Need new ideas for your party decor? Hanging decorations are on trend right now. We’re not talking about streamers. We’re talking about hanging vases and even chandeliers. By hanging decorations, you are adding another element to your party. You can really get creative with your displays and create varying heights as well as depths to your party. Are you planning on using them for your party? Don’t forget to send us pictures at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com.
Tissue flowers are literally great for every occasion! Whether you are planning a wedding, baby shower or any type of party, these are perfect for event decor. They come in various colors and styles so you can find the one that best matches your decor. These are even a fun little DIY, which you can find here. Planning on using tissue flowers in your decor? Share with us how you used them.
Planning some DIYs for St. Patrick’s Day? Wedding and Party Network searched Pinterest and found some of our favorites. Maybe these DIYs will bring a little luck to you.
Apothecary Jars via Uncommon designs
These apothecary jars are such a great addition to any home or party. Plus, the rainbow color scheme, clover and green bow makes them so adorable and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Painted Burlap Banner via Landeelu
We love this painted burlap banner with the green stripes and gold polka dots. You can hang this on your mantel for your St. Patrick’s Day decoration or use it for a party.
Lucky Penny Letters via Made By Marzipan
This lucky sign is such a fun DIY. We can’t get over how great it looks.
DIY Shamrock Button Art via Happy Clippings
This shamrock button art is so great. We love the various colors of green buttons to make the shamrock and it definitely pops against the chevron background.
These St. Patrick’s Day DIYs are absolutely wonderful. They are all absolutely perfect for this lucky holiday and would look great around the house or even as an accent to your St. Patty’s Day party.
Thank you to Uncommon designs, Landeelu. Made By Marzipan, and Happy Clippings for letting us feature them on the blog.
Bunting is such a great idea to add to any wedding or party! You can customize it in any way making sure it matches the style of your event. Also, it’s a little easy DIY, which you can look forward to a tutorial on bunting from us later on. What do you think about it and how would you personalize it for your upcoming parties?
Is there anything more important to making your wedding venue a wonderland of beauty and perfection than flowers? A skilled florist makes every venue appear as if it was transported straight from a fairy tale story.
A breathtaking arrangement, an elegant bouquet, even gorgeous flowers decorating your cake, all of this and more sets a scene that can’t be done justice in words. It has to be experienced to be believed.
If you’re in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, the florist you’re looking for works at Huddart Floral!
How do you know this florist will meet your needs? Huddart’s is family owned and operated, and has been for four generations. They’ve began in 1897 with a focus on fulfilling the desires of their customers. They’ve continued that tradition by offering the finest floral arrangements and gifts available backed by unmatched service.
They know that each and every one of their customers is important, and they have dedicated themselves to making your experience a pleasant one. They’re always willing to walk the extra mile to make everything perfect!
Their generations of experience equals a wealth of knowledge ready to be applied to any wedding or event. Want a stunning bouquet sure to be the envy of all your guests? How about a centerpiece on the bridal party table at the reception that will cause all your family and friends to gasp in wonder? You can have all of that and more!
But this florist is available for more than weddings. They can give you the flowers and arrangements you need to make any event a success!
Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. The good people at Huddart Floral think it should be the most beautiful as well. Visit or call to find out how they can help you make the wedding of your dreams!
When my niece turned three in August, there was no question what theme she wanted for her birthday party. My sister-in-law, Liz, outdid herself making her little girls’ dream come true. Here are a few of the ways she made it happen.
Cotton balls were hung by fishing wire at the entrance of the kitchen to resemble snow falling. Using a leftover box, Liz made a snow-topped mountain with more cotton balls. She chose a blue and pink color scheme, representing the characters through each color that also made good contrast with the “falling snow.”
Placed in front of some of the food that Liz prepared were place-cards with movie quotes relating to the type of food they accompanied. For instance, in the movie one of the main characters, Anna, sings about wanting to shove some chocolate in her face. Liz made delicious Oreo balls with that quote in mind. You could also make snowballs to coincide with the theme. The ones I am thinking of are basically marshmallows, chocolate, and coconut.
