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Hosting a Couples Shower

A couples shower is a fun event during the wedding process that is enjoyed by all! This is a great time to get their close friends and family together to celebrate this momentous occasion in their life. However, how do you make it personable and catered towards their style, while everyone has a good time? Wedding and Party Network has a few tips and ideas on hosting a couples shower.

Couples Shower
Who do you invite – First, make a gust list. Invite the couple's closest friends and family to this shower. There are so many other showers to attend, that some guests may not feel comfortable attending more than just one. So, make sure this shower is designated for people who are closest with the couple. Also, if  people are a bit more old-fashioned, cross them off the invite list as well. Why? This party is definitely a time to have fun and possibly even reminisce on some of the crazy times their friends had together.

Create a party theme – Having a theme for any shower is so much better than just a regular shower. You can easily go with a famous couple shower where guests dress up as famous couples, a backyard BBQ, stock the bar party or even a casino themed shower. Just take a look at the couple and see what would best suit them. What are their likes and hobbies? What do they need or enjoy doing? From there, you can cater their shower to fit them. This is very important. You also can start finding the right shower decorations, planning the party food and

Cocktails + Games – This equals a great time had by all. You may think that the girly cocktails and games are for an actual bridal shower. However, there are some great games for a couple's shower too. You can go with a bit of trivia, newlywed game or even some fun relay races for everyone to partake in. Once you come up with a theme, don't forget to create signature cocktail for the couple. This will make their shower more personable and fun for everyone.

So, start planning an unforgettable couples shower that truly shows off the style of the bride-to-be and groom. It can be a party that everyone enjoys and a pre-party for what can come at their wedding.

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Inspirational Friday – Red, White & Blue

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding and party details. The details are what sets your wedding and party apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style and conveys your party theme. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on the 2012 London Olympics.

The Olympics are a great time to get your friends and family together to watch your favorite sporting event and cheer on your country. The Summer Olympics only occur every 4 years, so it must be a huge celebration when it does come around. So, host a celebration for all your friends and family. You can get creative with your country's colors or find inspiration from your favorite sports. You can incorporate this theme into your party flowers, party food and even come up with a unique ice sculpture. Now is the time to gather your friends and celebrate the Olympics!

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Celebrate the Olympics

The 2012 Summer Olympics starts July 27 kicking off with the celebratory opening ceremony. This is a truly exciting time and to cheer on your country. So, what better way to celebrate than with an opening ceremony party of your own. Wedding and Party Network has some fun tips and ideas to help you celebrate this momentous occasion.

For the party invitations – Let your guests know exactly what type of party it is with your party invitations. Create a ticket with all the details and the Olympic logo with a torch for your invitations. This immediately lets your guests know what type of party you are hosting and gets them in the mood for it.

Decorate your party – Think about what you find at the Olympics, as well as what country is hosting it. Since this year it's in London, find inspiration from London for your party decorations. Make your own Olympic logo to hang over the food table or wherever you please, create your own torches out of balloons or , display gold, silver and bronze medals throughout the party and sport accessories throughout the party. Also, feature some accents from London in there as well.  Oh, don't forget to incorproate the main colors into your party as well, such as red, blue, yellow and green.

What to eat – This is where you should really draw inspiration from the town that the Olympics are in this year. So, think about what type of food you will find in London. One thing that comes to mind is fish and chips. However, you also can feature bangers and mash, shepherd's pie and roast dinner. For the appetizers, just have fun with it. You can keep your regular appetizers like popcorn, chips, dip, cookies or candy. Just have fun with the names like competitors crunch, gold medal goodies and a drink station so your guests can rehydrate. You can also talk with your local caterer and they'll have lots of fun ideas for your Olympic themed party.

Olympic Activities – If you are planning your party to start a bit earlier before the opening ceremony begins, think about planning some fun activities beforehand. Set up hurdles, relay races, 400 yd dash, shot put, javelin, soccer kick off, discus, long jump or even a bean bag toss. Don't forget about the medals!

In honor of the 2012 Summer Olympics, host a party of your own.

Olympic photo via London 2012 Olympics

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Inspirational Friday – Bright Colors

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding and party details. The details are what sets your wedding and party apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style and conveys your party theme. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on how to incorporate bright colors into your party.

Bright and colorful is definitely the theme of the season. The weather is warm, the sun is shining and you should have already planned atleast one party so far in your backyard. Make your party known and unforgettable with bright colors. You can include them in everything. From your party decorations, cakes to your flowers; the colors will make a statement. So, get creative and make your party a fun time for everyone with bright colors!

