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Impress Your Guests With Special Touches

If you are searching this blog for party ideas, chances are you already host lots of parties. Maybe you are looking for new fresh ideas? Here are some small touches you can add to your next party to help break up the monotony of just the mundane, run-of-the-mill get together!

Chocolate Dipped Spoons
These are so easy and so fun! Simply heat your favorite chocolate over a double boiler and dip the spoon in. Line the spoons on parchment paper and pop them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve with your favorite hot drink. Use plastic spoons for more casual night or try your fine china to really wow your guests! This sweet treat will add a special touch to your party.


Photo courtesy of My Baking Addiction. 

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Newsletter June 2016

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Wedding and Party Blog in June! 
Creative Ideas for Wedding Flowers
Flowers set the tone and bring life to weddings. Most people typically think of bouquets and centerpieces when they hear wedding flowers, but there are so many other creative ways to incorporate beautiful blooms into the ceremony and reception. Here are three ways to add the elegant beauty of flowers
to your big day.

Wedding and Party Tips 
Top 20 Wedding Reception Songs of 2016
Whether you want modern or classic music at your wedding reception, this playlist has songs that both you and your grandparents will love. Get your guests dancing with this list of the top 20 weddings reception songs of 2016.
Must Have Wedding Photos
On your wedding day the last thing you will be thinking about is your photographer. To make sure that your important memories are captured, we recommend making a list of the shots you want taken about a month before your big day.

Wedding and Party Trends
Father’s Day Party Ideas
Whether you want to have a small get-together or a large family reunion, your dad and party guests will love these fun ideas.

To Look Forward To In July
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4 Flattering Bridesmaid Dress Styles

Trying to choose one dress that makes all of your bridesmaids happy is a difficult task. Take a look at these four flattering bridesmaid dress styles that work well with all body types! Hopefully these suggestions will make your selection process a little easier.

1. Cinched Waist
A flattering belt is a great way to highlight the waist but having a cinched waist can really work wonders. This style creates a natural hourglass shape that will look great walking down the aisle.


Photo by: Low Country Bride & Gown

2. Graphic Neckline

V-Neckline
This type of neckline gives a vertical impression to the overall outfit, creating a longer, leaner, and taller silhouette. Your bridesmaids will feel graceful and elegant in this shape.

Square Neckline
The square neckline really highlights the collarbone. This type of neckline is typically good for women with larger busts since they provide a structured frame without revealing too much cleavage.

Scoop Neckline
The scoop neckline is great at elongating short or thick necks. A large scoop will flatter women with narrow shoulders. This type of neckline is especially great for women with an athletic build.

Sweetheart Neckline
The sweetheart neckline is very popular for bridesmaid dresses. The shape adds a nice flirty detail to the overall look of the dress. More skin will be showing in this shape so a simple necklace is typically paired with it.

3. A-Line Dress
Women typically worry the most about their stomach. An A-line dress that hits right above the knee will accentuate the positives and hide the problem areas. Look for dresses with ruching or overlay fabric. 

4. Lace Illusion Sleeves
If you have bridesmaids that are self-conscious about their arms, consider adding lace illusion sleeves. These sleeves are very lightweight and will give your bridesmaids the confidence they need.

When you look for bridesmaid dresses remember that dresses with structure are always going to be more flattering.

If you’re engaged and looking for somewhere to find the perfect bridesmaids dresses in your price range, visit our Wedding & Party Network Directory today.


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Our Story – Conner & Blaire

The Beginning
It all started a few years ago at an event called Greek Week at Arkansas State University. As I was leaving the event a blue-eyed babe casually said, “Hey,” as I walked by. I cautiously said, “Hey,” back because I was unsure if he was speaking to me. Later that night someone with the name of mconner_5 added me on Snapchat and we started to snap almost everyday. A few weeks after Greek Week my big sister in my sorority, Madison Caldwell and her boyfriend set us all up to all hang out! I was so excited and anxious but it went great! After that Conner and I went on our official first date to see Spider Man.

The Proposal 
Conner and I had plans to go on a normal date night but when I got in the car I knew something was up. He told me the plans had changed a little bit and said that I couldn’t ask any questions. He started handing me cards with little clues as to where we were going! We went and got my favorite candy, then shopped for a little bit, got some ice cream and then the next card said we were going home and getting ready for dinner! When we pulled into my driveway I had to close my eyes and was told to get on Conner’s back! He carried me to my backyard… There were pink petals leading to a beautiful gazebo lit up with string lights. We sat down and he told me he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I happily said YES and we went to celebrate with family and friends!

 

Happily Ever After
Conner and I got married on June 11th! We had our wedding outside at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR. It was an amazing day that I will remember for the rest of my life!

 

 

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Independence Day Party Idea

Food, fun, family, and fireworks.  These are what come to mind when someone mentions the 4th of July.  Take your BBQ to the next level with these fun Independence Day party ideas.

Menu:
The 4th of July is all about tradition.  Nothing gets more traditional than grilling out during the summer.  Fire up the grill and get ready to throw on some tasty morsels.  

