Birthdays

Whether you are planning a birthday party for yourself or a loved one, figuring out all of the details can be stressful. Not only do you have to draw up a guest list and send out the invitations, but you also have to pick a venue, decorate it and make sure that there are adequate refreshments (and sometimes food) for your guests. However, if you start planning and preparing an adequate amount of time beforehand... Read more >

Graduations

When you or someone you love graduates from school, it’s time to celebrate! Getting through school is an admirable endeavor because it requires that a student remains determined and committed for years. As a result, when a student finally completes years of this rigorous work, throwing a party in his or her honor is in order.   Although the type of party will depend on the age of the graduate, there are... Read more >

Weddings

Weddings are magical, truly special events that honor your love for and commitment to another. While many people imagine details of what would make their wedding day perfect, the bigger picture can be more elusive, at times. If you are getting ready to plan a wedding, you will have to think about, shop around for and book a number of venues, people and things. From wedding flowers to invitations to rings, each... Read more >

Anniversaries

Anniversaries mark notable milestones in any relationship, venture or journey. While some celebrate the anniversary of opening a business, others relish the anniversaries of their romantic relationships. Whether you have been with a loved one for one month, one year or one decade, be sure to honor your relationship and your partner on your next anniversary. When it comes to planning an anniversary date, some... Read more >

Other Celebrations

Throughout the course of your life, you will experience a number of events worth celebrating with your family and friends. While birthdays, weddings and anniversaries are some of the more common occasions on which people plan extravagant parties and ceremonies, housewarming parties, quinceañeras and religious rites of passage are also important milestones that deserve their own celebrations. Each of these... Read more >

Father's Day Survey

Looking towards a national holiday, we took the time to survey people’s attitudes about Father’s Day. Nearly 900 men and women alike responded to how they felt about the importance of spending time with their fathers and the degree to which being a dad would be or is, in fact, difficult. Of the people who weighed in with their opinions, 69% were women, 67% were parents and 24% were fathers... Read more >

100th Birthday

A 100th birthday is a great time to get family members of the honoree together to celebrate, as it’s a milestone that very few people ever reach. Even if family members live far away from one another, getting everyone together is important for a 100th birthday. Having everyone in attendance will mean a lot to the birthday honoree. Start planning a 100th birthday party well in advance to make sure that you... Read more >

30th Birthday

Despite what many people think, turning 30 is a cause for celebration. A 30th birthday doesn’t make you old or over the hill; it’s just a number and should be celebrated with as much gusto as any other birthday. Parties, dinners, trips, nights out with friends and quiet evenings at home with movie rentals and delivered food are all great ways to ring in a 30th birthday. The birthday honoree should be the one... Read more >