In preparation for one of the most anticipated nights of the year, we are here to help you find your style with digital invites and cosmetics to match. Throwing a glamorous New Year’s bash has never been easier or more fashionable than with the Greenvelope and butter LONDON 2015 holiday collection.
The holidays are approaching quickly. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Festivus, Kwanzaa… there are plenty of reasons to celebrate in the coming months. To make those celebrations actually feel like celebrations, you need to up the importance of enjoying them and take down the stress level. We know that can be easier said than done, which is why we talked with event and party experts to find you the best and most effective ways to cut down on that party planning stress.
Labor Day Weekend: the coveted long weekend before the summer warmth fades into the crisp autumn air. Historically, it also marks the last day of the year deemed appropriate to wear white (apparently, says somebody). So whether or not you follow the fashion police on that one, why not use the opportunity to throw a White Party where your guests can don their crisp creme, eggshell, and ivory apparel and give a proper farewell to summer. Here are our top 4 tips on how to throw a white hot Labor Day party that will be one for the books!
We brought together insight from both event industry experts and expert party-goers to bring you our top summer party trends right now. Share your faves with us in the comments section below!
Garland DetailingÂ
Simultaneously playful and utterly chic, if we saw garland chandeliers at every party, we wouldn’t complain.Â
Jimmy Gideon Photography
We know everyone is talking about “back-to-school”, but summer’s not over yet. Here are six fun party themes to throw before the first leaf falls:
1. Camping: for real or just in your own backyard–is a great way to enjoy the warmer nights and starry skies.  Essential activities include roasting marshmallows and making S’Mores, sharing stories (both spooky and sentimental), playing flashlight tag, and snuggling under shared blankets. Surprise your guests with a farewell gift…a bag of homemade trail mix.
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Summer is coming, and for many of our readers this may be their last summer of freedom- it’s graduation season! Along with the season of course comes graduation parties, a chance for you to not only celebrate with your friends and family, but to mark the beginning of your transition into adulthood. Leave behind the solo cups and kegstands with these 5 tips for throwing a gorgeous graduation party.
1. Bye-Bye Beer Pong, Hello Horseshoes
Welcome you and your friends to the real world by ditching the freshman classics, and take your party activities to the next level. Really get into the spirit by decorating your horseshoes in your school colors, or have your guests take a swing at it themselves. See how with this chic DIY from design.love.fest.
Forget spring cleaning – we are ready for spring entertaining! And what better way to celebrate the season than with a chic citrus-inspired party from Syzygy Events & Elizabeth Duncan Events?
The pair was inspired by a traditional citrus palette – orange, lemon and lime. This made tying the look together simple – with everything staying within three set colors and playing off of a distinct summery vibe.
Abby Jiu Photography
Super Bowl XLIX is just around the corner, and the city of Seattle could not be more pumped! While you don’t necessarily have to reside in Seattle to be a Seahawks fan, there are definitely some cardinal rules you must obey. Without further ado, the 8 golden rules of a Seahawks Super Bowl:
If you’re anything like us, you know that the best part about the holidays is the holiday parties. The holiday season and parties go together like peanut butter & jelly, like eggnog & rum, like turkey & cranberry sauce. The only thing we love more than partying is… um… well, nothing really. But one thing we love more than a regular party is a green party! So we are here with some seasonal inspiration of how to make your holiday shindigs more fun and more eco-friendly! Whether you choose to adopt a single recommendation or all of them, you’re on your way to a more sustainable event, and a happier earth.
Just as we love to celebrate the coming of spring with a garden party, a great way to celebrate the coming of autumn is with seasonal colors and flavors. Â In this article we will help you find the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance for all your autumn themed events, starting with table decor.
Let’s talk colors first.  Despite the dip in temperature, autumn is all about warm colors: orange, yellow, red, brown. Warm colored napkins, candles, pumpkins (various colors and sizes), and pinecones are a great starting point for preparing your autumn tablescape. Spread the pumpkins, pinecones and candles across the length of the table or place them on large wood coasters.  You can also add a floral arrangement in a low vase.  My personal favorites are a combination of yellow beech leaves, pale-pink and white dahlias, and gold spider mums or a mixture of pomegranates, red viburnum berries, ranunculus and a couple green leaves to balance out the warm colors. read more…
