party city has everything you need to plan the party of a lifetime. come and see a truly amazing inventory of birthday themes for kids, costumes and accessories, and specialty party ware. but at party city, we specialize in party supplies; in fact, we design and manufacture many of the products we sell. store managers know the party trade inside and out. products are organized by color, season, and party theme, so that they’re easy to locate and usually within reach. party city carries major brands of candy like hershey’s, jolly rancher, and jelly belly, as well as store brands ideal for candy buffet.

of all the counsel my husband and i received leading up to our wedding day, one thought has proven to be the most challenging and transformative, and it came from my father-in-law. it requires a level of vulnerability that opens the door for deep hurt; and letting go of those wounds was going to require more change than i would like to submit to. in time, i learned that feelings of forgiveness follow the choice to forgive. it provides a space to work things out and it refuses to let the issue infect the rest of the relationship. it means that even if sorting through a problem takes months of hard work, we will continue to love each other well in the midst of that work.

online planning tools or wedding apps are about practicality – you get a simple way to sort out the logistics of your big day, such as tracking your budget and managing your guest list. what’s more, your wedding planner book will become a lovely memento of the big day that you can refer back to when you’re feeling nostalgic. this pink and gold-foiled planner is great for giving prompts on what you need to organise next, and the spiral binding makes it easy to use. this wooden wedding planner will definitely help you get organised, with checklists to ensure you don’t miss a thing, as well as blank pages to keep track of your inspiration. this wedding planner book is a great budget option, and you can make it feel more special by having it personalised with your initials (or the couple’s initials if this is a present).

and while you are at it, why not have some fun with these diy birthday decoration ideas that will make a home party, or even just a small gathering, feel extra special? we’ve got ideas to celebrate them all, and adults too—you can never outgrow birthday decorations after all. and now for our 21 birthday decoration ideas to get you crafting! yellow bliss road has a diy for a chalkboard-style, customizable version you can attach to string or baker’s twine. embellish the birthday buffet or bar with a simple garland you can make from paper straws. you don’t have to opt for a store-bought table cloth year after year! a “flower bomb” installation is one fun way to impress your guest of honor and delight their friends and family.

we are a full-service catering and event planning company that will surprise you with the most enchanting event or elegant soiree. suzanne and her team will provide guidance throughout the event planning process, including coordination of venues, entertainment, rental needs, event and floral designs and a professionally-trained service staff. that’s all i can say to describe how great you & your staff made our new year’s celebration. the food was great, the decorations just right and the service professional to top expectations. thank you to you and your great crew for helping to make jay and elissa’s engagement party such a success! we were very pleased with the delicious food, gorgeous presentation and outstanding service you provided for our “after the fact” celebration! everything and everyone was perfect!

if the wedding caterer is available on your date, it’s time to talk about menus and prices. schedule a menu tasting to confirm you love your wedding menu. tipping 15 percent to 20 percent on a $3,000 catering bill can feel daunting — especially in light of all the other costs of throwing a wedding — but tipping your wedding caterer is standard practice. catering prices depend mainly on how fancy you want the food and service to be and how many guests you’ll have.

hope mirlis is a registered wedding officiant, an ordained non-denominational minister, and a certified yoga instructor specializing in pre-wedding mental health. she is the founder of a more perfect union, a premarital counseling business. she has a mfa in dramatic arts from the university of california, davis. the idea of planning a wedding can be very intimidating. however, with some foresight and careful research, you can make the process much easier.

from the minute details to the major decisions, our team of experienced planners will ensure your event goes according to plan with full and transparent communication. take full advantage of our knowledge of local vendors to source the best photographer, florist, tent rental, and dj to match your vision. upon our complimentary meeting at the month-of appointment, our team will liaise with your vendors to gather details for building a structured timeline for the last few weeks before and the day of your event. stori events will design your event to match your vision, budget, and personality. while the world is taking on virtual and hybrid events in their own homes; we, at stori events would like to offer our products and services for all special milestones throughout your lifecycle: birthdays, showers, engagements, anniversaries and so much more. we love playing with different colour schemes, graphics and elements that help to create a unique experience for you and your guests.

the principles for living, are the principles for loving and living with each other, as husband and wife, in the best of ways. it says in the scriptures, “better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.” (proverbs 21:9) “better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.” (uh-oh… i live in a desert with my husband. decide not to complain about the person, and see if your irritation dies from lack of fuel.” that advice won’t work for every irritation, but it will for many. restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.” (proverbs 27:15-16) unfortunately, this is true. decide not to complain about the person, and see if your irritation dies from lack of fuel.” that advice won’t work for every irritation, but it will for many. “there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” (proverbs 16:25) and sometimes by being so adamant about proving to your spouse that yours is the “right” way, it can cause a death in your relationship.

at brides, it’s our job to highlight the best of the best in the wedding industry, and we’ve admittedly fallen short. based in south florida, kareem virgo is a wedding and lifestyle photographer. in addition to weddings, porter has a diverse portfolio of portraits, athletes, and musicians. their work has been seen in a variety of publications including the knot, southern bride, and modern luxury weddings. bri mcdaniel is a wedding photographer located in atlanta and seattle. with nine years of experience in the industry, jeter is “inspired by raw emotions and sincerity between a couple.” based in brooklyn, she is known for her “classic yet contemporary” aesthetic and admits that she enjoys the logistics and organization of an event as much as the details. in addition to her planning company, she is the publisher and editor of the b. collective and author of “b inspired the book.” nathalie cadet-james, a former attorney, is the founder and ceo of luxe fête event planning and design studio based in miami. kaycia rhone is a certified wedding planner and the founder of kaycia rhone events in atlanta.