After everyone was finished eating, kids were wrapped up like Olaf, the quirky and lovable snowman in the movie. You can buy cheap rolls of toilet paper, line the kids up and have the adults wrap them up from head to toe. The game was super simple, but it was a big hit. There was lots of laughter so you know it was a good activity!
My sister-in-law took her daughter’s love of ‘Frozen’ and created a cozy little place in her home for us to envision ourselves as a part of this beloved movie. We even got to take our character-specific cups home as party favors. By incorporating little details, you can make your kid’s themed birthday party extra special.
November isn’t far away, so it is time to start planning your Thanksgiving dinner or fall party! This season is all about bringing the rustic beauty of fall nature indoors. Wedding and Party Network has the top party decor trends so you can make your party or dinner a huge success.
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Fruit
Decorating your Thanksgiving table with fruit can serve multiple purposes than just looking pretty. The deep purples of grapes and orange-reds of apples look beautiful on an un-served dinner plate and also serve as a delicious appetizer. Make a little cone out of construction paper, fill with cheese cubes, and set next to the grapes to give your guests a variety of appetizer options.
Pumpkins
Pumpkins are a staple for fall, but don’t think your stoop is the only place to put your big pumpkins. Make a big pumpkin your table centerpiece by adding flowers or drilling holes into it to hold fruit kabobs. You can even use pumpkins without stems to hold plates on the buffet table for a unique twist.
Leaves
Leaves are a staple for fall, so use them in your decor too! Fill a vase with silk fall leaves or spread them around your dinner table. You can even make your own garland! Using glue and glitter, cover the leaves, let dry, and hang up using satin ribbon. It will give the feel of falling leaves and add a little sparkle to your decor.
Pinecones
Pinecones give a woodsy, rustic feel to any home decoration and also offers a little hint of the coming holiday–Christmas. Fill apothecary vases with pinecones or place around a simple candle arrangement to make it more homey. Use small pinecones in your table decor by using them as placement card holders.
Cinnamon
This decoration doesn’t just look good, but smells good too! Cinnamon gives off the rustic look of wood and trees, but serve a dual purpose by giving off its spicy aroma. Place them on fabric napkins and tie with a satin ribbon. You can also decorate your drink station with cinnamon in case your guests would like to add a stick in their tea for extra flavor.
This Thanksgiving, get as creative as you would like with anything you can find in your yard. Pair your decorations with the rustic feel of pinecones, leaves, and pumpkins. Check back with Wedding and Party Network for more party ideas and tips.
This do-it-yourself generation of brides aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. From meeting with vendors to designing the table decor, the DIY bride wants to call the shots and make their dream wedding a reality.
But some of the details can be daunting. Finding a reception area is sometimes easier than finding, for example, a cotton candy machine rental. So, is being a DIY bride really worth the effort of digging for everything you need?
It sure is when you team up with Rental Centers of America, who work with local DIY brides.
The Little Things
This Southern Missouri business specializes in equipment and party rentals of all types. Whether you need a popcorn machine to complete your carnival party or columns to achieve your romantic wedding theme, they understand that it’s the finishing touches that make your party a roaring success.
Are you putting together a candy buffet for your wedding reception, but don’t have the containers to hold the confectionary? No need to purchase glassware you’ll never use again. Rental Centers has a vast assortment of vases in an array of shapes and sizes that can be used for any decor arrangement.
Friendly and Local
Not everyone knows how to use a snow cone machine, so don’t hesitate to ask for help. This business goes above and beyond to help their customers, especially when those customers don’t know what exactly they are looking for.
Even customers that aren’t in the area have had the help of this business when they needed it most. Patsy of Arkansas couldn’t find anyone to help her put together an event, until she called out of state. She had this to say about her experience:
“Thank you for helping us although you really didn’t service this area. Our benefit we have scheduled would have been a disaster without you.”
With a local business like Rental Centers of America, you don’t have to look far to find what you need or a friendly hand either!
Flower shopping for a big event isn’t easy, especially if your wedding or party requires lots of flowers. However, hidden within the downtown of Norfolk is a store that is not your average flower shop. It does so much more.
