The Planning

Deciding where to hold your party can be the cause of one of the biggest party planning headaches! It’s all very well to want a live band, bouncy castle for the kids and seventy three guests - but ...

When planning the bash to end all bashes the lighting might not be your first, or highest priority, but it's a finishing touch that can really make all the difference! If you are hosting your party ...

Remember the days when a packet of balloons and a reel of streamers was about the limit when it came to party decorations? Thankfully nowadays, we’re absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to ...

Entertainment is not just confined to kids' parties – grown ups are getting in on the act and laying on all kinds of amusements for their guests too! What's on Offer? What do you want! You can ...

Choosing the right type of food and drink to serve at your party will depend on a number of things: Type of party Time of year Theme Age of Guests Budget Venue ...

Buying a suitable gift can be a difficult task, and trying too hard to be quirky can result in a pressie that isn't really wanted. Perfume, decent wine and vouchers for days out might not be the most ...

A guest book being handed around the tables at a wedding reception is a common sight and of course a lovely keepsake for the newly weds. But don't just think of them as a wedding tradition - guest ...

Just the very mention of the word 'party' can send shivers of embarrassment through the best of us.

Why is it that everyone else seems to have better fitting jeans, loads of amusing ...

Your invitation should reflect the entire mood and theme for your forthcoming party - here’s how to create yours with flair and imagination! Children’s Invites You’re spoilt for choice with ...

Getting everyone up and on the dance floor should be one of your main party priorities - but it doesn’t come without its trials and tribulations! Whilst the Kooks and the Killers might be topping ...

Keeping a running check on your spending for a party is always a good idea - all that splashing out on ‘little things’ can soon add up! What’s Your Budget? Start your party planning with a ...

It’s all very well laying down plan after plan for a party to end all parties but if your budget is currently languishing at zero, you’re going to have to suss out bargains every step of the way! ...

Every party needs a plan - whether it’s just a few hastily scribbled notes stuck on the refrigerator or a whizzy bells-and whistles spreadsheet on the computer, you’ll find things will glide along ...

If you know you’ve got a big event coming up for a loved one, it makes sense to start doing some monetary planning as far in advance as you can. Even if it is a year or eighteen months away, ...

Weddings and birthdays usually spring to mind when you think of a reason to order in a specially crafted cake but nowadays, from retirements to baby-showers, graduations to leaving dos, a cake is an ...