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Tips for hosting your own Super Bowl party
After an action-packed football season, it’s the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos that are headed to the Super Bowl. This is the perfect excuse to
New and Exciting Frontier
Perhaps you are new to the wedding industry and have dedicated a slice of your budget to participate in an upcoming bridal show or two,

Trendy moms throwing green baby showers
These days, you can go green with practically anything, from home decor to clothing. The same goes for baby showers. Mommies-to-be are making an effort

Product of the week: Flowers on Shimmer Invitation
Looking to inject a touch of the outdoors in your wedding invitations? This Flowers on Shimmer card has the perfect floral accent for elegant and

2014 trend: unplugged weddings
With a new year comes new wedding trends, and one thing that we’re going to be seeing a lot more of are unplugged weddings. This

Party essentials for a standout bar/bat mitzvah
When hosting a bar or bat mitzvah, the No. 1 priority is making sure that the guest of honor and his or her friends and

Why do the holidays prompt more engagements?
If you’re seeing an influx of newly engaged couples all over social media and receiving save the date announcements in the mail, you’re not the

Throwing a winter warm-up party
The chilling temperatures of winter cause many to want to curl up on their couch with a cup of hot cocoa and their favorite movie.

Design your own custom invitations
Still searching for the perfect wedding invitations for your big day? Or maybe you’re hosting a retirement party and just can’t seem to find stationery

2 out-of-the-box activities for your bridal shower
If you’re looking to stray from the traditional bridal shower activities, here are a few fun party planning ideas that will help get the party

2014 wedding trend: geometric patterns
One of the trends that you can look forward to in the new year is the use of geometric patterns in everything from wedding invitations

Fun entertainment ideas for your winter party
With summer bashes, everyone can head outside and enjoy the warm sun, barbecue, play in the pool or join together in a game of backyard

Calligraphy Invitation
When searching for wedding invitations, one of the first things you may look at is the design or colors on the stationery. However, one of
Top-Notch Bridal Show Booths
When it comes to bridal shows, your first step is set your show budget. Once you’ve done that and determined which shows you will attend

National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Dress Up Your Pet Day is coming up on Jan. 14. This fun event started back in 2009 thanks to Colleen Paige, an animal

Trending: Roaring 20s
“The Great Gatsby” didn’t just have an impact on the world of literature – it made quite the splash in the wedding industry as well. With

Planning tips and tricks for a stress-free New Year’s Eve bash
Ringing in the new year with family and friends is an ideal way to spend this holiday, so why not host a party? With a

Hosting a diamond ring-themed bachelorette party
The bachelorette party is all about celebrating the bride-to-be before she ties the knot, so why not throw a bachelorette party focusing on the rock