Event Experts Publish List of Top 10 Party Planning Mistakes

“Planning a celebration should be as fun as attending,” says Sherri Yukel, founder and president of all Big Dot Shops. “We want every party planner to be a Hostess Hero so we collected the Top 10 Party Planning Mistakes from event planning experts.” Created by experienced Hostess Heroes, our list provides an easy-to-follow guide any… Continue reading Event Experts Publish List of Top 10 Party Planning Mistakes

6 Tips for Bargaining with Vendors

Easily get the the best deal on flowers, venues, music and more with these 6 tips: Set a budget. Vendors are better equipped to help you out when they know what you can spend. Pick your party theme, then buy all of your decorations in one place. BigDotOfHappiness.com offers themed party packs and free personalization… Continue reading 6 Tips for Bargaining with Vendors

Bridal Shower Tips and Tricks: Free Bridal Shower Checklist

Download and print your own Bridal Shower Checklist. 3 Months Prior to the Bridal Shower: Talk to the bride. What type of shower does she want? Chose a Bridal Shower Theme Discuss a menu – Does she want cocktails served at the shower? Chose a location Set the date! If it is to take place… Continue reading Bridal Shower Tips and Tricks: Free Bridal Shower Checklist

Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Remember to GIGGLE

Remember to GIGGLE and you will be a baby shower Hostess Hero. G = Guest List: Be sure to invite all of Mommy-To-Be’s friends, co-workers and family. Have Mommy-To-Be provide you with a list of names so no one is missed. I = Invitations: Send baby shower invitations at least one month in advance. Choose… Continue reading Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Remember to GIGGLE

Party Planning Tips and Tricks: How to Budget for an Event

As with any type of special occasion, it is always a good idea for the host to put together a budget. By setting a spending limit before the planning starts, Hostess Heroes will ensure they get the party supplies they need without unnecessary spending. A celebration is about being together with the people that mean… Continue reading Party Planning Tips and Tricks: How to Budget for an Event

Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Baby Shower Etiquette

Baby shower etiquette is centered around the Mommy-To-Be and her wishes for the celebration, but there are still certain guidelines most people will expect to be followed. Who Hosts the Baby Shower? Traditionally, someone completely outside the family of the Mommy-To-Be hosted the baby shower. However, modern trends show it is acceptable for a mother… Continue reading Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Baby Shower Etiquette

The Registry Ruckus Rages On

To register for gifts or to not register for gifts – that is the question.   For years, etiquette experts have wrestled with this modern phenomenon called Gift Registry without coming up with any definitive answers.  I think most of us can agree that registering for baby shower or bridal shower gifts is an accepted practice… Continue reading The Registry Ruckus Rages On