Category: Party Ideas

Take a look at this reception. Yes, it is pretty, but boy do those Edison bulbs help take it to the next level.

You don’t need a large budget to accomplish this, in fact, quite the opposite.  If you spend time executing your details, you will spend less. It is always the last minute stuff that can and will blow a budget. The planning phase is often overlooked but is perhaps the most important detail of any successful event. Before any event, I host, whether it be a fundraiser or a BBQ at my home I always pre-plan the menu and fine-tune the details as I go.  I am a list maker by nature and while I love my smartphone, I seem to stay the most organized with an old-fashioned pencil and paper. However, you need to make a list is up to you, but the main thing is to make a list. Your list needs to begin with the large details planned far in advance, leaving time to plan the small details, making the event perfect and memorable.

I also find it easier to pull an event off if I decide on a theme.  For instance, make the event Italian, a Southern BBQ, a crawfish boil, whatever you choose.  Once you decide, research other events with that theme. Make a board on Pinterest of everything you love about the party theme and spend time researching how you can replicate while adding own unique touch. Party Place offers just about any theme you can think of.

Take these cute Llama Cutouts I found there the other day. An entire party theme can be planned around them. Who wouldn’t want a great llama-themed birthday party like this one from Style Me Pretty?

From these simple cutouts, you can create this great party. Party Place has just about everything you need to help you pull this awesome theme off from the balloons to the plates and napkins.

Remember, the difference in the details goes for weddings, small dinner parties, or anything else you may be hosting.  Stop by a Party Place near you today to check out all the great items for your next event.

For an end of year softball or baseball party, use your team’s color and mascot as a starting point or red, white and blue, because there is something about baseball and patriotism that seem to go together. Set a fun tone for the guests by playing off the concession stand idea and letting guests choose their food from the “concession stand” like this cute idea found on Pinterest.

Party Place has all sorts of great balloons to choose from to make your party even more special and fun. They can create a one-of-kind balloon bouquet just for your event.

Add these cute little trophies to the tables for decorations or put one at each place setting for the players to take home after the celebration.

My girls are older and I miss all those end-of-year parties dearly, but I have also had the privilege of throwing my oldest a high school graduation party and a college graduation party. My youngest graduated from high school last year, so we still have a few years before her college graduation. For any graduation party, I like to keep it graduation-themed while keeping it personal. I made my daughter a collage of pictures from all of her school days, which doubled as a party decoration and later a dorm decoration. You definitely will not want to forget the balloons for this celebration. A balloon bouquet customized to your school colors is perfect for any party big or small.

Whatever your celebration is, make it special by adding a few details like themed-napkins, plates, balloons, and decorations. Stop by Party Place today to get all your end-of-year and grad party needs!

If casual and laid-back is your style, then a barbeque might just be what you are looking for. You can add a few additional elements to make it reflect you and your new fiancé’s personalities. A s’mores bar is always a hit with the young and old.

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If you would rather not mess with building a big fire, you can opt to set up chafing fuel cans instead like this awesome set-up.

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For an elegant rustic affair, mix elements of gold and wood together. This is probably one of my favorite looks because it has an elegant side, yet doesn’t feel fussy. I am in love with these gold letter balloons spelling out “LOVE” especially with cobblestone backdrop, wood accents and touches of pink and natural greenery.

Photo credit:  www.weddinginclude.com.

This fun décor kit from Party Place would also work beautifully as a backdrop.

This gold and white backdrop from Party Place is also another great option.

A simple gold and white combination is always a good choice for an elegant affair or something in a white, blush and rose gold combination is another way to add an elegant touch to your event.

Party Place has just about every color and kind of balloon you can think of. They can even create a unique balloon centerpiece for you.

Party Place has all things wedding for you to choose from. We have it all from chafing fuel cans to elegant party supplies. Stop by one of our convenient locations today.

It seems as if school just got out, but here we are with less than a month to get the last of our summer fun on. Soon it will be one busy football, dance or cheer schedule after another along with homework leaving little time for easy summer nights. The best way to enjoy these last days of summer fun is to go out with a bang and host an End of Summer luau!  Here’s how to host your best luau to usher in the upcoming school year.

Gather all your buddies with a fun e-vite or traditional invitation letting them know it’s time for them to grab their best luau gear and head on over to celebrate! Check out this beautiful invitation by MiniStore on Etsy.

To set a fun tone for your guests, line your front walkway or driveway with Tiki torches letting your guests know that fun is about to ensue. You will also want to have a variety of island music downloaded and playing from the time the first guest arrives to when the last guests leave. Hang rope fishnet against a wall or in a corner to add a fun touch. Add a few seashells to really jazz it up. Scatter beach balls in the party area to get guests in the party mood or create this easy beach ball garland from Make Life Lovely. Make sure all your tables are covered with a raffia table skirt to give them a finished look. Leis can double as decorations and a fun takeaway for your guests.

String up some colorful paper lanterns for added decorations to any space. Think bright and fun! Party Place can also create you a one-of-a-kind balloon decoration just for your party like this one from www.borderart.com.

When deciding upon your food, stay in theme and choose things like fruit kabobs with pineapple, grapes and other tasty fruit that skewers well. Other food options are chicken chunks with pineapple salsa. Of course, you must serve every drink with a paper umbrella.

Keep the party fun with great decorations from the Party Place. Stop by one of their locations today to get your luau on!