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| Theme help! | 10/14/2008 | The Recovering Sorority Girls (Kristina "Morgan" Rose and Deandra "Brooksie" Brooks) |
Q: Hey it's my 19th birthday in a month and I'm inviting about 24 people, both guys and girls. I want a ...
A: Give yourself an early birthday present and break free of those rules some party mavens insist you ...
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| Pricing | 10/14/2008 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: I am just starting my event planning business and I have been ask todo a Childs birthdday party. I ...
A: When I receive phone calls about Children's parties, I quote the fee that will be payable based on ...
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| Rocket Science | 10/10/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: we are twins and we are having a sweet sixteen!!!! It's a boy girl party, so we tried to think of a ...
A: Well, I think you already made a creative start and cannot think why you are stuck. After ...
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| Last minute party to welcome 250 corporate guest to a new area | 10/9/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I have been given the responsibility of providing a theme for a corporate party welcoming 250 people ...
A: Lucy: Since you are going to be in a Mexican Restaurant it makes sense to adapt the your theme to ...
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| fairy birthday party of 3 yr old | 10/8/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: I just came across your site on searching. I am planning a fairy birthday party for my 3 year old ...
A: Here is a little poem I have used before. It seems the most appropriate for a 3-year-old: A sweet ...
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| BABYSHOWER INVITATION | 10/7/2008 | Wendy Legendre |
Q: i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE SEVERAL HOSTESSES THROWING THE BABY SHOWER SHOULD WE LIST THEM ON ...
A: Whether you should list one or more of the hostesses depends on how well everyone knows the main ...
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| husband 55 birthday party | 10/4/2008 | Wendy Legendre |
Q: I need to find "55" surprise party invitations. The theme for the party is "55 speed limit sign" ...
A: I looked around and couldn't find the type of card you are referring to. I could design one for you ...
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| School Auction Theme | 10/2/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: This year our school will be putting on another auction (both silent and live). These have not been ...
A: Normally I'd ask a lot of questions first but I think this is easy: HEART & SOUL That's the theme. ...
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| Going away party for child | 9/30/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: I am hosting a going away party for my daughter's best friend. She is 5 years old and so are most of ...
A: Wherever you go, No matter how far, ...
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| my mom turns 39...again x's 21 : ) | 9/27/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: My mom...simply wonderful! I have never thrown a big affair but really feel my Mother is quite ...
A: Sherry: The scope of your question is so wide that I could write a book on it...in fact, I have. ha ...
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| Theme for Silent Auction | 9/26/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: My child's school is having a silent auction gala in Feb 09. It will be adults only and were ...
A: Hmmmm.... Sorry for the delay. Frankly, your question is out of my area of expertise. Although ...
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| correct wording for anniversary party invitation | 9/25/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: My husband and I are having a 40th wedding anniversary party on 11/30/08. We would prefer not to ...
A: Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary...sounds like an ideal time to celebrate! As for ...
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| Idea for a hair product launch | 9/25/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I want a really creative idea related to a new hair product launch.. it is related to the previous ...
A: I am happy to help with this question, but I would need to know much more about the product, timing, ...
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| Wedding Gig | 9/24/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am hosting a wedding for 75 people. The food is Authentic Mexican. I will be serving Flank steak, ...
A: Since I am a planner and not a caterer I always defer to my favorite food and beverage links when I ...
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| moms 50th birthday | 9/23/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am throwing my mom a surprise 50th birthday party. its at a hall and everything is included I ...
A: Caroline: I suggest that you figure out your budget and then shop in the party supply sites to ...
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| my 13th birthday | 9/20/2008 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: oh my god my 13th birthday is only 1 week away i cant do much as i live in a flat n my mums house is ...
A: I would regard £100 as more than sufficient! I would SUGGEST working out who you want to spend your ...
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| What should i do for my 20th birthday | 9/20/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: My name is Alicia, I live in Bronx, New York. My birthday is on October 6 in two weeks! I'm stuck of ...
A: I'm afraid I'm going to have to give the same answer as others I get exactly like this. There's no ...
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| 50th Birthday Party Favors Bags | 9/19/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: I am hosting a 50th birthday party for my husband in November.We are expecting 50-60 guests.I would ...
A: Nikki I will have to look up 1958 to see what was happening then in order to come up with some ...
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| Cocktail Hour Before My Wedding Reception | 9/18/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am having a cocktail hour before a four-hour wedding reception being held in New Orleans, ...
A: I usually defer these food and beverage questions to the caterer being used, who would have complete ...
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| Southern inspired goody bags? | 9/17/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: I'm having a party for my 2 year old son's birthday. The guest list is mostly comprised of adults. ...
A: Mardi Gras Parade The very first thing that comes to mind (and probably the easiest, too!) in ...
