Our round up of some of the best party blogs and websites from around the world. These sites offer their readers incredible party tips, theme ideas, crafts, DIY tutorials, game ideas, recipes tablescapes and practical party advice.
Whether you are an avid party planner or just seeking some inspiration for an upcoming celebration these sites will help make your party planning a piece of cake!
We have listed them in no particular order, they are all fantastic sites that we regularly visit and are all different and unique. We have linked their Instagram accounts where possible so please give them a follow for a regular dose of party inspo!
1. Hooray! Instagram: @hoorayhq
Hooray has long been a favourite resource for wedding and party planners. We once eagerly waited for the magazine to land on our doorstep it is now a beautiful online magazine. Hooray features incredible real life parties from around the world to inspire you, plus the very latest in party trends and DIY’s from party industry experts.
2. Best Friends For Frosting Instagram: @bestfriendsforfrosting
Melissa Johnson’s Best Friends for Frosting Blog is a feast for the eyes. It's mission 'to inspire you to celebrate the every day & holidays with easy, step-by-step recipes & party ideas that anyone can pull off', this blog certainly hits its target. With delicious crowd-pleasing recipes and straightforward DIYs and party set ups, Melissa shows us how it can be easy to create fun and stylish parties.
3. Eats Amazing Instagram: @eatsamazing
Kids food has never been so much fun! If you want to totally ace your party food and be the most popular parent ever then you need to check out Eats Amazing! This UK blog is full of easy to follow recipes by Grace, a busy and very creative Mum from Hampshire. Jam packed with eye catching, fun and delicious recipes for you to create, you can even search by party theme! Give them a follow on Instagram too!
4. Fern & Maple Instagram: fernandmaplestyle
Maker and content creator Natalie Mayhews blog reflects her unique style, the life of a busy mom and party stylist, and showcases her own DIYs, vintage finds and party inspiration. This blog is a huge collection of Party ideas, tutorials, Tablescapes, and hundreds of party tips it is a ‘go to’ for anyone planning a party.
5. Celebrations At Home Instagram: @celebrationsathome
Celebrations At Home is one of the original lifestyle sites focusing on home entertaining and parties. Founded in 2008 to share party ideas, recipes, cocktails, entertaining tips and table settings. It is a beautiful blog with an emphasis on dinner party and family gatherings, its particularly great for adult party theme inspiration.
6. Studio DIY Instagram: @studiodiy
Studio DIY by Kelly Mindell is a celebration of colour. A beautiful magazine style blog, it is wonderful to dip in to and its section on party DIYs has many cool modern and unique ideas. For all of us who love bright bold pops of colour this blog is a treat!
7. 100 Layer Cakelet Instagram: @100_layercake
The most beautiful real life parties for your inspiration and enjoyment! Parties are submitted to this gorgeous blog from around the world so it is constantly updated. From baby showers to Halloween parties it has them all in every possible theme. Dive in and we may see you again in a few hours!
8. Birds Party Instagram: @birdsparty
Home to amazing party ideas, fantastic tablescape ideas, design inspiration, party crafts, tutorials, party recipes, home decor, and eye candy galore. Birds Party helps it’s readers style amazing parties and events, for any of life's special celebrations!
9. Hostess With The Mostess Instagram: @HWTM
This world famous party blog was founded by Jenn in 2006. The blog contains literally thousands of real life parties, baby showers, bridal showers and occasions. There is every possible theme imaginable, a fantastic resource for anyone planning a party.
10. Toast Instagram: @toastlifeuk
TOAST is the UK's definitive source for inspiring ideas for the party host. A site focussing on grown-ups parties, events, dinner parties and gatherings. Toast has all the stylish ideas, the very latest trends and can put you in touch with the best of the best products and suppliers around.
11. Kindergifts Instagram: @kindergifts
Kindergifts is an online invitation platform with a difference! It’s a fantastic website which enables us to give money to a good cause whilst celebrating. Kindergifts has a fantastic blog too! With an emphasis on ‘kinder’ parties they offer some fantastic ideas for sustainable parties and throwing parties with a purpose, check them out and give them a follow!
12. The Creative Heart Studio Instagram: @thecreativeheartstudio
Lilly Jimenez is a proud mum, a wife, and the owner of The Creative Heart Studio. We particularly love this colourful fun blog for its easy to follow party props and party décor projects involving balloons. If you like party diy and you want to create memorable celebrations with fun party props you will love Lily and this fabulous blog!
13. Spaceships and Laser Beams Insta: @spaceshipsandlaserbeams
Long been a favourite of ours, Stephanie Keeping’s Spaceships and Laserbeams celebrates celebration food! Packed with recipes designed to enhance family gatherings and celebrations it is even searchable by event therefore it’s the perfect blog to turn to when planning party food. Its full of recipes and ideas that will delight both children and adults, from finger food, to cakes, ice cream, and food to feed a crowd! New recipes drop daily on Instagram!
14. Play Party Plan Instagram: @playpartyplan
A one stop resource for fun party ideas with an emphasis on having fun! With recipes that kids and adults will love (including a delicious Butterbeer recipe), brilliant party games and a ton of party ideas; Play Party Plan has a large following of party fans. We particularly love founder Britni’s motto ‘Eat great food. Play hard. Make life fun’.
15. Henry Bonas Instagram: @henrybonasevents
If you want to see how the professionals throw a party then check out the Blog for Henry Bonas. UK based Luxury wedding and party planners Henry Bonas have a reputation for creating breath taking bespoke events. Why not take some inspiration from their numerous past events, there are lots of ideas and tips that can be applied to smaller scale events and will make you look like a party pro.
16. Pizzazzerie Instagram: @pizzazzerie
Entertainment and lifestyle blog Pizzazzerie has it all! Fabulous recipes, party styling ideas, real life parties, entertainment tips and tablescapes for every occasion all beautifully presented by Author Courtney Dial Whitmore.
17. Netmums Instagram:@netmums
I’ve always been a big fan of Netmums. They always have solid advice for many child related questions, Kids Parties are no exception! From practical advice on subjects like ‘School class and Party invite Etiquette’ to ’33 of the best party games’. Netmums really is worth a peek when organising your next party!
18. Kara's Party Ideas Instagram: @karaspartyideas
Recently branded as the ‘new’ Martha Stewart of the party world Kara Allens blog ‘Kara’s Party Ideas’ is perhaps the most well known Party Blog. It is an enormous blog and covers everything that encompasses entertaining and celebrating but it’s easy to navigate and full of inspiration. Its particularly useful for gathering theme ideas.
19. Oh Happy Day Instagram: @Ohhappyday
Oh Happy Days mission was to be the best party resource on the internet! It’s a brilliant site full of colour, fun and originality! Best for party diys, backdrops and balloon crafts! Check it out you won’t be sorry!
20. The Foxy Hen Instagram: @Thefoxyhen
Completely choc-a-block full of ideas to create fun and memorable hen parties this blog by The Foxy Hen offers a wealth of inspiration for anyone planning a hen-do, wedding or in fact any grown-up gathering. A UK based site with playlist ideas, theme inspiration, decor and styling advice plus info on locations and venues this is a really fantastic resource.
We hope you enjoy loosing yourself in these blogs as much as we do. If you know of any party ideas blogs and websites that we have missed but that you think we would love, please drop us a line! Have a unforgettable celebration!
xxx
Jo & Anthony