Plan a Butterfly Theme Party

Having searched and searched, we still had trouble finding great butterfly theme invitations. From the choices available, here are our favorites ... (be sure to check back frequently, just in case we find something perfect!)



Butterfly Doodles: Burgundy
Butterfly Garden
Chocolate Flowers Flat Card
Pink Cupcakes on a Tree

NEW!

Monarch Flutter Birthday Party Invitations
Butterfly Drift Invitation
Butterfly Gathering Invitation



(Unfortunately I was not able to link directly to these invitations, so just search the site by invitation name)

Warm Meadow Flowers Invitation
Flutter Bugs Invitation
Flowing Butterflies Invitation

Save the Dates...


Save the Date Butterfly Magnets

Remember you may also need to order any or all of the following: : Save the Dates, Invitations, Let's Celebrate Cards, Reply Cards Reply Envelopes, Stamps For Invitation, Stamps for Reply Card, Thank you Notes, Welcome Letter for Out of Towners, Directions, Menus, Thank you for joining us tags. (More concrete ideas and suggestions coming soon!)

Elegant Return Address

The custom embosser is all about sophistication. Now you can easily add some elegance to everyday stationery or as an elegant alternative to having your return addresses printed on your party invitation envelopes. They also make wonderful gifts. You will be surprised at how often you use your new embosser.



Custom embossers

Personalize your stamps by using Zazzle custom postage. There are so many great butterfly images we just chose a few samples to display so scroll through all the images to chose your personal favorite. Before purchasing any postage, please be sure to bring a complete invitation, including all inserts, to a local post office to determine exactly how much postage is required.



Pink Cupcakes on a Tree Stamp
Butterfly Stamp
Butterfly in Blue Light Stamp
Pretty Butterfly Stamp

If you decide not to customize, please do not mix stamps. It is better to add too much postage than a hodgepodge of mismatched stamps. You have spent so much time and money on every other detail, the difference in price is not worth giving a sloppy first impression.

Interestingly, most people we have worked with who choose a butterfly theme also choose lavender as their primary color. Consider using lilac lamour linens. If you want to add more dimension consider a purple smoke shimmer sheer. Pair with either lilac lamour napkins or light blue lamour napkins.



If you want to save some money, most venues will supply complimentary white or cream linens; both are great with this theme. Likewise, if you are hosting a butterfly party at your house just about any color linen you have will be fine. In fact, placemats also also work, and to tell you the truth, rather than spending lots of money on placemats, I often use individual sheets of scrap booking paper. Choose any solid colored paper or one of the following patterns: Butterfly Flower Patch, Flowers and Butterfly.



If you are feeling creative and have lots of time, you can even create a layout highlighting your guest of honor. Alternatively, use your place mats as place cards by creating a page for each of your guests. Laminate it and tie with personalized ribbon for a complete favor anyone can enjoy.

Too busy or just not that into diy, make it easy on yourself and purchase these butterfly place mats ...

Lenox "Butterfly Meadow" Table Linens
Lenox Set of 4 Napkin
Lenox Tablecloth
Lenox Placemat
Lenox Table Runner



Butterfly Garden Placemat
Butterflies Learning Placemat
Butterfly Placemat

Just a note on chair covers: chair covers may not be necessary if the chairs supplied are fairly neutral and in ok condition. In fact, I tend to not use chair covers at any of my personal parties. Having said that, if your budget permits, the overall look of certain rooms is enhanced if chair pads are used. Choose one of your accent colors.

If you are having a fairly large party, don't forget to include your place card table, your gift table, buffet tables, and any ceremonial tables when determining your linen count. Also, if you chose to use more ornate linens, do not use them for the cocktail hour; they will have a greater impact as your guests enter the dining room.

BBJ Linen

Butterflies everywhere ...

Unfortunately, I can't link directly to these butterfly floral arrangements, but simply click here and then do a quick product search on "butterfly".
Butterfly Bouquet
Dancing Butterflies
Touch of Butterflies


Lily Butterfly Topiary
Add a 1-2 extra butterflies to your centerpieces.
Bright Butterfly Decorations
Pastel Butterfly Decorations

.On a tight budget? Line Use one butterfly vase in the center or line three butterfly vases down the middle of your table. Add fresh flowers bought in bulk.

"Flight of Fancy" Butterfly Vase
Gerber Daisy
Delistar

Now Make Them Move

These centerpieces are just too darn cute to stay still. Place them on this revolving base to add movement and pizzazz to your table.



Lots of options %u2026

Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Mirrored Mosaic Sides
Large Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top And Mirrored Mosaic Sides
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Lighted Center Uses AC or Battery Power
Rotating Display With Mirror Top And Color-Changing Lights Enhances Your Favorite Collectibles
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 8 Lbs.
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 2 Lbs.

Each revolving centerpiece base requires 1 D Battery.
D Batteries

Skip the standard table numbers. Simply hand write your table numbers on these fabulous butterflies on a stick with a gold glitter pen. The more colors and sizes the better.



