• Food.  The game of poker can get serious.  Your guests will not want to take time out from the game to eat a hot meal.   Instead of preparing a large meal, consider having handy snacks available for all the players.  Salty snacks such as peanuts, popcorn, chips, and pretzels are just a few of the salty food items that your guests will enjoy.  The atmosphere of your party should be laid back and fun, not chic and over the top.  Make sure your food represents the theme appropriately.
• Drinks.  Most poker parties involved alcohol. Will you provide it for the party or will you require this to be the responsibility of your guests? Whatever you decide, be sure that you guest are fully aware of it.  Include it on the invitations.
• Invitations.  How will your guests know about your poker party?  For a special touch, choose personalized invitations that announce the date and time of your event.  This is an especially good idea if you want to surprise your friends with a party in their honor.
• Décor.  If your party will be filled with game playing, don’t feel too pressured with going overboard with the decoration. The poker table and game accessories such as poker chips will be plenty of décor.  Spend your money on food and drinks for your guest rather than décor. If you want to add in a simple touch, choose personalized coasters for your guests to set their beverages on. This will protect the cards during the game and be a nice gesture to take home after the party.
• Music.  Be cautious of playing music at your party.  If you do decide to incorporate music, be sure that you do it as the guests are arriving. Playing loud music during the game may hinder your guest from thinking during the game.  When the game is over, crank up the music and have some fun.
• Keep your guests in mind.  You may have guests who have an “early out” and who don’t want to sit around and watch the rest of the game.  Have a backup plan. Board games or a casual conversation area away from the game can be helpful and inviting for your guest. You may also have a few movies for them to choose from to watch until the game is over.

The tips listed above will help you plan a successful poker party.  From the food to personalized invitations inviting guests to your party, there are many ways that you can make the party an event that your guests will never forget. Contact Beth right away and get busy planning and watch your dream poker party become a reality.

• Invitations made of fabric.  Instead of settling for the invitations available in your local party store that will likely be the choice of other hosts, choose personalized event invitations that are made of fabric.  Whether they are covered completely in fabric or just have fabric details, this is a truly unique way to peek the curiosity of your guests.  With countless options available, the sky is the limit in choosing the perfect invitation made of fabric.
• Follow up with friendly reminders.  Once the invitation is sent out, and people know about your event, consider following up with friendly reminders about the party.  Be just as creative with the reminders.  A small piece of coordinating fabric added to a friendly reminder can help your guests remember the fabulous invitation they received inviting them to your event.  Choose to add fabric to all of your stationary needs for you event as an added unique touch that sets your party apart from the rest. Thank you cards after the event is over will complete the big even on a positive note.
• Will you have a guest of honor at your event?  Invitations that include fabric will let your guests know that your big event will be extra special and can also add in a sentimental touch.  If you are hosting an event such as a baby shower or a wedding anniversary, choose to add fabric to your invitations that is a favorite pattern of the guest of honor.  For holiday parties, choose a fabric invitation that coordinates with the season.  Getting in the festive spirit will be easy with the perfect invitation to a holiday party.

If you want your event to stand out among the rest, choose to get creative with your invitations.  Personalized, fabric invitations are a great way to let your guest know that you are putting thought and effort into planning your big event.  Invitations made with fabric, follow up friendly reminders, and other stationary that include fabric will be truly unique.  You can also choose a pattern that will be special for your guest of honor. Be sure that fabric invitations are a part of your big event.  Get inspired and let Beth help you find the one that perfects your party today!

