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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| sweet 16 for a boy | 2/7/2012 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: I want to throw a surprice swEet 16 party for my BF.I want it to be a party that he will never for ... A: Nicole: My best way to determine the details of a teen party is to get ideas from the guest of ... | ||
| Quantity of appetizers | 1/25/2012 | Donna Curry |
| Q: We will be serving light appetizers and have a cash beer and wine bar, between 4-7pm. We are in a ... A: The general rule of thumb for a three hour cocktail party without a meal to follow would be 12 to 15 ... | ||
| What is that technique? | 1/23/2012 | Donna Curry |
| Q: I saw it in Australian in a restaurant, a waiter holding a fork and a spoon in his right hand, and ... A: Your question is most interesting and although I have seen the serving technique you noted in your ... | ||
| English afternoon tea party | 1/17/2012 | John Gordon |
| Q: I read it somewhere that traditional English afternoon tea should serve only finger foods, all ... A: There's a lot of snobbery around these things ..... but traditions and rules created by some are ... | ||
| Party for bride renewing vows | 1/12/2012 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: I have step-daughter in law and son that are renewing their vows.(never had the big wedding) They ... A: The tea party idea is a very good one. It can be so elegant, yet, comfortable for all. If you just ... | ||
| School Auction Event | 1/12/2012 | Donna Curry |
| Q: ..we are a small Elementary School planning a silent&live auction with a Candyland theme. I am ... A: Your event sounds like so much fun. I love the Candyland theme - lots of creative and colorful ... | ||
| Wording for invitation | 1/4/2012 | Donna Curry |
| Q: I need some help wording an invitation for a "come and go" 80th birthday celebration. Previous ... A: Here's an idea for the invitation wording: It’s Maggie's 80th birthday. Stop by for tea and ... | ||
| 50th Birthday Party | 11/6/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: How do I plan my 50th birthday party in March and I would like for everyone to wear white or yellow ... A: Jacqueline: Since you have a good lead time, I would send a "Save the Date" right after the first ... | ||
| Event Gala planning | 11/6/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: I am in the process of planning a proposal for an event gala for the non-profit art center that I ... A: Gina: I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you on this group of questions. The help you are ... | ||
| Birthday | 10/31/2011 | Donna Curry |
| Q: Any ideas on wording? Also the party is gonna be focused more on her birthday so should the ... A: Congratulations on your daughter's first birthday and baptism. It sounds like a wonderful ... | ||
| My 13th Birthday | 10/5/2011 | Donna Curry |
| Q: Okay, so my 13th birthday is coming up. I would like to have it planned as soon as possible so I'll ... A: Happy birthday. Here's a few ideas you might want to consider for your party: Scavenger Hunt ... | ||
| School Auction Theme | 10/4/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I am on an auction committee team to organize a school auction and the first step to this event is ... A: Joann As you will know ... I am in the UK and I am uncertain, therefore, whether my advice will be ... | ||
| 12th birthday party | 10/3/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: I need a little something catchy for the invitations, we are going to have games, cookout , music , ... A: Olivia: Is it all girls? or coed? Do you have one thing in common other than school? What are your ... | ||
| summer wedding with a costume reception | 9/13/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: My wedding is set for June but my fiance and I have decided that we would really like to have a ... A: There's nothing wrong (or difficult) with a costume party in June. I'm assuming you are in a part of ... | ||
| Invitation wording | 9/10/2011 | Felicia Reymont |
| Q: I am planning my daughter's 2nd birthday party and need help on thinking of the wording for her ... A: Sorry if you are offended. I'm not aware that my profile says anything about my qualifications ... | ||
| Joint birthday of my husband and son. | 9/7/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I am in deep confusion.Am clueless about what to do,how to celebrate my husband's (whose turning 31) ... A: Great to get a question from the UK .. most are from America! Mary... PEOPLE make the party ... | ||
| 16th Creative Moroccan Invitation Wording | 9/7/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I have been searching for creative Moroccan inviation wording ideas and am coming up short. Do you ... A: Michelle I am confused why a Moroccan theme has Indian food ..... ! However, it sounds great! ... | ||
| Ideas | 9/5/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: John, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to ask questions. We are in Ontario, Canada. June 22, ... A: Brigitte The event sounds wonderful and, of course, for a wonderful, needy cause. Sounds like the ... | ||
| Maxwell's first birthday invite wording..help? | 9/1/2011 | Donna Curry |
| Q: I am trying to get the wording down for our dear son Maxwell's first birthday invitations.. There ... A: Marnie: I looked at the website for Winslow Farm and what a wonderful place for a first birthday ... | ||
| My 21st Birthday Party. | 8/21/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: :) I am turning 21 this November and I am having a small party with family and a few close friends ... A: <i> I am turning 21 this November </i> Congratulations! It's SO difficult to give REAL help when ... | ||
| Baby shower gifting | 7/27/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: Since you are from the UK, I thought you may have a better perspective on my current request. Our ... A: Debbie Not sure about that as I guess that the invitations are for Americans - so you should ... | ||