11" Orange Stick Butterfly 7 1/4" Orange Stick Butterfly
11" Blue Stick Butterfly 7 1/4" Blue Stick Butterfly
11" Green Stick Butterfly 7 1/4" Green Stick Butterfly
11" Pink Stick Butterfly 7 1/4" Pink Stick Butterfly
11" Purple Stick Butterfly 7 1/4" Purple Stick Butterfly
11" Yellow Stick Butterfly 7 1/4" Yellow Stick Butterfly


Niji Metallic Paint Markers

Butterfly Pinata
Butterfly Pull String Pinata
Kiwi Butterfly Balloon
Papier-Mache Butterfly Pinata

Butterfly Plantable Seed Place Cards
Butterfly Place Card Favor Boxes
Butterfly place card holders



Silverplated Butterfly Place Card Holders
Butterfly-design Candleholders / Place Card Holders
Butterfly Place Card & Picture Frame Party Favors



Enchanting Butterfly Photo / Place Card Frame
Exquisite Pink Crystal Butterfly Place Card Holders

Personalized Butterfly Place Cards
Butterflies Laser Cut Place Cards
Personalized Two Tone Place Cards
Themed Place Cards

DIY Butterfly Place Cards and Party Favors

This place card concept will take a bit of work, nothing too difficult, but is worth the time!

Miniature African Violets placed inside a small terra cotta pot and accented with a large butterfly serve a dual purpose as place cards and party favors. Party Idea Pros recommends taking the seller up on his special party offer of seller's choice mini violets rather than spend the extra for any specific variety.



Miniature African Violets (I believe this site is secure -- they just changed the name of the site but not their url)
Be sure to read the order instructions!

Your mini violets will slip right into these 2-3/4" D x2-1/4" H terra cotta pots without the need for re-potting. Save some money and skip the saucers.
Terra Cotta Pot for Mini Violets

Thread the wire through the body of the butterfly. Cut to desired length using wire cutter or the wire cutter on your pliers . Cut approximately 3"-4" for place cards and longer for centerpieces.
18 Gauge Copper Wire - 20PK/Jewel Tone
Mini Long-Nose Pliers and Mini Wire Cutters

Add a butterfly



Bright Butterfly Decorations
Pastel Butterfly Decorations

Use a fine point or paint marker to rite your guests' names on your place cards, on a butterfly wing, or directly on your terra cotta pots.
Niji Metallic Paint Markers
Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point

Butterfly Garden Gift Basket with Wildflower Seed Packets
Butterfly Cookie Cutter
"Butterfly" Silver-Metal Bookmark with White Silk Tassel



Butterfly Cookies
Butterfly Wine Stopper Favor
Bloembox flower seeds



Customized Butterfly Playing Cards
Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yo



Butterfly Design Compact Mirror Favors
Butterfly Design Luggage Tags
Butterfly Mirror Compact Favors

Butterfly Favor Boxes

Ceramic Butterfly Dishes / Holders
Personalized Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Boxes
Butterfly Place Card Favor Boxes

Personalized labels, tins, and butterfly bags

Sample designs ...

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Personalized Snip Snap Favor Tin with Butterfly Design
Personalized M&M Tins with Butterfly Design
Personalized Jelly Belly Tins with Butterfly Design
Personalized Mini Glass Candy Jars with Butterfly Design
Personalized Designer Labels with Butterfly Design
Personalized Square Favor Tins with Butterfly Designs



Monarch Butterfly Candy Bag
Butterfly Print Favor Box

There is no such thing as too many candles. Use as table accents or give as party favors.



Floating butterfly tea lights
Felt Butterfly Ring Candle Holder
Butterfly Floating Candles


Butterfly Tealights
(Sorry I can't link directly to this product. Just click the link above and then search "Butterfly Tealights")
Butterfly Design Candle Lamp Favors
Butterfly Design Glass Votive Candle Holder

Sometimes Party Idea Pros comes across an idea or a site which might provide that little extra something to make your celebration even more special even if it isn't exactly related to the theme.

These mini brownie pops amd individual present cheese cakes also work nicely as a "goodbye" gift placed on a table for you guests to grab as they walk out the door.

Mini brownie pops
Individual present cheese cakes (visually fabulous but over the top expensive)
Two tiered mini cakes
Party favor thank you tag
Niji Metallic Paint Markers
Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point

Butterfly Cocktail Napkins, Guest Towels, Gift Bags
No matter how formal or casual your party, fun beverage napkins will get your celebration off to a festive start. Choose one style or mix and match all styles to add a bit of punch to your cocktail hour. Order 5-6 napkins per guest figuring everyone has 1-2 drinks, and 3-4 appetizers each.

Personalized Napkins and Guest Towels with Butterfly Designs
Personalized Krepe Craft Napkins, Guest Towels, and Gift Bags with Butterfly Motif

Neon Party Touches
If you really, really want to splurge, order these colored, light up ice cubes. Order 1 set for every 4 people.

Classic Light Up Cubes

Dancing Socks
If you are hiring a band or DJ, consider providing the women with dancing socks.
Dancing Socks
Custom Dancing Socks

NEW!
Fun Party Socks ... Kick Off your Shoes

Not exactly elegant but these mix and match peds are too cute to pass up plus they can just a little zip to your party. They come in packs of 3 so when calculating how many you need be sure to remember that for each 2 units you buy you will get a third pair!!!! Buy a few extra for yourself.

