15 Top Party Idea Blogs You Should Read

Not sure where to start in planning for your next event? Or what theme to choose? Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of the latest trend. Not only that, but everything else that goes into planning can be a difficult task.

Sometimes it just takes a spark, you get an idea and then your creative juices are flowing. Other times, not so easy. A party should be fun for all, including the planner! 

As the seasons change, you could have birthdays, baby showers, or retirement parties ahead of you. All require different themes and decorations to coordinate. Can be a bit overwhelming! If you are in need of some spark, here are our top party idea blogs you should read!

Party Planning Inspiration for Any Occasion

Celebrating one another for our achievements has given us a reason to throw a party. For those near and far, from small to large parties, it’s a great excuse to get creative and throw a party to remember!

1. Hostess with the Mostess

With a title like that, you will for sure have a memorable party! Jenn creates printable designs to add that extra flare to your party. If you are pressed for time or don’t think you are a creative person, this is the blog for you! Her full party themes coordinate perfectly with ours!

Hostess with the Mostess offers more than just party printables, she has banners, labels, and cards to choose from. She has some great tips for DIY to make your theme a little more unique!

You could be at that time in your life where you have an event every weekend or maybe you’re just planning one special event, either way, Hostess with the Mostess is a great starting point for some inspiration.

She shows you where to look for inspiration and how to prepare and organize your themed party. Check her out here.  

2. Pretty My Party

When you have someone like Cristy who has been obsessed with parties and all of the creative details, you know you’ve come to the right place. And once you dive into her site, you may not be able to leave!

Whether you’re a parent, friend, or an event planner, Pretty My Party has you covered! Her details will help you create a space that is stylish and one that your guests will remember!

Budget friendly options, free printables and inspiration will have you hardpressed to choose what to celebrate next! One of our faves is a fun and vibrant Cinco de Mayo party! All of the bright colors give you plenty of options in how to style your event!

This Tropical Fiesta Balloon Garland will be the talk of the party!

3. The Party Teacher

The Party Teacher shows us that party planning doesn’t have to break the bank. It doesn’t require renting out a bouncy house. And you don’t have to turn yourself inside out trying to do it all. 

As a mom, Jennifer understands the stress of throwing a party while juggling other life events. She teaches you how to take the stress out of party planning, while never missing the opportunity to celebrate those special life moments. 

Her site includes everything from party tutorials to recipes! She even takes it to another level by offering a Party Course or you could join her Party Plan Club!

Any busy parent knows the stress of planning a party, and sometimes they sneak up on you. Have a little girl? Her Vintage Tea Party Plan would look perfect with our Pink Creamsicle Pastel Garland Kit! 

4. Ruffled

If you’re newly engaged and seeking inspiration, Ruffled is a great resource! Amanda offers planning 101 to vendors & venues. Blending your unique style into your perfect forever. 

Amanda’s wedding blog gives us major inspo for all on trend themes. This year, we’ve seen a lot of micro weddings to Bohemian themed parties. And we have just the right boho colors to coordinate:

It’s all in the details. Not sure how to pick out a date, start here. Now that you’ve picked out your date, what about venues and vendors? Just need wedding inspiration, Ruffled has you covered!

Planning for a wedding can be a bit daunting, but with some great resources and plenty of inspiration, you will be able to narrow down what your wants and needs are.

5. Love the Day

When you turn a passion into a business, you get Love the Day. Your party ideas will come to life with an endless amount of options! Whatever celebration you are planning for, there is a customized printable waiting for you!

Lindi combined what she was already doing with craft projects to graphic designs into her passion project. Her site has become a leading resource for entertaining inspiration!

Love the Day offers some fun DIY crafts that are perfect for school holiday goodies and backdrops that are SO fun for regular home decor to birthdays! Backdrops coordinate perfectly with our balloon garlands!

Quick Tip: Did we mention that the majority of these sites offer free stuff?! From cheat sheets to printable signs, take a look at what all have to offer!

6. Laura’s Little Party

Laura’s site is perfect for party inspiration, budget friendly party ideas, DIY, recipes and more! Unique props and color coordination really give a wow factor to her creations.

It’s all in the details and Laura has the zest for it! Honestly there are no other words to describe the cute details she adds to her parties. A little bit of spray paint and a boa adds just enough dazzle to make your next party unique!

A flamingo party could be done year round, take a look at the details here. Our Tropical Balloon Garland would be a perfect fit for this party! Whether you are hosting indoors or outdoors, a Hawaiian, aloha theme is always a fun way to entertain guests. 

7. Giggle Living

Lori has a passion to create and cherish as many family memories as possible. They don’t have to be grandiose or perfect, it’s simply about that time together. A great reminder to take a step back, breathe, and enjoy the small things. 

You will stop in your tracks when you reach the recipes! A candy charcuterie board?! Count us in! Here in the USA, our summer kicks off with Memorial Day, and with Independence Day, and Labor Day we have the balloon garlands to coordinate with the food!

“Be inspired, inspire others, giggle everyday… and fill your home with laughter.” A foundation for business and lifestyle alike that we can all get behind!

Check out Giggle Living for your celebration and decoration needs!

8. Jordan’s Easy Entertaining

The busy holiday season is quickly approaching, are you hosting an upcoming holiday party or event? If you are in need of some easy recipes or need help with a seasonal themed party, this is the spot!

