Whether you write it as the Roaring Twenties or Roaring 20s, this party theme is one that never seems to go out of style. Not only is it a throwback to an iconic era of glitz and grit (think Art Deco, silent movies, and bootleggers), but it’s also one that lends itself to a variety of other themes — from Great Gatsby-themed parties to murder mystery events set in the Jazz Age. 

If you’re planning a Roaring 20s party of your own, you’re in good company. Use this list of party ideas —including tips for your venue, catering, decor, games, and invitations — to dream up, plan, and host a roaring good celebration.
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You’ve welcomed your baby into the world. Now it’s time to welcome them into your Christian faith. Your baby christening ceremony will prepare your child to take Christian sacrament, and it will serve as your baby dedication to God.

So many important things happen in the space of this short ceremony — from your baby’s baptism to their Christian naming ceremony to the recognition of their godparents. A baby christening carries a lot of big moments in the life of your little one, and it’s a big reason to celebrate. To help you with this important celebration, we’ve put together this guide to planning and hosting the event.
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Valentine’s Day is that special day of the year dedicated to romance. But if you’re looking for ideas that go beyond a bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates (although those are certainly classics for a reason), then you’ve come to the right place. Discover some of our favorite ideas, tips, and inspiration to help you plan an incredible date night. Plus, find a variety of romantic Happy Valentine’s Day card designs and messages that you can personalize for a truly unique expression of your love.
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A milestone anniversary is coming up and you want to celebrate it in your own special way. Forget overtly romantic cards or generic greeting cards — you’re all about sending a funny anniversary card to someone who means a lot to you.

If humor is a central part of your relationship, you can’t go wrong with funny anniversary cards. Whether you’re celebrating a friendship or a wedding milestone, these ideas will help you craft a memorable, humorous, and cute anniversary card.
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Oh, baby! You’ve got a big life change coming up, which is something to celebrate. And since your little one is sure to be one of nature’s most beautiful creations, it feels so right to celebrate surrounded by nature.

An outdoor baby shower allows everyone, including the baby-to-be, to get some fresh air and sunlight — or starlight! Plus, it opens the door to ideas that you just couldn’t do inside.

From nature-inspired themes to unique venues to outdoor party decor, going outside allows you to think outside the box. You can create a one-of-a-kind outdoor baby shower by embracing all things nature. Here are 30 outdoor baby shower ideas to get you started.
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Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, Halloween party, or even a retirement celebration, costume parties are one of the most entertaining ways to mark the moment. With the right costume party ideas, you can turn your one-time festivities into something you and your guests will always remember. Use these costume party ideas to inspire your event’s theme, plus discover tips and invitation designs to make your party planning easier.
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How is it that RSVPs seem to simultaneously make wedding planning easier and harder?

You can’t plan a wedding without getting a proper headcount of how many guests are coming and which wedding events they’re attending. But collecting all those RSVPs, counting them, following up with everyone who forgot to RSVP, recounting them, and adding all those names to your wedding planning spreadsheet — it’s a lot.

However, if you choose the right wedding invitations with RSVP cards built in, your wedding stationery will basically act as your wedding secretary. You’ll be able to collect RSVPs, meal selections, and the names of plus ones, all in one place.

Here’s a look at 11 gorgeous wedding invitations with RSVP cards, plus tips on how to use them to make handling RSVPs a breeze.
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If your little one likes to howl at the moon and roar with brave lionesses, why not throw a wild one birthday celebration? Not only is this party theme full of untamed creatures — from giraffes, lions, and monkeys to the party guests themselves — but it’s also a versatile theme that you can take in a variety of directions. Sure, it’s popular for kids parties and baby’s first birthday party but it could work just as well for that wild child at heart who never wants to grow up. 

With this list of fun decor options, creative food ideas, and easy invitations, you’ll plan the perfect wild one birthday theme party and have a roaring good time.
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Planning a surprise birthday party is such an exciting experience. You get to create a big moment for the birthday honoree and show them how happy you and their loved ones are about their big day.

While planning any party has lots of moving parts, planning a surprise party has even more considerations as you have to keep everything hush-hush from the guest of honor. To help you prepare an unforgettable (and well organized) celebration, use this surprise birthday party planner to get you from the very first idea to the grand reveal.
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As a new calendar year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about also celebrating the wonderful holiday of Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year. It’s a holiday all about happiness and prosperity, filled with rich colors and cultural New Year traditions.

In this guide, we’ll share a few of those standout traditions and themes from the Lunar New Year. We’ll also share some popular traditional Chinese New Year greetings, along with ideas for thoughtful messages you can send to loved ones or close friends who are celebrating the holiday.
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