Key Takeaways: There are many creative ways to celebrate a Sweet 16, such as hosting a luxury pop-up picnic, a backyard movie night, or an adventurous day at a local park. For a fun party at home,...
Sweet 16 Party Ideas
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Tea Party Ideas
Key Takeaways: Choose a unique theme: You can pick from over 20 ideas ranging from a classic high tea or garden picnic to creative options like a literary gathering or a Mad Hatter party. Plan a...
Wedding Ceremony Order of Events
Key Takeaways: A typical wedding ceremony order is Processional, Welcome, Readings, Vows, Rings, Pronouncement, Kiss, Recessional, so you always know what comes next. Most non-religious ceremonies...
Birthday Sleepover Ideas for Kids and Teens
Key Takeaways: A birthday sleepover works best when you treat it as a 24-hour timeline with simple steps for prep, arrival, main party, late-night fun, wind down, and an easy morning. Most kids are...
20 Inspired Ideas for a Boho Wedding
Key Takeaways Create a natural setting with an outdoor venue, a circular wedding arch adorned with dried florals, and an aisle lined with layered vintage rugs. Achieve an effortless bridal look with...
10 Going Away Party Ideas
Key Highlights What it is: A going-away party honors a friend, celebrates their next chapter, and creates a sense of closure before they move. Personalize the party: The best send-offs match your...
Expert-Approved Team Building Activities for Small Groups
Key Takeaways: Focus on creating a relaxed atmosphere where people feel safe to talk rather than forcing them into awkward competitive games. Choose activities that naturally encourage conversation,...
Essential Picnic Supplies: A Pro’s Guide
There’s a world of difference between simply eating on a blanket and creating a true picnic experience. One is a meal. The other is a memory. As lead designers for Picnic Makers, we’ve learned that...
23 Creative Bridal Shower Game Ideas
Bridal showers are a chance to celebrate love and new beginnings. The right bridal shower games turn these gatherings into truly memorable experiences. If you're planning the shower or the bridal...
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6 Outdoor Lanterns Chosen By Event Pros
One time, our team was setting up a wedding reception in a beautiful garden. Everything was perfect, but as the sun set, I saw that familiar flicker of panic in the bride’s eyes. Her perfect day was...
Best Water Jug Dispensers
Warm water, leaky spigots, and plastic aftertaste ruin a good spread. You deserve ice-cold sips without drips. In this guide to the best water jug dispensers, we cut through the hype and highlight...
Top Cornhole Game Sets with Real Scores
Have you ever tossed a cornhole bag only to have it slide right off the back of the board, while the next one stops dead in its tracks? We have, and we know how frustrating it is to wonder, "Is the...
Beach Bags with Zipper: Trendy, Durable Choices
Beach days shouldn’t resemble a yard sale in the sand. A tote that flops or gaps, or gulps water, needs an upgrade. The right carryall keeps everything in line. Here are the best beach bags with a...
Best Picnic Backpacks: Tested Picks
Picnics should be simple, but they often are not. Drinks turn warm, food leaks, plates and glasses rattle and break, baskets feel heavy and awkward, blankets let moisture through, and there is...
Best Beach Tents: Expert Picks
The beach sounds like the perfect place to relax, but too often it turns into a struggle. The sun gets too hot, and finding shade is sometimes hard or impossible. What should be a calm day starts...
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