Creating Keepsake Party Photos

Planning a party to celebrate a birthday or special event? Make it an event to remember with keepsake photos! Here are a few tips to create fun and memorable photo opportunities for any special occasion.

Try a Backdrop Banner
Select a banner that fits your party theme. There are many to choose from! Backdrop scenes of your favorite cartoon character or movies that capture the theme of the party are always a good idea. Try a personalized banner that can be customized with the guest of honor’s name. “Happy Birthday”
letter banners are a classic way to mark the event too.

Say “Cheese” with Photo Door Banners
Photo door banners include face holes so guests can step in and become part of the theme for just a moment or two. Consider the height of your guests when you hang the banner. If you’re inviting small children, be sure the banner is low enough for them so there’s no need for last minute adjustments when you take the photos.

If you don’t have a doorway handy for your photo banner, create a stand for it! Attach the banner to heavy cardboard or plywood. Spray adhesive, glue dots or double-sided tape works well for this.

Make Dress up Part of the Fun
If you’re having a super hero party, ask your guests to wear the super hero’s color and hand out masks for the kids to wear. Little girls will feel like royalty wearing a tiara at a princess party. You could also try colorful wigs, inflatable guitars and toy microphones for a rockin’ fun pop star party. Let your theme inspire you!

Create Fun Poses
Once in costume, your guests will look forward to their moment to shine. Make posing for your pictures fun! Put kids on adults’ shoulders, build a human pyramid or use your staircase for a big group shot. Try serious and funny faces, and be sure to get plenty of action shots to capture the fun.

Print and Share
Sending thank you notes with a photo enclosed is an extra special way to provide a memorable keepsake for all of your guests. They’ll enjoy the photo long after the event and look forward to your next party!

Are you ready to plan your party?  Read our Party Planning Timeline for helpful tips to stay on schedule and on budget. 

Clever Ideas for Party Favors for Kids & Adults

Written By Penny Warner.

Party favors are a great way to thank your guests for coming, and favors leave them with a memento of a great time. For a special touch personalize them to coordinate with your party theme. Here are some suggestions for matching party themes and favors.

Party Planning Timeline – Start to Finish

Everybody loves to throw the perfect party, from birthdays and baby showers to holiday get-togethers.  With so much to do, sometimes just knowing where to start can be the hardest part.  If you follow this simple timeline, including helpful hints and ideas, planning your party will be a piece of cake!

Wedding Reception Planning Guide

Written By Penny Warner.

Hosting a Do-It-Yourself Wedding reception is more personalized and a piece of cake when you add the right party details. You can hold it anywhere such as your home or backyard, a local community center, church meeting room or banquet hall, country club, school auditorium, museum, restaurant, or winery. Here are some tips for planning the perfect wedding reception, shower, or rehearsal dinner.

Bachelorette Party Ideas

The bachelorette party is a time for the bride and her friends to really let their hair down.  Whether you want to plan a notorious night out on the town or a low-key night in, here are a few bachelorette party ideas to help you get started.

Bachelorette Party Checklist

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner with the bride and her friends or going out for a night on the town, this handy bachelorette party checklist will help you prepare for the party of a lifetime.

Bridal Showers – Frequently Asked Questions

If you have found yourself in charge of hosting a bridal shower, don’t panic. This handy guide will help you organize a truly magical event everyone will remember.

Bridal Shower Checklist

You offered to host the bridal shower – now what?  Keep this checklist handy to stay on schedule and on budget for a bridal shower she’ll never forget!

Bridal Shower Games

Bridal shower games are a great ice-breaker if guests do not know each other very well.  This handy guide is full of game ideas you can play for tons of bridal shower fun.

Bridal Shower Theme Ideas

Picking a theme for the bridal shower will set the tone for the event.  From the basics to a full-blown extravaganza, you can pick the perfect bridal shower theme to match the bride’s style and your budget.