The Planning

Buying a suitable gift can be a difficult task, and trying too hard to be quirky can result in a pressie that isn't really wanted. Perfume, decent...

Weddings and birthdays usually spring to mind when you think of a reason to order in a specially crafted cake but nowadays, from retirements to...

Deciding where to hold your party can be the cause of one of the biggest party planning headaches! It’s all very well to want a live band, bouncy...

When planning the bash to end all bashes the lighting might not be your first, or highest priority, but it's a finishing touch that can really make...

Remember the days when a packet of balloons and a reel of streamers was about the limit when it came to party decorations? Thankfully nowadays,...

Entertainment is not just confined to kids' parties – grown ups are getting in on the act and laying on all kinds of amusements for their guests too!...

Choosing the right type of food and drink to serve at your party will depend on a number of things: Type of party Time of year Theme Age of...

A guest book being handed around the tables at a wedding reception is a common sight and of course a lovely keepsake for the newly weds. But don't...

Getting everyone up and on the dance floor should be one of your main party priorities - but it doesn’t come without its trials and tribulations!...

Just the very mention of the word 'party' can send shivers of embarrassment through the best of us. Why is it that everyone else seems to have...

Your invitation should reflect the entire mood and theme for your forthcoming party - here’s how to create yours with flair and imagination!...

Keeping a running check on your spending for a party is always a good idea - all that splashing out on ‘little things’ can soon add up! What’s Your...

It’s all very well laying down plan after plan for a party to end all parties but if your budget is currently languishing at zero, you’re going to...

Every party needs a plan - whether it’s just a few hastily scribbled notes stuck on the refrigerator or a whizzy bells-and whistles spreadsheet on...

If you know you’ve got a big event coming up for a loved one, it makes sense to start doing some monetary planning as far in advance as you can....