Baking is a long-time holiday tradition, full of amazing cookies, cakes, and other delectable goodies. This season, try making the activity into a bake-off competition! Continue reading "Christmas Bake-Off Ideas" »
Celebrate Christmas With These Fun Party Themes
Christmas is right around the corner and everyone is looking to celebrate this holiday. Stand out from the crowd this December with these Christmas party themes! Continue reading "Celebrate Christmas With These Fun Party Themes" »
December Birthdays
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means? It's December and it's time to celebrate all your favorite December babies! If there's a month made for fun festivities, it's this month. So what are some of the best ways to celebrate December birthdays? Well, we put together a short list of some of our faves: Continue reading "December Birthdays" »
#FromTheGroom – How to Survive Engagement Season Questioning
There are about two weeks till Halloween which means engagement season is just around the corner. If you don't know what engagement season is, it is the time between November and February when most couples get engaged. Many think that engagement season is big partly due to social media and partly due to the fact that you will soon be around the majority of your family. Plus, Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day is typically a time of warm and happy occasions and it seems less likely that someone would say no. But, let's say you're not ready to pop the question. You've been dating your significant other for a while and you know many family and friends will be asking those annoying questions, "So when are you popping the question?" or "When do you plan on getting married?" Well, I've got some great answers for you to give. And, if you are ready to pop the question, just check out some of our older blogs for inspiration!
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5 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is in two short days. If you haven't finished your shopping, or like to wait until the last minute, finding the perfect gift can be difficult to do. We chose five gifts that we feel are perfect for anyone, even the person who has everything! Continue reading "5 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas" »
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Last Minute Holiday Activities for Kids
Need some last minute holiday activities for the children? There are many ideas out there and you may have lost track of time in the middle of shopping, baking, and holiday parties. So, Wedding and Party Network has some ways to get quality time in with your kids.
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CRAFT – If you're looking for something indoors for your kids to do, go to your local craft store and buy some plain clay ornaments for them to decorate. They can use paint, stickers, glitter, and any other supplies you might have on hand to make a special ornament for your tree. This is a great way to add something special to your tree each year.
$10 SHOPPING SPREE – Teach them about the spirit of giving by taking them to a dollar store nearby with $10 and letting them pick out presents for the people they love the most. Try to pick a theme, such as personal care or a specific color, to make it easier.
GO FOR A RIDE – One of my favorite childhood memories about Christmas was when we would hop in the car and look for Christmas lights around town. Certain neighborhoods typically go all out with lights on their property, and everyone can pick their favorites. Make sure to find a good radio station with Christmas music during your adventure!
Christmas is just days away, so spend some quality time with your children this holiday with these great activities! Merry Christmas!
Christmas Parties With A Twist
Christmas party themes are full of holiday spirit. You see the classic Ugly Sweater parties with the spiked eggnog and the dirty santa gifts. But this year, how about something a little different? Wedding and Party Network has three great ideas to make your Christmas party one to remember.
Lights, Camera, Movie Themed Parties
Draw inspiration from a popular seasonal movie to create a holiday party theme.
The Nightmare Before Christmas, for example, can give your Christmas party a Halloween twist. This Not-So-Scary-Christmas theme combines two very fun holidays into one wonderful event. Adding Santa hats to black cats and draping faux spiderwebs over red poinsettias is a great way to mingle the elements of each holiday into one fun-filled party.
Tip #1: You can twist black and white pipe cleaners to make Halloween themed candy canes.
Tip #2: For entertainment have the movie playing in the background the same way you would music.
With so many wonderful holiday movies there are endless party themes possibilities.
Party to the Holiday Tunes
Turn up the holiday music and start the party! Make a popular holiday song into the theme of your celebration. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, for example, lets you get really creative. All you have to do is listen!
Use the song lyrics as the inspiration for your event. Decorate with blue and silver candles, serve eggnog and play card games too, just like the song cheerfully belts out. Make sure to have the lyrics printed out in case some guests don’t know the song.
Tip #1: Draw sled tracks on paper and tape them around a chalked-in body outline.
Tip #2: Make it fun by dressing up. Pick someone to dress like grandma and another guest as a reindeer and watch them act out the song as it plays. Your guests will be laughing all night long and hoping to play grandma next year.
Choose your favorite holiday song and let your creativity go to work!
A Cozy Soup Soiree
Everyone loves a good potluck and soup is a great way to warm up your guests from the chilly temps. Melt the cold this season with a soup bar.
When deciding what soup to serve, your options are endless. Offer classic soups like homemade chicken noodle as well as some with a Christmas twist, like winter squash soup or a hearty stew. Invite guests to bring their favorite sides, or even a delicious dessert that will go well with hot cider and mulled wine.
Tip #1: Tell your guests that their ticket into the soup bar is Christmas sweater attire.
Tip #2: Decorate your soup bar with a wintry flower arrangement. Combine amaryllis with, evergreens and deep red cranberries in a frosted vase or red tin pail.
Christmas parties don’t always have to be the usual “singing carols and drinking eggnog.” Mix it up, and you’ll have the most interesting and original party around!
Inspirational Friday – Holiday Weddings
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 holiday weddings.
Holiday weddings are festive, elegant, and absolutely stunning. It's definitely the time of year to bring your family and friends together to celebrate a momentous occasion. There are many ways you can create a breathtaking holiday wedding. Go with winter white or keep it traditional with red and green. You can also incorporate metallic into your holiday wedding scheme too. Your flowers, wedding cake, and even the style of wedding gown you choose can all be influenced by the holidays. Just pick a theme and go with it.
Plan a Christmas Brunch
There are many traditions and celebrations during the holidays. Some people host various parties, fix different recipes, or open gifts on Christmas eve. Some families have dinner on Christmas, but what do you do for breakfast or lunch? Why not start a new tradition on Christmas by planning a Christmas brunch? Wedding and Party Network has a few tips on planning a brunch that your family and friends will love.
Perfect timing – Who do you plan on inviting? Close friends and family members are great guests to invite. Since most families open their gifts that morning or even on Christmas eve, a brunch is great. It gives everyone time to open gifts and get ready.
Holiday decorations – Since your house will already be decked out for the holidays, no decorations required. The only thing you might decorate is the table and the food table. Come up with a festive table centerpiece for your dining table and food table. Don't forget the table linens, tableware, and servingware. A fun accent is to have place settings made of Christmas ornaments. It can serve as a party favor as well and your guests will want to put them on their tree as soon as they get home.
What's on the menu – Think about serving various pastries, such as cinnamon rolls, scones, and muffins. Even have doughnuts for brunch. Make sure to display them as a doughnut tower to create depth for your table. Plus, it's a fun way to serve doughnuts. Also, serve fruit kabobs, casseroles, gingerbread waffles, french toast, or a candy cane coffee cake. There are many recipes to try out for your Christmas day brunch. For drinks, set up a mimosa bar, hot chocolate bar, and have all your juices ready to go.
Start a new Christmas day tradition with a brunch. It's a great time to spend with close friends and family.
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