With Jordan’s love of entertainment, she has learned a lot of tips and tricks throughout the years! Her goal is to make it easy, so as the host, you can actually enjoy the party!

Jordan has gained a lot of entertaining experience between family events to her sorority life. Now that she has a couple boys of her own, she has the opportunity to create themed parties for them. From sharks to Winter themed parties, she’s got you covered!

Definitely check out her Instagram account, she has designed some mouthwatering charcuterie boards that you will want to replicate!  

9. Amy’s Party Ideas

Amy’s values are pretty inline with ours: never miss an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the company of those we walk this life with. 

A passion for parties. The perfect motto for Amy’s Party Ideas. This blog was created to inspire and empower each of us as creators. No need to hire a party planner!

She has captured ideas and created beautiful parties that include adorable details to the perfect tablescape. She has also written a Disney Party book that all ages would appreciate! If you are a Disney enthusiast, this book will definitely make your next event magical & memorable!

Check out our Frozen Theme

10. Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

“A party without a cake is just a meeting”. A motto Twinkle Twinkle Little Party will stand by! TTLP is a creator of kids crafts, blogger and party stylist. We are here for the DIY and full party set ups to recreate! 

Andressa is always excited to create new content! She reminds us to celebrate everyday and to create memories! Having three kids is a major inspiration to continue creating. The kids are involved in the process which I believe makes it that more fun!

Once you visit her blog, it will be hard to leave! Taco ‘bout a party, a theme I think we can all get behind, and honestly one you could throw year round. If you have a Winnie-the-Pooh themed party, these cookies would go perfectly with it!

11. The Partiologist

If you’re looking for a unique party, this is your spot! Themes from the 50’s to dog parties! And let’s be honest, we’re here for the treats! 

This luau party immediately caught our attention! Tropical treats that include Oreos, cupcakes, and rice crispy treats! Her entire spread meets the theme, from the treats to the grass skirted table.

Kim holds her title as a Partiologist seriously. Her DIY parties feature the most adorable edible sweets to accompany whichever theme you want to host. Almost too cute to eat! 

12. Celebration Stylist

The ultimate party guide? Sign us up! The Celebration Stylist is your go-to-guide for parties and home entertaining. Party guides, inspiration and decor are a few of the reasons you should read this blog. 

Jess loves to create something beautiful! Her parties are bright and colorful with a modern twist. There is a lot of detail and planning that goes into it, but most importantly, she shows you that it’s doable. 

With two girls, she has experience hosting a birthday party. But how about entertaining for moms night in? Want to create that picture perfect charcuterie board? She’s got you covered!

From food to decorations, The Celebration Stylist covers the basics to the extras so you can find what works for you! Hosting a Galentines? Add a little sparkle and a balloon garland to set the scene! Happy celebrating!

13. DIY Inspired

Do-it-yourself projects can be daunting at times, but Dinah shows how her creations are very attainable. Even if you don’t feel like you have a creativity bone in your body, you will get major inspiration from her gallery! 

Not everyone has the creative ability to make treasures from trash. Nor could some go to a flea market and get inspiration. However, at DIY inspired, that is exactly what Dinah does. 

Birthday parties, bridal showers, and a cocktail corner are just a few of the top party ideas you need! But if you have a little one in sports, then her team sports is where you want to go! Gift ideas for coaches to party favors, she offers new creative ideas!

For some thrifty upcycled ideas to last minute halloween costumes, DIY Inspired has you covered. At Ellie’s Party Supply, our balloon garlands will coordinate with your next event! 

14. Spaceships & Laser Beams

You wouldn’t know it by the name, but Spaceships & Laser Beams launches new recipes on the daily! However, you can’t help but peek to see all of their creations, especially the party food! Drooling! 

Spaceships & Laser Beams covers classic party themes like Star Wars, to a unique Corner Store first birthday, to the ever trendy Emoji Party. Their motto is that these sweet life moments happen around food. So, you better believe, the recipes are out-of-this-world!

When you are hosting an event, you can put as much effort as you want into it. Decorations, we’ve got you covered! For party crafts and games, Spaceships & Laser Beams gives you an exciting assortment to choose from! 

15. Little Miss Party

The gallery is my first stop and her pictures give major inspo! From cakes to tablescapes, you will want to incorporate all of these parties into your life!

Little Miss Party wants everyone to celebrate every day. I don’t think they are asking too much. From custom designs to party coordination, details matter. 

If you had to pick a favorite season, which would it be? Fall is a favorite for us! Whether you are hosting friends the week before or family the week of a holiday, these tablescapes will give you inspiration to decorate now!

Summertime hosting can be tricky! Will it be blazing hot? Unexpected tropical storm? These outdoor entertaining essentials can’t protect you from mother nature, but they can help you look like a great host!

As Little Miss Party would say, welcome to the party!

Bonus! A couple other awesome notable mentions: Michelle’s Party Plan-it and Smart Party Planning!

Conclusion

We hope you found inspiration in the top party idea blogs above! I think we can all get behind the idea of celebrating just to celebrate. 

All of the party creators above have taught us that a simple or last-minute party can have fun details that will create beautiful memories. 

All life milestones should be celebrated! As you plan and coordinate your next themed party, see what Ellie’s Party Supply can add to make it a little more fun!

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Happy Planning!