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Get Festive for the 4th of July

It's time for the fireworks and to get the grills going. It's 4th of July! Get the red, white and blue out, your backyard party ready and invite all of your friends over for a great time. This holiday is definitely the time to get festive and to celebrate the country's independence. It's great to stick with tradition when hosting this party. Wedding and Party Network has a few tips and ideas for your 4th of July party with a few unique twists.

Festive Fireworks
For the red, white & blue party decorations – You definitely need party decorations for this party. Of course, they should be red, white & blue and resemble fireworks. For starters, decorate the tables in blue, red or white table cloths and accent them with a complimentary color. The fun part comes with the centerpieces. There are so many options! First off, talk with your florist about creating unique centerpieces for your 4th of July party. They will definitely have some unique ideas.

To accent the centerpiece, use smaller jars, fill them with sand and place fireworks in the jars to create firework accents. Another cute idea to create a fun tablescape is to create fun place settings for your guests. Find festive plates, 4th of July tin buckets, American Flag and fireworks. Fill the buckets with all of those items, as well as other little accessories along with the utensils and you'll have a fun place setting, as well as a great party favor.

Now that you have the tables set, it's time to focus on the rest of the party decorations. Of course, scatter flags throughout your yard, tiki torches, pennants, create fireworks out of construction paper and hang them from colorful ribbons and line the jars with red, white & blue tissue covered masons jars with tea light candles lit inside them. The tissue paper mason jars can even be a craft for the little ones to do earlier in the day and you can use them at night to light the pathway. Just think fun and festive for your party decorations.

For the festive party food – When creating your party food, think red, white and blue. For starters, set out a fruit tray for your guests. Fruit is always a refreshing treat. However, get creative with it. Create an American flag using strawberries and bananas alternating them on a kabob stick. Use blueberries for the stars. You can also do this with cupcakes or even cake pops. For the main course, think food that you can grill. The 4th of July should be about the hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and potato salads. Where you can really get creative with red, white and blue is the desserts. Create red, white and blue popsicles, white chocolate dipped strawberries with blue sprinkles, swirled red, white and blue cheesecake, party cakes and cookies and don't forget to use star cookie cutters for fruit.

Don't forget about the party games – Of course, you'll definitely be spending most of your time outdoors. So, come up with some great outdoor games that the whole family will love. They can be classic games like, three legged race, wheelbarrow race or the bean bag game. However, most of your time may be spent with fireworks.

This holiday is definitely about spending it with family and having a wonderful time together. Don't forget the meaning and get festive with the red, white and blue.

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Chic & Elegant Bridal Shower

Are you looking for a great idea for a bridal shower? Well, the first thing to do is consider the bride's personality. What is her style, what does she like to do and what are her hobbies? If she loves everything girl inspired and a bit of fashion as well with a hint of traditional, a chic and elegant bridal shower is just for her. Well, Wedding and Party Network has a few tips and ideas on hosting this gorgeous bridal shower.

Beuatiful Bridal Shower
So, how can you create a chic and elegant bridal shower? It's truly simple with a few details. It's definitely all about the decorations and how you present it for this bridal shower. Focus on mixing fabric, paper and fresh flowers.

Use fabric within your tablescapes. Even mix and match patterns with a hint or burlap for table runners. Make sure everything is pretty subtle, you don't want a clash of patterns and colors. Picking the right fabric is definitely the base for creating a chic and elegant bridal shower.

Another must is featuring flowers as well. Your flowers can be made from paper even or a combination of fresh flowers, as well as paper ones that you created yourself in soft pastels. Create simple floral arrangements to display on each table to go with the chic and elegant theme. Also, for the paper flowers, you can make a floral chandelier or create a piece of art on the wall.

Talk with your florist about wanting to use fresh flowers and even mixing in a few paper flowers that have beautiful patterns to create a unique centerpiece. They'll love talking with you and coming up with unique ideas. Mix and match different colored vases, also use different sizes of vases and set out tea candles.

Bridal Shower Food Setup
Also, don't forget to use cute sayings like, "A special gift for you, as you get ready to say I Do" or "Bride-to-be" for the gift table and as seating cards. This will just be added detail that will create a beautiful setting.

Now that you have taken care of the decor that will create a beautiful setting, it's time to think about food and drinks. Rev up the menu with some cocktail shrimp, slow roasted tomatoes, herb tartlets, eclairs and even mini s'mores with pink marshmallows. Think elegant and sophisticated food, however, don't be intimidated because most of these appetizers are pretty simple to put together.

However, if you're having doubts, contact your local caterer and they will have a wide variety of options and wonderful ideas for this type of bridal shower. Don't forget to use gorgeous platters like mirrors to display your food and create various heights on the food table.

