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Personal, Family and Friend Occasions

Some celebrations are purely personal and include birthday parties, anniversary parties, reunions, graduations, neighborhood events such as block parties and progressive dinners and dinner clubs. These links will help you plan all of these very special occasions.
Gift Table for More than One Guest of Honor
How to set up a gift table for a party with more than one guest of honor.
Girls' Night In Party Supplies
Best party supplies for a girls' night in party.
Planning a Graduation Party
Steps you'll need to take to plan a graduation party.
Entertaining a Dieter
How to entertain friends who are dieting.
How to Plan Your Family Reunion
Basic steps for planning your family reunion.
Bachelor and Bachelorette Bashes
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are a rite of passage as much as they are a party. Learn how to plan these events so that the bride and groom leave the single life in style.
Meet Your Neighbors at a Block Party
I think most people will agree that there are advantages to knowing your neighbors. Here are some basic guidelines for organizing a block party.
A Housewarming Party
Host the grand tour of your new home, and serve a few tasty nibbles to your guests from this finger food menu.
Host a Graduation Open House Lunch
Set the stage to make your graduate the star of the day with this open house party plan.
A 50th Wedding Anniversary Party
A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary certainly deserve to celebrate. Plan a party that will help them to celebrate their legacy.
Hosting a Cocktail Party
The cocktail party is as fashionable as it has ever been. Here's everything you need to know to host your own stylish soiree.
Planning an Engagement Party
Find the basic rules for hosting a party to celebrate the newly engaged couple, along with a Champagne Cocktail and Hors D'oeuvres menu.

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