Norfolk Wholesale Floral began as a family owned wholesale floral supplier in 1926. Since then it has been open to the public and caters to customers for any wedding or party.
Flowers the Way You Want Them
Norfolk Wholesale Floral offers an assortment of services as well as a large selection of fresh-cut flowers. From the bridal bouquet to the altar arrangement to flowers on your wedding cake, they work alongside you to create the style you visualize for your special day.
With creative and personal designs, Norfolk Wholesale Floral works to please and loves to work with those who do it themselves or those who aren’t sure what they are looking for.
Delivery to the areas of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, is available and you can order online or give them a call.
More Than Just Flowers
They have an array of other products aside from bouquets. You can order gift baskets, meet for free with a wedding consultant and rent anything from archways to columns to altars for your event. You can even rent a column with an arrangement, which makes this your one stop for finding decorations alongside your floral arrangements.
So whether it be a bouquet to hold down the aisle or an arrangement to set on the guest book signing table, Norfolk Wholesale Floral doesn’t just have variety, but a friendly staff to help with your special event.
Check out Norfolk Wholesale Floral‘s website and even create your own custom arrangement with the click of a button and have it delivered to your door.
Whether it’s a family reunion or a birthday party, make it extra festive with a theme. Wedding and Party Network has the top five summer party themes for this summer.
1. BBQ
Your theme could be what you are cooking. Use red and white checkered table cloths to give that picnic feel. Put silverware in popcorn bags to keep utensils together for each guest and have them ready if they want popcorn in the evening. Instead of cans, make your party extra special by getting glass bottled drinks, putting them in a tub of ice and have red and white paper straws nearby. Make a grill out of a watermelon or get a small play grill and display fruit skewers on it for the kids to play pretend and eat too.
2. Beach
Even if you aren’t near a coast, you can bring the beach to you with this summer party theme. Fill sand pails not with sand, but with snacks. Pretzels and chips can be shoveled out and onto your guest’s plate. Decorate tables with sand castle molds and give out sunglasses as party favors. Make sand dollar cookies with snickerdoodle dough and adding sliced almonds in a star shape right after you pull them out of the oven.
3. Camping
Turn your backyard into a camp ground. Have a Build Your Own Trail Mix station with kraft paper bags. Fill lanterns with pine cones and use Pirouette cookies as firewood to decorate. For dessert, cover ice cream-filled bowls with Oreo crumbs to resemble dirt. Top it off with gummy worms and give your guests a piece of the outdoors to eat.
4. Luau
One of the most popular themes for summer parties, but it is easy to do and a lot of fun. Decorate your tables with surfboards; make them out of cardboard and paint them in your preferred colors. Not only can you use those little umbrellas and cocktail stirrers for drinks, but you can also use them on cupcakes and other snacks. Incorporate pineapples into decorations and even on your food. Make ham and pineapple kebabs and a pineapple upside down cake as the finishing touch to your luau.
5. Farmer’s Market
With summer comes the farmer’s market, so why not turn that into your party theme? Use strawberry cartons as containers for snacks, fruit, or even serve a side salad in them. Continue the idea and serve finger foods like celery and carrots in plant liners. Have your guests go “shopping” for their lunch. Arrange wraps and sandwiches in baskets and fruit in crates. Have a big jug of lemonade with a 5 cent lemonade sign to add to your theme. As party favors, give your guests succulents and herb potted plants. It will remind them of their time at your farmer’s market.
Whatever you are celebrating (birthday, long weekend, etc.) take advantage of the sunny outdoors and make your party a unique experience for your guests. Check back with the Wedding and Party Network for more tips.
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Midnight magic looks different on everyone. Are you ringing in the new year with glam, chaos, or cozy intention? Let’s find out your perfect NYE energy!
Are you clean and modern, nostalgic and vintage, soft and cozy, or playful and whimsical? Let’s find out!
The holidays are stressful enough, so hosting a holiday party should feel fun and easy! To make it even easier, here are some Wedding and Party approved Christmas party themes that are certain to get you compliments, and might even become a new tradition!
