Party tips

The long Platinum Jubilee weekend is upon us and with it comes the joy of eating al fresco (fingers crossed for the sunny weather).  In case of bad weather, just take your picnic indoor. It will be just as good. Remember that good company is the most important ingredient. Take the stress out of your picnic planning by making sure you have the important items and food to fully enjoy the…

This blog features London Mums’ party hosting tips on how to throw a great Platinum Jubilee party. 1. Bunting Oodles of the stuff. Bunting is brilliant and this is the perfect moment to go bananas with it. Personally, I like the old-fashioned fabric kind but there are all sorts of options out there now, from beautifully embroidered stuff to nicely weatherproof plastic. Use it in copious…

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations just a few days away (2nd – 5th June 2022), I have put the following list together to provide inspiration and support for families considering throwing an action packed, fun filled kid-friendly Jubilee party. While numerous official events will be staged, Brits across the nation are gearing up to host their own street parties, garden parties…

  Parties are a huge part of our culture in the UK, and we love to bring people together, whether it’s for a wild night out or a children’s birthday party. Since the pandemic restrictions are lifting, more people are trying to create epic parties to make up for all the ones they missed during the lockdowns. There are even ways to throw amazing birthday parties where people who aren’t able…

Congratulations! Your baby is going to be one soon! It marks the end of one year as well as the beginning of a new phase in your baby’s life. So celebrating your infant’s special day is as obvious as finding snow in Siberia.  However, you may be overwhelmed with where to start and how to organise things to make the day special. So we get you; we are here to help! In this article, you will…

I have always wanted to be a wedding planner. Getting married is exciting but could be draining if you are doing it by yourself. If you’re planning a wedding not far from London, it’s worth taking a few steps to ensure that it’s child-friendly so that the parents in your life can enjoy the day without feeling guilty, or rushing off every so often to call and check on the babysitter. Plus…

Couples around the world have faced the heartbreak of having to cancel their long-anticipated weddings due to the global Coronavirus pandemic. Now, as the world slowly reopens and the UK government allows small weddings, you might be considering rescheduling your special day. With the wedding landscape now considerably different from the way it was before, you might find it a challenge to plan…

There’s plenty that goes into planning the ceremony part of your wedding, from the dress to the venue, flower arrangements, bridesmaids and groomsmen and the rings and everything else in between. But for most of your guests, the reception is the part that everybody is really looking forward to. The wedding reception is the perfect opportunity for everybody important in your lives to be brought…

I am a big fan of house parties but often the catering side of things stresses me out because, as an Italian, I want my guests to enjoy food and drinks as much as the entertainment. Regardless of the size of my event, I believe in outsourcing. Hiring a catering service can make a big difference in the party experience. Parties are supposed to be fun, but when you are the host and are responsible…

If you are getting married for the first time or are doing it for the second time, the big question is how much to spend on our stag and hen dos. A big bash in Budapest? Party paintballing? A mad fancy dress one at a nightclub? Long gone are the times when stag and hen dos were simply a night down at the pub or out on the tiles. The pre-marital parties of today are more extravagant, audacious and…