• Choosing tropical colors.  If you are trying to create the tropical atmosphere of Hawaii, choose to add in beautiful hues that represent the beach theme.  Turquoise, emerald green, and coral are all colors that can help bring the Hawaiian theme alive through attire and décor. Long, flowing brides maids dresses in one of these colors will help set the mood and tone for your special day.  These hues are also beautifully represented through tulle and ribbon used on table arrangements.
• Bringing in the natural elements.  A Hawaiian theme cannot be fully carried out until the natural elements are somehow placed into the wedding. This is far easier than it may seem. Choose items such as bamboo seating, flower arrangements that are native to the state, and accents of the ocean such as water, sand, and seashells.  There are countless ways to add in the beautiful natural elements thatHawaii offers.  Some brides choose to say “I do” with the sound of the ocean at sunset on their favorite beach.  If you can’t be inHawaii, why not pretend that you are?
• Personalized wedding stationary.  Wedding stationary provides the perfect opportunity for you to get creative and allow your guests to know that your Hawaiian themed wedding is on the horizon.  Choose personalized wedding invitations created specifically for your big day.  Allow your guests to see your love for all thingsHawaii before they even arrive at the wedding.  This is a beautiful way to add in the Hawaiian theme without breaking your budget.  With many options to choose from, you can go bold and colorful or black and white with simple touches ofHawaii.
• It’s all about the cake.  Your cake will be perhaps the most highly anticipated element of your reception. It is also a great place to make a statement about your love for the beautiful elements ofHawaii.  Choose a cake with an exotic floral arrangement atop it.  You may also consider adding in elements of the ocean such as edible star fish, seashells, pearls, etc.  The sky is the limit when creating a one of a kind Hawaiian themed cake.

If you are planning a Hawaiian themed wedding, use the tips above to help make your big day a success. From personalized wedding invitations that invoke your love of Hawaii to a beautiful ocean themed cake, adding in a touch of Hawaii is a great way to add in beauty and elegance to your wedding.

One of the best ways to add a touch ofHawaiito your wedding is by setting the mood with custom Hawaiian theemed wedding invitations, menus and place settings. Beth would love to discuss your Hawaiian themed wedding with you today, why not give her a call right now?

• It’s time to boogie!  Music is a great way to spice up a birthday party. To make the party truly special, choose music from the past. Help stir up old memories of the guests’ teenage years. You may even get a list of favorite songs from the past. Old music is widely available on the internet. A nice sound system and music from the past will have the party rocking in no time. Add in some décor from that time period to help make the party truly memorable for the guests.
• Sing it!  What can be more fun at a 50^th birthday party that getting in front of the crowd and singing your heart out?  Take the music a step further and have a fun karaoke night for all of the guests. It will be fun watching everyone make fools of themselves while having a fantastic time. Everyone will be surprised at how they can recall lyrics from many years ago. Karaoke is a fantastic way to liven up the party.
• Classic Game Night. Plan a birthday party around classic games that can get the crowd involved in the fun. Crowd pleasing games such as Pictionary, serve as great conversation starters and will have everyone there ready and willing to play whatever game you have next. If you are planning an out door extravaganza, choose games such a horseshoes or croquet to get the party started. Games are without a doubt a great way to liven up any birthday party.
• Fun through food. If you are looking to plan a lively party, the food must also represent your effort. You don’t want to serve filet minion at a carefree, lively birthday bash. Choose food that will be easy to handle and fun for your guest. Some examples include pig n the blankets, cocktail sausages, martinis with little umbrellas, and food on a stick. If you want a fun, carefree atmosphere, you must also create it with food.
• Get the party started before the guests arrive. How you announce the birthday party will make all the difference in the attitude of your guest when they arrive. Choose personalized invitations to help explain that the party will be lively. Get creative with sayings that will peak the curiosity of the guests. Tell them to wear their dancing shoes and be ready to boogie. Personalized invitations are a great way to let your guests know to prepare for a night of fun.

Use the 5 tips above to help you plan an over the top birthday bash for that special someone in your life. 50 is a huge accomplishment and can represent the next phase in life. Begin that phase with a lively party that will get them excited about the future.

One sure fire method to really liven up the party is to send out custom party invitations that reflect the unique spirit of your 50 year young birthday boy or girl! CallBethtoday to get started!

