family’s a good fit for your working environment.

Staying on Budget When Planning a Party

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Whether one is hosting an intimate gathering or a celebration with hundreds of people, party planning can be expensive without precautions. Finding the right venue, food, and DJ can cost a person thousands of dollars. But, the good news is there are a few tricks that can prevent a host from ever spending this much money.

One easy way to cut costs is choosing an inexpensive venue for a party. For large groups of people, conference halls can cost thousands of dollars. If one has a large backyard, then a host may want to have the party at home and cut these costs.

Choosing an affordable DJ can also be an easy way to stay on budget. Checking the music department of a local college can be a fantastic way to find talented students that want to make some extra cash as a DJ.

Often, hosts spend money trying to stay in tune with a certain party theme. Rather than feel the need to go all out with a party theme, a host should be selective in spending money on just a few theme products. For example, a host can purchase paper plates with a theme, but settle for a simple table cloth.

These are just a few ways to stay on budget in planning any festive event!

Fun Ideas for Baby Showers

admin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Are you planning a baby shower? Try these fun ideas to make the day memorable for the special mother-to-be.

One idea uses everyday products that every mother-to-be needs. Purchase a basket that is large enough to hold a variety of baby basics. You can include diapers, diaper cream, a pacifier, and other small items. Guests will enjoy reminiscing as they try to guess the prices of the items. There are two winners in this game: the guest who comes closest to the total price, and the mother-to-be, who gets to keep the basket full of essentials for her baby.

Try peeling the labels from several jars of baby food and numbering each jar. Guests will try to guess what mysterious-looking fruit or vegetable each jar contains.

Offer each guest a piece of bubble gum and have a “gum baby” sculpting contest. Display each masterpiece on a paper plate. The mother-to-be gets the honor of judging!

Purchase a beautiful journal and have everyone fill in a page with helpful tips and words of advice. This can be given to the mother-to-be at the end of the shower. She will enjoy reading it and can continue filling it in as she likes.

Elegant and Timeless Themes for Bridal Showers

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Throwing a bridal shower is very exciting, but it can also be nerve racking. A bridal shower should be elegant. The place you hold the shower is going to set the tone. One of the most elegant and timeless places to host a shower is at an outdoor public garden. Many of these have tables already in place, with comfortable seating for the guests throughout the garden. If there is not enough seating available you can normally speak with a groundskeeper about places more tables and chairs. The sights and aroma make this a perfect place to hold the brides event.
If weather is an issue an old bed and breakfast makes the perfect backdrop for a tea party themed shower. It is comfortable and cozy. You can light candles, ask them to get the fire going in the fireplace, and the best part is it makes a perfect setting for conversation and fun. The size of the guest list will designate how large a bed and breakfast you need to find and what room(s) you will be able to hold the shower in. Even if the guest list is large, keep in mind that a small percent of the guests will not come.

Plan the Perfect Birthday Party

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Planning the perfect birthday party doesn’t have to be full of worrying and stress. With careful planning, your party is sure to be a success. Here are some helpful tips to help you sort your way through the planning process.

Consider the age of the person you are planning a party for. This is perhaps one of the biggest considerations when deciding what type of party to have. If the birthday person is a young child, you will have to make adjustments to ensure that the party is both fun, age appropriate and safe for all guests.

Decide if there will be many guests or just a few close friends. Will the party be held at your home or at another location? If held at your home, consider whether you will be cooking or having food brought in. If at another location, find out if food is provided and what supplies you would need.

Choose a theme for the party that is a favorite of the birthday person. If it is a child, create a theme party around one of their favorite characters or hobbies. The same can be done for an older child or adult.

With a little bit of planning, you’ll be on your way to enjoying a birthday party that will be fun for all.

Start Thinking About Valentine’s Day

www.allspecialevents.com — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The hectic winter holidays are behind us and our thoughts are now turning to the next big reason to have a little celebration: Valentine’s Day. While you may still be suffering from a little holiday hangover and don’t really even want to yet consider what lies on the horizon, we thought we’d mention it only to get your brain cells out of the Jingle Bell Blues and into the Cupid Hop.We know, it seems like a bit of a rude awakening, doesn’t it? We promise to tread lightly as we enter the new year of celebrations, and as a sign of good will we offer up a dandy little White Cranberry Martini recipe to inspire you to make the transition. It’s perfect for just such a thing since it contains cranberry juice (so traditional to the season just passed), but because it’s white cranberry juice it transitions beautifully out of the mistletoe dreams and into some hopeful hearts. Mix it up, enjoy it, and start revving up to the fun activities that 2011 holds in store!White Cranberry Martini

Ingredients1 shot Stolichnaya Cranberry Vodka shot Cointreau Liquor shot fresh lime juice3 shots white cranberry juiceFresh cranberries for garnishSugar for rimDirections

Mix all liquids in a shaker over crushed ice.

Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled martini glass that has been rimmed in sugar.

Garnish with three fresh cranberries.

Makes one drink, but we suggest making several ahead of time in a small pitcher and popping them into the refrigerator to be ready for anyone who stops by Valentine or otherwise!

Christmas Party Planning

www.allspecialevents.com — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching you may have been nominated to host a Christmas party that you are really not prepared to handle. Fear not, there are a few handy resources for you to tap into to get your knowledge base fully up to speed and stave off the craziness before it even hits. One of our favorites is Martha Stewart’s Parties and Projects for the Holidays with its great format that covers everything from the type of party (dinners, open houses, etc.) to projects and recipes. Another great resource is Christmas PartiesWhat Do I Do? from the What Do I Do series. It covers everything needed to plan Christmas party games, crafts and favors, and edible goodies and drinks to guarantee a memorable holiday and includes fun party ideas for New Year’s Eve and creative ideas for learning about Christmas traditions around the world should you want to put an ethnic diversity spin on your party this year. And our final great find is Holiday Theme Parties: Entertaining Ideas, Decorations & Recipes for Nine Unique Parties by the editors of Creative Publishing since it covers everything you need to host a festive gathering by offering nine themed party ideas with how-tos for every aspect of each. So stop worrying and start reading and we bet a lot of the tips you pick up from this year’s party will easily be usable for future events, as well!