Choose meat and veggies that are simple to prepare, but will turn out perfectly.  Grab some corn on the cob, potatoes, or any fresh vegetables that you like, wrap them up in foil with your favorite spices (and a little butter) and place them on the grill with your meat.  The foil will save you time on cleanup and cooking everything on the grill will keep the kitchen cool.  Grilled chicken breasts basted with bbq sauce, or ribs with a dry rub are always wonderful.  Don’t forget that hamburgers and hotdogs are a never-fail crowd pleaser also.  For dessert, wow your guests with a beautiful red, white, and blue cheesecake cake, or use fresh strawberries and blueberries to make a more traditional flag cake. [Read more…]

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Must-Have Wedding Photos

On your wedding day the last thing you will be thinking about is your photographer. To make sure that your important memories are captured, we recommend making a list of the shots you want taken about a month before your big day. Meet with your photographer before the wedding and relax knowing that you will have the important photographs you want. Here are some must-have wedding photos to get your list started!

First look
One of the most exciting photographs is always the “first look” picture. This special moment holds so much emotion and you will want to it remember for a lifetime. If you choose to do a first look make sure to have your photographer in a convenient spot ready to capture the joyous moment.

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Preserve Special Memories with Craig Rowitz Photography

The beautiful  memories of any wedding day are easily the most important thing to preserve, and Craig Rowitz Photography and Videography takes special care to capture each moment.

Rowitz has been in business for over 20 years, creating lasting friendships with his clients in addition to providing the unique photos that every bride and groom will treasure. The Palmdale, California based photographer also offers videography services when flipping through a photo album just doesn’t cut it. Enjoy playing back your vows and first dance with top notch video from the Rowitz team!

Rowitz pays close attention to the small details of every wedding. Your centerpieces, flowers, and cake become the focal points of Rowitz’s photos, ensuring you will remember every bit of the wedding day. After the party ends, Rowitz can also create a collage showcasing the most beautiful photos from the collection, allowing you the ease of showing off various photos at once!

Even if a wedding isn’t in your future, Craig Rowitz Photography offers services for other important events! Graduating seniors can rest easy knowing their senior portraits will be one-of-a-kind and pertain to their interests, such as sports. From anniversaries to quincenereas and pageants, your next life milestone is sure to be a hit with amazing photos and video! Looking for family photos? Rowitz has that covered. Gather the parents and kids for a snapshot worthy of hanging over the mantle!

Rowitz and his team take pride in treating each client like family. “This philosophy has not changed over the years and is still our number one goal,” he says.

What is usually the most important step in wedding or event planning becomes the easiest with Craig Rowitz Photography and Videography. Every special occasion can be frozen in time with Rowitz’s photos and video that are sure to please!

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Party Planning Tips & Tricks

Planning a party can be overwhelming at times. Our best piece of advice is to get organized on the front end, and save frustration at the end. Here is a quick checklist to help you start planning for your next party!

Five Weeks Out
Invitations! These days, snail mail is thing of the past and e-vites are so much more simple. You can create amazing invitations online and email them or even text them! Start planning and creating your invite five weeks out from your party, and get the invite sent within the next week. The ideal time to have them sent is by four weeks from the date of the party. Try websites like hobnob to plan your event and invite people through text! They can respond right on their phone. They even have an app for your smart phone! [Read more…]

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Creative Ideas for Wedding Flowers

Flowers set the tone and bring life to weddings. Most people typically think of bouquets and centerpieces when they hear wedding flowers, but there are so many other creative ways to incorporate beautiful blooms into the ceremony and reception. Here are three ways to add the elegant beauty of flowers to your big day.

Flower Arch
The wedding arch is the focal point of the whole ceremony as the bride and groom exchange their vows. A lovely curved arch decorated with colorful blooming flowers is a great way to make a ceremony more romantic and it also creates beautiful wedding photos.

This beautiful arch was designed by Ann’s Petals in Longview, TX. It features grapevine with purple hydrangeas, roses, spider mums, trick, delphinium, lavender roses, picasso mini callas & silver dollar.

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Top 20 Wedding Reception Songs of 2016

Whether you want modern or classic music at your wedding reception, this playlist has songs that both you and your grandparents will love. It is easy to set the right mood by kicking off your reception with a popular song. Get your guests dancing with this list of the top 20 weddings reception songs of 2016.

1. Cheerleader – OMI
2. Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
3. One Call Away – Charlie Puth
4. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
5. Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
6. Jumpin, Jumpin – Destiny’s Child
7. I Want it that Way – Backstreet Boys
8. Stand By You – Rachel Platten
9. Honey I’m Good – Andy Grammer
10. Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
11. Watch Me – Silento
12. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
13. Wobble – V.I.C.
14. Shout – The Isley Brothers
15. Here for the Party – Gretchen Wilson
16. Heartbeat Song – Kelly Clarkson and David Bowie
17. Marry You – Bruno Mars
19. All Night Long – Lionel Richie
20. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson

If you want to guarantee that your reception is going to be a blast, hire a D.J. with experience. For example, DJ Marty The One Man Party is known for his spectacular parties in the Tampa, FL area. There is no chance of dull moments with his fun entertainment. He lets brides create a request list in the music library and he handles the rest. He even offers laser lights, strobe lights, black lights, fog machines and bubble machines. The best way to bring the excitement level up at your reception is with the help of a fun, experienced DJ. 

 

Planning a Classic Halloweekend

The vibrant green of summer has given way cozy shades of autumnal orange and yellow. Pumpkins, pies, costumes, and classic jack-o-lanterns are trademarks of the new season, and the ways to celebrate Halloween are endless. Whether you’re a big party planner or like to enjoy a nice weekend full of fall activities, we have some tips for enjoying every minute of spooky season!