• A fall wedding through color. If incorporating leaves into your wedding is not really your thing, you can create a beautiful fall atmosphere through color. From the color of your bridesmaid dresses to the linens on your table clothes, choose colors that say “fall has arrived.” Hues of browns, oranges, reds, and greens, can give a fall feel without bringing the outdoors in.
• A fall wedding through décor. Many brides, however, choose to incorporate fall into every detail of the wedding. Begin with a nice outdoor setting for the ceremony that highlights the changing season. A wooded area as a backdrop provides the perfect place to say “I do.” Choose to have the reception nearby. Decorate the reception area with pumpkins, leaves, gourds, wheat stalks, etc. Take the things you love so much about fall and create your very own fall theme around them.
• A fall wedding through flowers. As with any wedding, a fall wedding must incorporate beautiful flowers. There are countless varieties available for your choosing. Decide upon the color of your choice and search out your options. For example, if you choose red or fuchsia as a theme color for your wedding you could incorporate red hydrangea, Gerber daisies, deep red roses, or red astilbe. For the most dramatic effect, choose an assortment of colors and fall flowers to make magnificent arrangements and bouquets to enhance the beauty of your wedding.

There are many beautiful themes for you to choose from when planning a fall wedding. Whether it is through color, décor, or flowers, the perfect fall theme awaits you. As you plan your dream wedding, be sure to make sure even the smallest details speak for your love of fall. Personalized wedding invitations created for your special day is another way to take your fall wedding to the next level. Let your guest know before they even arrive that fall will be a significant part of your big day. Get busy planning your big day. From personalized wedding invitations to bouquets created just for you, your big day awaits you.

• Bobbing for apples. This game will be fun for all ages. It is also a treat to watch! Make sure that you fall festival includes this classic. Get a large tub and fill with water. Add in small and large apples to make the game a challenge for those who take part in it.
• Pie eating contest. Have the people who attend your fall festival sign up in advance to take part in a pie eating contest. This messy game will bring about lots of laughs and help make good memories. Simple pies can be made from tin plates, pudding, and whipped topping.
• Picking up ducks. The little ones will enjoy this game. Fill a plastic swimming pool full of water and place numbered rubber ducks floating in it. Allow the kids to come by and “pick up a duck.” The number placed on the duck should correspond with the prize the child receives. Small prizes such as rings, necklaces, balls, etc. are always a hit with young children.
• Let’s go fishing! This is an old timey game that is always fun for everyone. Create a backdrop that simulates water. This can be done by placing blue paper over a piece of plywood. For a more dramatic effect, paste “fish” cutouts onto the blue paper. Designate someone to hide behind the “water” to help kids get the big catch. Use cane poles with clothes pins attached on the end as fishing rods. When the child or his parents places the pole in the water attach small bags of candy to end of each pole.
• A cake walk. Have people in your community donate cakes for a cake walk. Take paper plates and write the numbers 1-20. Place the numbers in a circle and encourage your guests to come “walk” for a cake. Have fall themed music playing in the background and decide who wins the cake by drawing number.

The games listed above are a few old but fun games that have proved successful at fall festivals. Add them to your list of games for your event. Get the community involved by sending out personalized invitations that will help them save the date for your fall festival. Personalized invitations are a great way to get them excited and interested in a night of family fun! Be sure to mention some of the games you have planned and that there will be fun for the entire family. How will you announce your fall festival?

They did a collection of baseball theme Bar and Bat Mitzvah resources and ideas. at the top of the post they featured a Baseball theme custom Bar Mitzvah invitation created right here at BeesCards.com

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Here are three cool ideas to consider to take your next party to the next level with a themed costume motif.

Letter Party – A Variation on the Costume Party
Pick any random letter from the alphabet. It can be the first letter of your first name, the last letter of your last name, the. Now ask your guests to dress up as something that starts with that letter. For instance if the letter were “n” your guests might dress up as nurses, nails, Napolean, or anything else that starts with an “n”. To make it even more fun, try serving only refreshments that start with that letter as well.

Throw a Pirate Party

Pirates have always been a fun fascination for children and adults alike. And the romantic notions of Swashbuclers on the Seven Seas has only been helped by hollywood and Disney in recent years. Whether your next party is a childs birthday party, a retirement party for dad, a Bar Mitzvah or, really, anything else, you could have a big hit on your hands by making it a Pirate Party.