Whether you are hosting a bridal shower tea or a cocktail shower; this look works for both. The bride will absolutely love having a sophisticated bridal shower with the right decor and shower food. This will definitely be a preview of her wedding and get her totally ready to walk down the aisle.

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Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Birthday Party

Planning a birthday party? If you're in the process of picking out a theme for your birthday party, you know you want it to be something truly unique. It's important to you that you have a party theme that stands out and hasn't really been done among your family and friends. So, if you're a candy and sweets lover, this party is definitely for you. Wedding and Party Network has a few party tips and ideas to host your own Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory birthday party.

Chocolate Fountain
For The Party Decor – Of course, you should think all things candy when planning this party. There are lots of fun ways to incorporate candy into the party decor. First up, gather all your favorite types of candy. You definitely don't have to go with a color scheme with this, however, you can if you would like.

Take different sized vases and fill them with your favorite candy and scatter them throughout the party. You can also take those styrofoam cones and spray paint them in whatever color you would like, then stick lollipops into them creating a unique centerpiece.

String candy on twine and make garland and don't forget to take balloons, tie them to yard poles and place colorful paper around them to make a lollipop, which you can line the entryway with them. You can even take styrofoam balls and stick lollipops in them and hang them from the ceiling.

Before you start planning for your party, definitely watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to find a bit of inspiration for your party decor. From there, make a list of what you would like to see and what you think you can create yourself. Don't forget to visit your local party store, you may find inspiration there as well and some great decorations.

It's All About The Candy – For your party food, think of it as more as a desert party. You definitely need a candy bar. Use different sized vases and containers to create this look. Use your favorite candy bars, suckers, hard candy, sweet and sour candy and whatever else you may enjoy. It's all about what you enjoy, especially since it's your party.

You can also feature other sweet items like cookies, pies, cakes and top it off with a bit of milk. That could even be your party favor to send home with your guests. Don't forget the chocolate fountain, macaroons, cotton candy, rock candy and all the accessories for the chocolate fountain.

Candy Buffet
Also, pair colorful drinks with the candy as well. You can also have food that looks like candy or sort of has the sweet and savory taste going for it. That way, you aren't just serving straight sugar to everyone and not having any other options. Talk with your local caterer, they will have a variety of ideas for your party.

This party is really simple to set up. You just need to choose what type of candy you want to display. You just have to stock up on candy, especially since you use it for your party decor and food. If you are wanting to host a party that is truly unique and all your friends will love, a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed birthday party is an absolute must.

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Welcome To The Family

There are many types of baby showers out there. With so many themes out there, your possibilities are endless. One shower that you may need an idea for is an adoption shower. When parents go the route of adoption, you should celebrate this joyous occasion as well. There are many unique ideas to make this shower so much fun for everyone, and especially the parents. Wedding and Party Network has a few tips and ideas to make this shower one the parents won't forget.

Baby Shower Decor
The adoption process can be a long road for any parent, so when they find out they are getting to adopt, they are beyond thrilled. So, they want to celebrate this joyous occasion with family and friends, therefore, an adoption shower is perfect.

Inviting words – The baby shower invitations say it all, just like they do for any other type of event. You can research some wording ideas, but be sure to state that it's an adoption baby shower. Come up with some sweet wording, like including the phrase like, the love we feel runs deep and real or life gave me the gift of you. Visit your local invitation & stationery store and ask them for suggestions.

For the shower decor, pick a theme like any other shower. You can go with a cloud theme, duck shower theme of if they are adopting a child from a specific country, it would be a great idea to match the shower to the country. No matter where the adoption is taking place or from what country, it would be nice to celebrate the heritage of the child. However, you can also go with any adorable baby shower theme that you would like. Find inspiration through baby shower photos or if you're going with a country theme, learn new things about the culture and incorporate that into the shower. Don't forget to include photos of the baby and family throughout the shower.

Lets not forget about the shower food. Food is also an important part of any event. First off, think about what time you are hosting this shower. Is it on a Sunday afternoon after church, Saturday afternoon, weekend morning or at night? If it's on a Sunday or Saturday afternoon, stick to something light. More than likely, your guests ate lunch and aren't too hungry. Again, if you are finding inspiration for the shower from the child's country, stick with that style of food. Don't forget to talk with your caterer as they may have some great suggestions.

Baby Carriage Cake
For the shower cake, you can stick with the theme. However, you can also opt out of a cake and always go with cupcakes, desserts and different types of candy for everyone.

Welcome to our family. Have your guests fill out a thumbprint tree when they walk in to the shower. You normally see these at weddings, however, featuring this at an adoption shower is a great idea. It's like family tree that the parents can hang up in their nursery.