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| 40th Birthday | 9/16/2008 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: how do i plan my pastors birthday from start to finish.
A: The key thing for a party of this nature (I think) is the guest-list - get the guests right, and ...
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| how to plan a good 17th birthday party my birthday is november 13 | 9/16/2008 | Jeannie-Marie Dunkel |
Q: iam turning 17 for my 16th i only had a littlw get together party for me and my friends and family ...
A: Happy 17th Janessa! Piggy-backing on the "sweet 16" idea, maybe you can throw yourself a "Sassy 17" ...
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| My Dad's 70th Birthday party | 9/16/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: My 4 siblings and I are planning a surprise 70th birthday party for our Dad in January and want it ...
A: I agree that for such an important occasion - a 70th - a joint look back by family and friends is a ...
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| 16TH BIRTHDAY PARTY | 9/15/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO DO A COSTUME PARTY AND WANTS ON THE INVITES COSTUME AND GIFT REQUIRED NOTEING ...
A: There is a standard rule in party planning and that is that NEVER mention gifts on an ...
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| My sweet 16 [ moulin rouge themed party] | 9/15/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: so i am starting to plan my moulin rouge themed sweet sixteen.but have no idea where to start and ...
A: I am so sorry to tell you that I have never seen this movie, or the opera "La Traviata" on which I ...
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| Invitation wording | 9/13/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am in charge of a dinner that is not in and of itself a fund-raising dinner, in that we are paying ...
A: Had you considered calling it a Donor Appreciation Dinner? Are these people known givers or know ...
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| 21st Birthday | 9/13/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: I am having my 21st Birthday Party in November at a Club in boston.MA called the estate i rented out ...
A: I'm afraid that it is customary to offer a drink on arrival! That's why you must suffer for having ...
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| adoption celebration day | 9/11/2008 | The Recovering Sorority Girls (Kristina "Morgan" Rose and Deandra "Brooksie" Brooks) |
Q: My wife and I are adopting 2 girls and soon we are all going to court for it all to be legalised.It ...
A: Congratulations on your adoption! It's tough for us to give you a party plan because we're not sure ...
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| Mom's 55th surprise birthday party | 9/11/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: I need some ideas on throwing my mother a surprise birthday party. I would like to go all out but i ...
A: Invitations to large events for adults often are sent out weeks in advance. But a two-week window ...
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| 21st Birthday | 9/10/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: I am having my 21st Birthday Party in November at a Club in boston.MA called the estate i rented out ...
A: I cannot possibly reflect YOUR style without knowing YOU. How could I? So .... if you were a paying ...
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| Theme for a gala | 9/10/2008 | Jeannie-Marie Dunkel |
Q: I am in charge of helping to find a theme for a gala for 600 people for a non-profit catholic school ...
A: I love the theme that your chairs suggested, nothing puts people in the mood to give money then to ...
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| 80th Birthday Celebration | 9/10/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am having a party for my father who is turning 80. What are the best colors to use for ...
A: Pauline: Unless your father has favorite colors, team colors, organization colors, etc. using fall ...
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| Matron-of-Horror | 9/9/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding. From the beginning of the MOH shower planning, I let it be ...
A: Kelly: You have a tough one on your hands but you are in the right. You, or no other, is obligated ...
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| Mom's 55th surprise birthday party | 9/6/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: I need some ideas on throwing my mother a surprise birthday party. I would like to go all out but i ...
A: Start by recruiting some helpers. Any brothers and sisters who might help you pull off his ...
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| DARES! | 9/6/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: ok. my mother is latting my invite 2 people to my birthday party. TWO!!! how frickin lame is ...
A: Jen I've just received a kick from AllExperts to respond to this, so here goes: There is obviously ...
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| Marketing | 9/6/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: What is an effective way to market yourself?
A: Gail: Like most businesses, marketing options make up a long list--maybe 20 different tactics and ...
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| Special Day | 9/5/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: for my best friends birthday i really want to do something special for her to kind of say thank you ...
A: Alexandra, I think a day out on the town would be a wonderful way to celebrate your friend's ...
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| 40th birthday surprise party question | 9/4/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am wanting to plan a surprise party for my husband's 40th birthday, unfortunately his birthday is ...
A: You will have fun and your husband and guests will love any party you throw...anytime you decide to ...
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| Special Day | 9/3/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: for my best friends birthday i really want to do something special for her to kind of say thank you ...
A: Alexandra To help you, I need a bit more info. How old is your best friend? Would you want to ...
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| Neighbor's Son's Wedding | 9/2/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: Recently our neighbors son got married. We have lived next door for 5 years, and we do neighborly ...
A: Linda: From what you write, it does sound like something might be amiss. I suggest that you speak ...
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