Numbers Can Make For Great Costume Themes

A costume party based on numbers can be a blast for everyone. The number can be interpreted by guests in unique and creative ways that make for a lively party as each person guesses or figures out the others’ cosumes and how they relate to the number. Some people may interpret the number as a year, others will see it’s connection to an author, band, novel or other pop culture icon. There is no telling where they might actually go with their ideas for representing any given number.

Whatever kind of costume party or masked ball you decide to throw, and whatever occasion you are throwing it for, you will certainly want to make sure the event stands out for your guests and creates a lasting memory of the occasion. One way to help make sure that happens is to use custom invitations. Beth, at BeesCards.com can help you create just the right invitation to ensure that your party is as memorable as you deserve.

• Famous Couples Games – This one is easy and fun for everyone! Come up with 15 or 20 famous couples that you or your bride is familiar with.  For example, Prince William and Kate are a couple that almost everyone is familiar with.  Make a list of the names on a piece of paper choosing to include the name of only one of the spouses.  Set a timer for 2 minutes and allow the bride and her guests to guess the names of the couples as quickly as possible.  Choose items from the bride’s registry as gifts for the winner of the game.  This is a true race against time that everyone will love.
• Wedding Dress Designers – Who doesn’t love games played with toilet paper? Divide the guest up into 3 or 4 groups.  Give them a few rolls of toilet paper and some paper clips with the instruction to design a wedding dress and veil from scratch. Set the timer at 5 minutes.  The most creative design wins a prize!
• Find the Cookie Cutter – Everyone loves a good game of hid and seek.  Purchase a cute cookie cutter or other kitchen utensil and hide it in the room that the party will be held in.  Before the shower is over, explain to the guest that there is a cookie cutter hiding in the room.  You may be surprised at where the women will look to find the cookie cutter! There is sure to be laughs during this game.

The perfect wedding shower will involve fun and games! The more games you have, the more unforgettable the day will be for the future bride.  Use the games above to help your bride experience a day that she will never forget. Custom designed invitations can also help commemorate the special day.  The bride will relish in the idea that you had the invitation made specifically for her special day. How will you make her day unforgettable?  Custom designed invitations may just be the answer.

• Hawaii -  Hawaii is an all time favorite for those who are looking for a beach wedding location.  With several locations to choose from in the islands of Hawaii, the weddings are often cheap and affordable. Offering picturesque views and a romantic atmosphere, it is now easier than ever to have a wedding abroad in Hawaii. If it is the beaches and sand that you are looking for, Hawaii is definitely the answer.
• Las Vegas, Nevada – Vegas has been one of the most popular wedding destinations and this still remains true today.  From luxurious, top of the line, A class weddings to simple, elegant ceremonies for two, you can get what you want in Las Vegas.  A popular destination for those who are looking to elope, Las Vegas stands true as the wedding capital of the world.
• Tuscany, Italy – If it is romance that you are looking for, consider planning your wedding in Tuscany.  Boasting beautiful churches, this location will leave your guests breathless.  The beautiful architecture will serve as the perfect backdrop for your wedding.
• New York, New York – Though destination weddings abroad have become extremely popular, New York is still the perfect location to get married. If fashion is a part of your wedding, this is the perfect place to plan your big day.  With one of a kind venues, and high class style, your perfect day awaits you in New York.
• Disney World – Every little girl dreams of a fairytale wedding.  Disney World is a popular place for destination weddings.  Choose a wedding planner at Disney to take care of every aspect of your wedding.  Your wedding budget will determine the type of wedding that you have at Disney.  The sky is the limit!

Choosing a location for your destination wedding doesn’t have to be difficult.  The small list above can help you begin the search in finding the perfect place to say I do.  Once you decide upon the perfect place, choose customized wedding invitations to let your guest know where your special day will happen.  Allow them to see the vision you have for your wedding early on by choosing an invitation designed with you in mind.  What will your customized wedding invitation look like?