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. 

Marvelous Mardi Gras Party

By Penny Warner

It doesn’t have to be Fat Tuesday to host a Marvelous Mardi Gras Party. Choose a “Bon Temps” theme for a birthday party celebration, baby shower, wedding reception, prom night, or even a simple dinner party. You can order a complete Marti Gras party kit, with hats, horns, balloons, beads, and carnevale masks, and then add your own special touches to personalize it for your friends or family. Turn up the Zydeco music and laissez les bon temps rouler!

Election Party Planning Guide

Whether you’re planning a rally for your favorite candidate or want to get kids engaged in the democratic process, you can throw an election party to get everyone excited about politics and the freedom to vote.  Here are some tips and ideas to help you all the way to Super Tuesday.

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.

Crafty Kids Birthday Party

Written By Penny Warner.

For a cool and creative birthday party theme, host a Crafty Kids Party! It's a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to celebrate the Birthday Honoree while engaging the guests in creative hands-on activities. Simply provide a variety of art materials and inspired craft kits, set up some easels and tables, and let the budding artists put their imaginative energy to work. Everything from the invitations to the party favors are sure to be priceless!

Pool Party Planning Guide

There’s no better way to cool off during summer than with a pool party. So dive right in and use these tips to make your pool party a splashing success.

Company Party Ideas with a Patriotic Theme

Looking for ways to keep coworkers and customers engaged during the busy summer months?  Support your community and promote your business by getting involved with parades, family carnivals and other community events. Check out these simple, fun ways your workplace can be a part of patriotic summer celebrations. 

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!

Complete Luau Party Planning Guide

Written By Penny Warner.

A tropical luau makes a great theme for any type of party – birthday, reunion, housewarming, clambake, barbecue, or even a bridal or baby shower.

Top 10 Fun Office Party Themes

Do your co-workers have a case of the Mondays that seems to last until Friday?  Cure their workday weariness with an all-out office celebration!  Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an accomplishment, a holiday or any event these budget-friendly party themes make it easy to liven up your office for less.