Party Ideas that make
it easy to celebrate everything.

Party ideas are the gateway to transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Aged to perfection, the parties featured here offer practical tips for throwing easy and affordable celebrations.

Why are celebrations important? Whether it's marking milestones, honoring traditions, or simply reveling in the joy of togetherness, parties play a pivotal role in bonding friends and family. It's much more than just an event on a calendar...the memories are the real treasure.

Our goal is to help you plan and host the perfect event. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, baby, wedding, or any occasion, careful planning is key to ensuing that everything goes smoothly.

We will provide you with creative party ideas, helpful tips, inspiring pictures, and suggestions for easy party foods. So whether you are a seasoned event planner or taking on this challenge for the first time, let us help you create the party of your dreams!

Party ideas that celebrate birthdays, weddings, and all special occasions.

Party ideas that make it easy to
celebrate birthdays.

Why do we celebrate birthdays? In essence, birthday celebrations are not just about the cake and presents; they are a powerful means of acknowledging and celebrating the beauty of life itself.

Kids Birthday Party Ideas -- Anticipation is half the fun when you mark the days to your child's next birthday party. So start your search here for the best birthday theme as you prepare for the fun to come. Our gallery of photos will provide all the inspiration you need to plan an epic birthday bash.

Captain Locke's chest full of favors for a pirate birthday party.

1st Birthday Party Ideas -- When getting ready for the big one, the joy of planning and preparation is as gratifying as the result. It is true, this birthday celebration is as much fun for the parents as the little one. First of all, take baby steps with the planning.

ONE fine day. . .Let your baby's unique personality help guide the theme and the details will fall into place. At first glance, the decorations, favors, smash cake, and food should be all about your baby. Make your first birthday party one to treasure for a lifetime.

Celebrate first birthday party with cake.

Birthdays: the annual reminder that life is a celebration
worth unwrapping, one candle at a time!

50th Birthday Party Ideas -- A fiftieth birthday party carries with it the reassurances of the past combined with the possibilities of the future. Express the theme in every element of the party for the best possible effect. Half a century is worth celebrating. They don't call it the golden years for nothing.

Celebrate a 50th birthday with a happy birthday chalkboard sign.

80th Birthday Party Ideas -- The best way to celebrate a long life is to amplify the memories and accomplishments that made it a happy one. When it comes right down to it, there are few events as exceptional as an 80th birthday party. Thanks for the memories.

Celebrate an 80th birthday party with a photo table runner that shows a lifetime of images.

Party ideas that make it easy to
celebrate special occasions.

Why celebrate special occasions? It's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and share the richness of life with friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Make your bash a smash with unique party ideas that add layers of joy, personalization, and excitement.

Special Occasions -- A special occasion simply means an important day or event. What sets each celebration apart is how it is celebrated. While sacred traditions are important, make an effort to incorporate new ideas. We have a whole year full of inspiring ideas here.

Celebrate special occasions like graduations, Easter, July 4th,...

Party ideas that make it easy to
celebrate baby showers.

Welcoming a new life into the world is a joyous occasion that deserves celebration. And there's no better way to prepare the parents-to-be with essential items than a joyous group of friends and family bearing gifts.

Baby Shower Ideas -- Planning a baby shower? The good news is that you can throw a fun celebration without being overwhelmed. So embrace the theme and bring on the oohs and ahhs with adorable decorations, fun games, sweet party favors...there's plenty of inspiration here.

Celebrate baby showers with tasty cupcakes spelling out the reason for the excitement.

The best time to celebrate is whenever you can chalkboard sign.

Party ideas that make it easy to
celebrate weddings.

Why celebrate with a bridal shower? Every bride looks forward to her wedding shower, so make sure she feels the love and support. By combining creativity, personalization, and a touch of surprise, her transition from singlehood to marriage will be truly celebrated.

Bridal Shower Party Ideas -- A wedding shower offers the chance to celebrate the bride or couple in a very personal way. Choose the best theme for your bride, and layer the party elements to enhance the theme. Follow it through with the invitations, decorations, refreshments, and games.

Why celebrate with wedding favors? It's time to say thank you to the friends and family who made your big day special. Sending them home with a meaningful token is the perfect ending to a perfect day.

Wedding Candy Favors -- What the world needs now is love, sweet love. The thought of using candy as a wedding favor is not a new one. For centuries, couples have given sweets and chocolate to symbolize their union and to celebrate this joyous occasion.

The attraction to a candy wedding favor is that the confections can be store bought or homemade. Good inspiration is the bride and groom's favorite decadent candies. Perhaps one of the most beautiful wedding favor presentations is the candy buffet. Now, that's a sweet thank you and a beautiful thing.

Wedding gown shaped box containing candy wedding favors.

Wedding Cookie Favors -- It is more blessed to give than to receive. So, what better time to share your cookies. Personalized cookies are a fun way to thank guests for coming to your wedding. Whether you choose to buy or make cookie favors, the key to success is imagination and wrapping or presenting it beautifully. No act of kindness, no matter how small, will go unnoticed. It is the last thing guests will see and a take home reminder of you and your groom's special day.

Wedding cake shaped cookie wedding favor.

Cheap Wedding Favor Ideas -- It is fine, really it is. No one will know that you found a bargain. Most usually give a favor that is inexpensive anyway. So, think of something that is creative to match the reception theme or your personal style. It's sometimes hard to find the right favor at the right price when time is of the essence. Careful shoppers know to shop ahead to achieve the perfect wedding favor for not a lot of money.

If the favors have a job to do, display them in the area that they will be used. That way everyone sees them at just the right time. The fact that someone took the time to say thank you makes everyone feel special.

DIY Wedding Favors -- Of the many wedding favors available, none is more personal than a diy gift. Because it is so personal, it uniquely carries the sentiment of the maker. For the right bride, designing and making your own wedding favors is considered a pleasure rather than work.

Keep it simple and meaningful. There are no rules, the possibilities are all you can imagine. Candles, candy, cookie jar mixes, and decorative soaps are just a few gift ideas that you can easily make yourself. Do yourself a favor that perfectly expresses thank you to each and every guest.

DIY honey wedding favors placed at each place setting.

Party ideas that make it easy to
celebrate Halloween.

Celebrate the spookiest day of the year with a Halloween party. It's a great way to offer spooksters an extra opportunity to thrill and be thrilled. Let the Halloween party begin...let it glow, let it glow.

Halloween Party Ideas -- Halloween is the season when nothing is as it seems to be. Make your boo bash kid friendly with loads of fun as you prepare to scare. Decorating for Halloween can go in many mysterious directions. Haunt your house from the inside out with wall to wall wickedness. Eat, drink and be scary with devilish drinks and freaked out food.

Include smiling jack-o-lanterns into your Halloween party.

Party ideas that make it easy to
celebrate party food.

No matter the cause for celebrating, one thing is essential: the food. Let's explore the delicious possibilities for your next party.

Party Food Ideas -- Serve tasty party food at your next gathering to elevate your celebration to new heights. Choose foods that complement the theme and each other. Then, think about how to serve the food in a creative manner to savor the moment.