Ivy Summer
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Funny Anniversary Quotes, Messages, & Captions for Your Husband
Celebrate another year of marriage by making him LOL Whether you and your husband are celebrating your first, tenth, or fiftieth wedding anniversary, it’s important to keep each other laughing. If you’re trying to fi...
250+ Thoughtful Anniversary Messages for Friends (Plus Insta Captions!)
Wish your friend, parent, or spouse a happy anniversaryAre you racking your brain trying to think of the best wedding anniversary wishes to send to friends? We’ve found many options that go far beyond “congrats to th...
How to
Write a Formal Invitation
Sending a formal invitation - whether on paper or electronically - is one of the most important steps in planning a formal event. It sets the general tone for the event and lets your guests know what to expect. Choosing ...
How to
Host a Harry Potter Marathon
If it's been a while since you and your friends have seen the first Harry Potter movie, ''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'' (2001), you may be ready to for a movie marathon! Altogether, the Potter films will take a...
The Perfect Guide to Hosting Your First Dinner Party
How to create the right guest list, menu, ambience & moreSo you’re planning on throwing your first dinner party, and you don’t quite know where to start. Have no fear! We’ve compiled a list of helpful tips and tri...
How to Host a Girls’ Night In: 18 Fun Things to Do With Your Friends
Party at home, save a ton of cash, and spend quality time with your crew tonightHad enough evenings out and ready to stay in? If your besties just want to chill but still have a blast, let them know you're about to rescu...
How to
Celebrate Your Parents' Anniversary at Home
If you are trying to find a way to celebrate your parents' anniversary at home, you're in luck. You have a number of options open to you. You could plan a big party with friends and family or just create a quiet dinner a...
How to
Address Wedding Invitations to a Family
There are a number of potential etiquette rules to follow when addressing wedding invitations to a family. If you are using double envelopes, then remember to stay more formal with the outer one. The inner one is where y...
How to
Plan a Pajama Party
Pajama parties are the perfect way to spend time with your friends and are ideal if you want to celebrate a special occasion such as your birthday. Hosting the perfect pajama party can be fun and easy if you prepare acco...
How to
Sign a Wedding Card
It's perfectly normal to draw a blank when you're signing a wedding card. Fortunately, there's a basic structure you can follow if you don't know what to write. Just add a few personal touches so your message is meaningf...
How to
Say Adults Only on a Party Invitation
Asking people to leave their children at home for a party or wedding can feel like navigating a minefield, but it doesn’t need to be a complicated affair. If you aren’t trying to make a big deal out of it, a simple �...
How to
Toast a Girl
A toast is offered when people share a drink and raise their glasses to offer a salutation to the subject at hand, an event or a person. Toasting a girl is much the same, depending on whether you offer a pithy, humorous ...
How to
Address a Deceased Parent in a Wedding Program
Your wedding day is a time of joyous celebration when you are surrounded by your friends, family, and loved ones. If you have a parent who has passed away and can’t attend your wedding day, you can address them during ...
How to
Address Wedding Invitations to a Married Couple
Tons of planning goes along with throwing a wedding, so naturally you want to avoid as much stress as possible. Through the whole planning process, you might be unsure of how to address the invitations to your married fr...
How to
Display Donuts for a Party
A finger food like donuts makes for a great party treat that your guests can enjoy. Displaying them well can be a challenge, especially if you’d like to make your donuts the star of the show, but we’ve got plenty of ...
How to
Decorate a Buffet Table
Setting up a buffet table requires planning for both convenience and appeal. In essence, your buffet is the centerpiece of your event, so you should put a lot of time and effort into making it engaging. By choosing a the...
How to
Decorate for a Birthday Party
Decorating for a birthday party can be a little daunting, especially if you've never done it before! Start by choosing a theme, since that will help you narrow down your décor options and create a cohesive look for the ...
35+ Things to Do for Dad on Father’s Day
Make memories on dad’s special day with these activities Your dad is your personal superhero—strong, knowledgeable, and motivating—so it's no wonder you want to make him feel loved on his special day. Father's Day ...
What to Know Before Hosting (or Attending) a Sip and See Party
Welcome your new arrival with a sweet, memorable celebration Instead of friends and family meeting your new baby over weeks or months, you can hold a sip and see to let everyone visit your little one at once. Originating...