This shower is a great way to congratulate the family and welcome their new addition into the family. It's all about the celebration for this shower.

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Outdoor Party Tips

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The weather is warm, the sun is shining down and it's time to get out of the house and plan an outdoor party. During this beautiful weather, who doesn't love getting out of the house and hosting a party with their friends and family? There are so many different parties that you can host with great decor and activities. However, you may think it may be a lot of work hosting several parties. It's not. Wedding and Party Network has a few tips and ideas for you to host a truly successful outdoor party.

  1. Set up food and drink stations around the yard. This encourages your guests to walk around and mingle. You can set up a fruit buffet, appetizer table, lemonade, tea, drink station and you can even set up a non-alcoholic and alcohol drink station.
  2. Have bug spray, sunscreen and maybe even some spray fans stationed at a table outdoors. Yes, with the warmer weather brings the heat and bugs. Therefore, offer them all the essentials that may need.
  3. Serve healthy and simple snacks as well. Yes, you may have food to serve, however, it may not be as healthy. Therefore, offer up simple and healthy snacks in a basket so they can snack on those throughout the night.
  4. Don't forget about the food covers. Of course, if you're hosting a party outdoors, bugs can be a problem. They are attracted to the food and no one wants bugs on their food. Therefore, use mesh food covers. You can find them almost anywhere and some places even have them in unique and fun designs.
  5. A great addition to any party is some sort of tent or a designated spot for kids to play. You can set up some toys, books, coloring station or even set up a television to keep them occupied throughout the night. They'll really enjoy this.
  6. Skip out on the standard paper towels, plates and utensils. Use cute little tea towels and mix and match colorful plates. This makes your party a bit more "green".
  7. Feature a tub of warm, soapy water or a station of wet wipes set up for people to wash their hands in. This is great for the adults when they are ready to eat or just feel kinda yucky after all the sunscreen and bug spray. Plus, it's also great for the children, since they are a bit more prone to get a little dirty.
  8. Prepare as much food as you can in advance. You don't want to run around all morning and during the party trying to prepare all the food you need. However, you can also hire a caterer if you would like to, they have a variety of recipes. If you plan on cooking the food yourself, make a list of what can be prepared early and how early. A lot of dishes you can prepare two days before and they'll last until the party, they may even be better since you're letting the flavors mix better.

When planning your outdoor party, keep in mind these tips. It will truly make your party run more efficiently and once you prepare these items, you'll have them for the next one. So, get party ready with these helpful tips.

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Host A Festive Cinco De Mayo

With so many wonderful events & holidays coming up, we can't forget about Cinco De Mayo, which is on May 5th. This is a wonderful time to host a themed party. There are so many great ideas to put into this party. Plus, this is just an all around great party theme to host. So, Wedding and Party Network has a few tips and ideas to make your Cinco De Mayo party a festive hit!

What exactly is Cinco De Mayo? It is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and to commemorate the freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. In the city of Puebla, it is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over French forces. It's definitely a day of celebration.

Festive Party Decor – When you think of Cinco De Mayo, you immediately think of the colors, red, green & white. It should definitely be bright, colorful and festive. This party is great to host outdoors. Therefore, get tables and set them up right in your own backyard. Next up, find table cloths to cover the tables.Find them in bright & festive colors and even mix and match the patterns up.

Next up, you need centerpieces for the tables. Think fun and festive for these centerpieces. Take a trip to your local florist and tell them what type of party you are hosting. They will definitely be able to come up with some festive centerpieces. Don't forget to add festive party lanterns, candles, tiki torches, colorful pendants and string lights throughout the trees. These party accents will definitely give the vibe of a festive party. Also, don't forget the sombreros!

What's to eat? Along with the party decor, this party is definitely all about the food. There are so many options, yet it is so simple to prepare. Think about what you eat at a Mexican restaurant. Also, search for traditional Mexican dishes that are prepared for this holiday.

Start off by creating a taco/quesadilla/fajita bar all in one. All of these dishes require basically the same ingredients, so let your guests pick which ones that would rather have to eat. Feature a salsa bar with a variety of tortilla chips and guacamole.

Don't forget to mix up the basics by serving carne asada & carnitas! To really  mix it up and stay with traditional Mexican food, hire a caterer. They will have wonderful ideas and you can let your guests experience something new.

To finish off the night, don't forget about the margaritas. There are a variety of flavors, so stick with the bar theme and have a margarita bar where your guests can create their own custom concoction.

This party is definitely a great one to host in your own backyard. It gives you a wonderful excuse to get all your friends together and have a big celebration.

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