Think themes If you've got a specific theme in mind for your wedding (vintage tea party, summer festival, winter wonderland... the possibilities are endless), it's a brilliant idea to incorporate this into your save the date cards as a subtle hint to guests as to what to expect. The sa…

While the appearance of Easter treats in stores is something of a national joke, it acts as a timely reminder for those with big party plans for the spring holidays. The official dates, including that lovely long bank holiday, are Good Friday on the 25th, Easter Sunday on the 27th and Easter Monday on the 28th of March. To ensure your party is well attended and stands out from the crow…

But what makes a perfect party invitation? There are a number of factors to consider when choosing or designing an invitation to ensure that it will wow your guests. 1. Theme Your invitation should match the theme of your party as closely as possible in order to help get your guests in the right frame of mind. Sending a themed invitation can get your guests to t…

You can mark Burns Night (25th January) with a sumptuous banquet, or just raise a glass and enjoy a few poems around the kitchen table with a few family and friends. However you do it, you will be taking part in a tradition that goes back over two and a half centuries. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper began in 1801, when nine men who had known Robert Burns gathered, five years af…

Now, with our party planning, we can all create wonderful cards and invites tailored exactly to the person or event and put a big smile on people’s faces. After all, nothing quite says “I love you” like going the extra mile and doing something individual for someone. It shows that rather than just reach for the nearest party invite or generic birthday card, you’ve thought about …

And while this is great while it lasts, it can often leave people with the January blues after it's all over, especially when you have to go back to work after the long festive break. So, that's why it's such a great idea to offset these January blues with a few parties. However, people don't usually associate January with lots of parties, so here's a few ideas to get you started. …