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Question I am having a surprise birthday party for my mom 2 weeks before her actual birthday and i was wondering if 2-3 weeks before the party is a good time to get the invitations out or do i need to give the guest more notice? And also i am having the hardest time coming up with a color scheme for her 55th do you have any good suggestions? Thank you:)
Answer Dear Tracey:
Pardon the delay in answering...
3 weeks is fine for in-town folks, especially if it is on a Saturday. but if you want special people that live out of town...the longer the better. In fact, a phone call or e-mail to key people further ahead wouldn't be out of line. They need to make travel arrangements, etc.
As far as colors, I would use her favorites...if you need to be reminded just look around her house and in her closet. Her choice of colors can be easily detected that way. On the other hand you can go "celebration" colors of hot pink, teal, purple, that just shout out festivity for anyone no matter what there favorites.
Or you can follow her personality...if I were to plan a party for my sister--it would be pastels, since she is a soft-spoken, serene, gentle person...etc. Black and white would work for a dramatic and theatrical-type person.
Or if she has traveled to and loved a destination that has certain colors associated like Hawaii, the Orient, Beachside, or Nature-sites like a park or camping setting. They all have a color scheme.
I hope that has helped you in your decisions.
Have a great party and try to enjoy the planning as your own little pre-party.
