Party Theme: Easter Brunch

I love Easter. Big shocker, I know. 

But aside from the fun of getting a new, cheery dress, or dyeing eggs with your grandma, it holds a wonderful meaning for me personally {and hopefully for you too}. 

HALLELUJAH! CHRIST HAS RISEN!! Can I get a good old, hand raising "AMEN" from you sister! 

We all know the story of Jesus dying on the cross and saving each of us from our sins, but how glorious and just plain awesome that He showed His power by raising from the dead and confirming His true identity as God's son. 

I mean Easter gets me pumped. up. 

I know all the colors we usually use to decorate for Easter are pastels and neutrals, but it feels like we should be getting out some neons and glow sticks and have a huge rager! With that in mind I have found some great bright {and a few pretty pastel} Easter Brunch Party ideas for you to incorporate this holiday. 

Party Theme: St. Patrick's Day!

Happy Friday and Happy March! Wowza where did March come from already!?! As I have confessed many a time already, I am a HOLIDAYAHOLIC. I put up the next holiday's decor the day I take the past one's down. The way I look at it is this - who doesn't love to celebrate... ALLLLLL THE TIME!!?

With that said, HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY YA'LL!!

Here's a few ways to celebrate in style :) 

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For a little help pulling a party like any of these off, just give us a ring!

Party Theme: VALENTINE'S DAY

I LOOOOOVVVEEEE VALENTINE'S DAY. I know I say this around every holiday, but it really might be my favorite holiday! For a girl who loves herself some glitter and pink EVERYTHING it really is the perfect holiday. For all those haters out there that say things like, "It's not even a real holiday" and "It is so mushy and gross" - I say, who doesn't love a good reason to CELEBRATE!?! So cozy on up and enjoy all these ooey gooey, girly, sparkly lovelies that I have pulled together to help you plan a perfectly pink holiday! 

Too much? .... Nahhhh!!! 

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A Valentine's Card Making Party!! I die... 

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As always if you need help or some more fun ideas for your event contact Abby Mitchell Event Planning and Design! 

XOXO, Abby 

DIY: New Years Glitz

The excitement of New Years Eve is all about getting gussied up and celebrating in style with fun friends, food, and beverages (duh)! So here are a few last minute DIY ideas to make your holiday extra sparkly! 

Glitter some old jars to hold silverware, straws, or drink stirrers. Use gold Solo cups for an easy clean up that screams celebration! 

Make your own confetti by slicing up some glittered or shiny paper and toss it around tables covered in simple linens to snazz up the party. I mean how easy is that? 

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This link shows you how to make your own pinata numbers! You can do them in any size and color combo! 

Hot glueing rhinestones to any color of plastic silverware will add a pop of glam to the party! 

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Make your own party hat fascinators for you and your guests! The possibilities are endless with glitter, toppers, and trims. 

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Make these adorable "sparklers" to use as dessert toppers or drink stirrers. Link to DIY is right here!

Enjoy all these festive tricks to turn your get together into a glitzy party! For more help and tips contact Abby Mitchell Events to do all the work for you!! 

Etiquette: The Host/Hostess Gift

To throw a party these days is not something that most people just throw together. It takes quite a bit of work. There is planning a date and setting a schedule, ordering, addressing, and sending invitations, managing the guest list and tracking down all those that don't RSVP (don't get me started on that one), and then planning, decorating, cleaning, and throwing the party itself! 

For someone to reserve a night out of their busy schedule and invite you to be a guest while they show you a good time is a very generous and thoughtful thing for a someone to do! With that being said, it is pretty much required for you to be THANKFUL. This in no way means that you have to bring a lavish and expensive gift to every single thing you are invited to, but it does suggest that if you are going to an event organized by someone else and designed for you to enjoy you might consider bringing a token of your gratitude. 

I recently made some very EASY and affordable goodies for a family get together that I thought could be used for a variety of events as hostess gifts.

These chocolate covered pretzels were a breeze to make and since it was for a holiday gathering I coated mine in crushed candy cane and red sprinkles. Throw a dozen or so of these in a cellophane gift sack and tie with a pretty ribbon... VOILA! 

These homemade crackers are way more doable than I thought they would be and the flavors are ENDLESS! I made rosemary lemon, spicy cheddar, and Italian parmesan. Thrown in a basket with some tissue paper and they were out the door! 

There are so many easy and inexpensive ways to get a gift together these days. Hello we have pinterest!! So when attending your holiday parties this season don't forget to be a grateful guest! 

Do you have a go to hostess gift that you like to give? What are some etiquette tips you have for party guests?