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Party Planning/Questions Answered by Expert Stephanie Malone
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 40th Surprise for my husband | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Here is what I have so far...1-5pm free bowling & shoes at the neighborhood alley. The pizza place ... A: Sassy. That sounds like a really fun party. I especially love the idea of requesting charitable ... | |
| surprise 70th birthday party | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: My sister and I are planning a surprise birthday party for my mother who will turn 70. She has ... A: Anita, I think that sounds fabulous. I be your mom will love it, and it sounds like it will be ... | |
| nautical themed party | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm having a most unusual party event at my school. This is my 5th year hosting and coordinating ... A: Anita. What a great theme! That really lends itself well to fun, creative decorating ideas. I'm not ... | |
| wedding shower invitations | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I have offered to throw a bridal shower for a close friend. When I received the list it had several ... A: Alexis. Thanks for your question. I'm assuming you received the invite list from your friend who you ... | |
| My Retirement Party | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: I am 52 and will be retiring from 28 years as a Social Worker. I recently started my own photography ... A: Pamela. First of all, let me say congratulations! I'm so excited for you. And starting your own ... | |
| Auction Theme | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: my children's school is having their annual (this is the 7th) auction to raise funds. Last year's ... A: Maryanne. Below are several theme ideas which lend themselves well to fun, creative decorations and ... | |
| BBQ themed bday party | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I am giving my Dad and my step mom a BBQ themed birthday party together.I need some decorating ... A: Amy. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the site or not, but I love Party 411 for themed ... | |
| Going Away Party | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: My son has joined the Navy and is leaving for boot camp soon. I would like some ideas on giving him ... A: Vanessa. Thanks so much for your question. I'd love to offer some suggestions and places where you ... | |
| going away party | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I was going send them out one week ahead of time and someone told me that would be rude, that is too ... A: Diana. For an informal celebration, two weeks is typically considered an appropriate amount of time ... | |
| 80th birthday | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: We are planning an 80th birthday party for my grandmother. Her family and friends are all over the ... A: Karen. I apologize for the delay in responding. I hope it's not too late to provide some guidance in ... | |
| 90th birthday party photo display | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: We are hosting an Open House for my Grandfather's 90th birthday party and need some tips and idea ... A: Jana. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. I hope I'm not too late to provide some ... | |
| Surprise 40th party | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: my friends husband is throwing my friend a surprise 40th birthday party. He would like to ... A: Melanie. I'm sorry for the delay in responding. I think that's great your firend's husband is ... | |
| party | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: Hey Stephanie and Im 13 and in 3 months i will be 14 but I dont know how to celebrate it. What ... A: Trevoi. Thanks so much for your question. 14 is a very fun age. Do you know yet how many people you ... | |
| my daughter's birthday | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: My daughter's birthday is in about two weeks. We can't think of ideas on what to do for the party. ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I was wondering how old your daughter was going to be at ... | |
| Unique Invites | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I am giving my husband a 33rd birthday party with Hennessy as the theme. What kind of invitations ... A: What a great party theme! You can have a lot of fun with this. We've worked on a few cocktail themed ... | |
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Stephanie Malone
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I`m a professional graphic designer specializing in custom event invitations, stationery, announcements, event websites and more. My area of expertise is in unique, creative, nontraditional approaches to party/event invitations and announcements. This includes wedding invitations, baby announcements, shower invitations, social invitations, holiday cards and much more. I can offer advice on creative wording, unique ways to incorporate a theme or motif, clever ideas for special events and suggestions for anyone looking to do something outside the box. Whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional, I can help you create the perfect invitations to express your style and individuality no matter what your budget.
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