| My Sweet 16 | 7/24/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I am turning 16 in a little over a month and i will only do it once so i want it to be the one to ... A: Happy 16th! Yeah...we only do ALL our birthdays just once LOL! I'm not sure what theme you need. ... | ||
| theme party | 7/11/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: we are organising a ladies club party and the theme is 'ARABIAN NIGHTS', the party will be attended ... A: I'm not sure how I can be of any help ... as you seem to have a great theme and all the details ... | ||
| Father and Son Bday party | 7/8/2011 | Sandra Sable |
| Q: My son Kaleb (turning 5) and my husband Diego (turning 30) have their birthdays just a couple days ... A: I think you are on the right track keeping a part of the party a surprise. Since culture is a big ... | ||
| Joint Bithday Party | 6/21/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I want to have a joint birthday party next month for my husband who is turning 30 and my stepson who ... A: Joint parties can be a great idea ..... and your family and friends will embrace this without any ... | ||
| Graduation Open House | 6/3/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: We are having our daughter's graduation open house at our home and doing all the food ourselves. ... A: It sounds like you have a good handle on the food choices--lots of variety. Since I am an overall ... | ||
| birthday party | 5/11/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: Hey... I'm having a birthday party for my daughter who is turning 5. We are having it at a local ... A: Great idea for a party. It's such a good novel idea you don't need anything too clever wuith the ... | ||
| Birthday in Barcelona | 5/9/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: My boyfriend and i are going to spend his birthday in Barcelona,Spain.I am going to buy for him a ... A: I am in the UK (an hour from London) and don't have detail about what is available in Barcelona. ... | ||
| Birthday in Barcelona | 5/9/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: My boyfriend and i are going to spend his birthday in Barcelona,Spain.I am going to buy for him a ... A: I love Barcelona .... one of my favourite cities! Why have you chosen Barcelona? I'm not certain ... | ||
| Sweet 16 | 4/30/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: jugglers, acrobats, little games an tuddy bear prizes. I want candy apples big loddypops and a ... A: Firstly ... you've started planning this nice and early ... which is great. SO let's get down to the ... | ||
| Arabian Nights Dinner | 4/26/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: A friend, an Afghan, has a carpet shop(Persian carpets) and would like to invite people to come to a ... A: Sounds like a wonderful, authentic evening. And THAT tells me that I shouldn't even try to come up ... | ||
| Graduation Party | 4/11/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I'm holding my high school graduation party in May. It will be in a smalltown train depot that now ... A: I'm sure you've now got useful tips from people with the same customs.... and hope the party is a ... | ||
| party for father & son who share a birthday | 4/10/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: I am trying to plan a birthday party for my husband (turning 60) and my son (turning 4). I am ... A: Mandy: This sounds like a plan nightmare to me...separating these guest times will be difficult ... | ||
| sweet 16 | 4/8/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: i was wandering if you would have any great ideas for decorations for the party. my colors are red ... A: Keandria: This can be a beautiful looking theme with those colors. Using magazine fashion photos ... | ||
| Graduation Party | 4/6/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: I'm holding my high school graduation party in May. It will be in a smalltown train depot that now ... A: I have a feeling that being in the UK means I don't fully understand your question. Musical themes ... | ||
| joint party invitation wording | 4/5/2011 | Patty Sachs |
| Q: We are planning an unusual joint party for our two sons. One is graduating from college and the ... A: I would keep it very simple, uncomplicated or confusing...that helps the guest. Please join us as ... | ||
| Father/son birthday party | 3/28/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: ....Im trying to have a father/son birthday party.But the big thing is trying to have a surprise ... A: Shannon I think that as the situation is perhaps delicate and you don't want to spoil the surprise ... | ||
| A party for father & son? | 3/27/2011 | Sandra Sable |
| Q: My husband is turning 50 and our son is turning 7 three days apart. On their actual birthdays we ... A: It is always tough when you are trying to cover age groups at a single party. You are on the right ... | ||
| welcoming party idea | 3/11/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: i'm having a welcoming party for new members in my english club. it's basically for catching up and ... A: I imagine that the primary purpose for the club (ie catching up and meeting people) IS the primary ... | ||
| bridal shower | 3/10/2011 | John Gordon |
| Q: Iam planning a bridal shower for my sister at a beauty pallor. Kindly advise what kind of games, we ... A: Now I'm lost .... You sister is "converted"? Don't know what that means. Drinks needn't be ... | ||
Party Planning
John Gordon
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Expertise
Stuck for ideas? I can help with ideas on theming, entertainment and anything creative. I specialise in the unusual and have created party experiences for small gatherings right up to large international corporations. I have a great original idea that is totally flexible and personalises the party in a way that touches people.
Experience
I have been involved with Corporate and Private Events for many years. I both organise and provide entertainment at a wide range from house parties, anniversaries, celebrations, fun days, conferences, seminars, workshops and street parties.
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