Little MissMatched Women's Peds

Fluttering Butterfly Party Packs
Butterfly Party Kit

Butterfly Cake Pan
Gummi Assorted Butterfly: 5LB
Large Butterfly: 24 Count
Butterfly Classic 9 ct Bouquet: 6 Count
Butterfly Mini Bouquet Pops: 12 Count
Butterfly Pops: 120 Count
Butterflies" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders
Butterfly Beauty Toasting Glasses

Party Welcome Gifts

Occasionally, great friends and loving relatives will fly or drive long distances to be able to celebrate with you. Welcome them in style with these lovely gifts. Be sure to include 2 water bottles.



Caramel Apple
Hand Dipped Berries
Fresh Baked Cookies



Celebration Gift Tower
Water Bottles & Personalized Labels

New!

We love these welcome gifts tailored to your event location!



Design your own city gift basket

Hotels & Transportation

CheapOair.com
Just like Expedia but better!

Rental Car Reservations

Budget Car Rental
CheapOair.com
Just like Expedia but better!
Thrifty Car Rental

You may want to consider providing transportation for your out of town guests, especially if they are older and uncomfortable driving in a unfamiliar city. For our first big bash, we provided transportation to and from all events for the out of towners. Admittedly, thereafter we were much less generous . If interested in exploring this option, Limopros will provide free, no obligation quotes by vendors in many areas throughout the country.
Transportation

The essentials
First aid kit, Tylenol, Advil, hairbrush, comb, bobby pins, concealer, lip gloss, mouth wash, hairspray, stain remover, antacid, tampons and sanitary pads, sewing kit, clear nail polish, nail polish remover, nail file, mints & hard candies, hand lotion, and dental floss




Buy a fun platter to display sample sized essentials. Place in powder rooms.



Daisy Platter
Tulip Tray
Lenox Butterfly Meadow Towel Tray
Fluff Butterfly Cosmetic Bag

If you don't have the time or patience to make your own, consider ordering a complete basket delivered to your home, ready for the big event.
In the Basket - Women (1 - 50 guests)
In the Basket - Men (1 - 50 guests)

Sign in boards and books have become a staple at many celebrations. If you wish to allow your guests to leave a special keepsake message consider creating a board for your party entrance or simply provide a beautiful book to commemorate the occasion. We here at Party Idea Pros prefer sign in books. They are easier to store and less likely to collect dust in the basement or garage.

Sign In Boards
Canvas print (20×30) Sign in Board
Use a digital picture %u2026 be sure to chose a large white border. Hot glue butterflies around the canvas. You might also add a few jewels if the board still needs more oomph.

Bright Butterfly Decorations
Pastel Butterfly Decorations
Jewels
Trigger-Fed Glue Gun
Glue Gun Glue Sticks

Sign in Books

"Flight of Fancy" Butterfly Guest Book and Pen Set
Butterfly Guest Book Pen Set
Butterfly Theme Guest Book
Butterfly Dreams Traditional Guest Book

This personalized name keepsake book is beautiful and a less expensive alternative to a sign in board. Choose your color and follow the instructions. You might also want to customize your book with the guest of honor's photo.
Personalized Guest Books & Keepsake Books
Design Your Own Custom Image Guest Book
Custom Clear Lucite Sign in Book
Have your invitation sealed in acrylic in this custom made sign in book or design your own custom acrylic cover.

Photo Albums
Remember this special day for many years to come. Absolutely create an digital memory, but there is still an ease and something special about actually handling a photo album. Jennibick has a lovely selection from which to choose.
Jenni Bick Bookbinding

Memory Insurance
This might also be a great opportunity to create "memory insurance." Contact Scantastic Photos to preserve your cherished memories. They will scan, digitize and organize all your photo boxes and albums. Ask to speak with Liz and tell her Marcia sent you!

Scantastic Photos

PartyIdeaPros.com is so excited to have found this stunning butterfly tiara!
Butterfly Tiara

Not sure what to wear? Nothing is easier than buying on the internet. Whether you need a sun dress for a beach party or an elegant suit to take you to the White House, you can find it online. Avoid parking hassles and over bearing sales people. Shop any time of the day or night. Generally companies make returns easy, if the item doesn't fit or you just don't like it. Order online today and receive that perfect something at your doorstep in just a few days!

If you host a butterfly party set the tone for the evening by arriving with more bling and more sparkle than anyone else!

Amazon.com
Endless.com Shoes and Handbags
Nifty Fits

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Jewelry

Party Idea Pros generally does not highlight jewelry but we recently came across a chic new designer who whose unique gemstone collection is a perfect way to memorialize this special day or for that matter, any day:

"Gemstones are the spirit of the earth frozen in time. For thousands of years, gemstones have been treasured for their power to heal, energize and inspire. The design, stones and metal all empower you. The artful combination of these elements reflects your spirit and is yours forever." Tamara Alter

Our favorite collection of Tamara's is her Healing Hearts collection, created in honor of Tamara's dear sister Stefanie who passed away at the young age of 43, after a brave and courageous fight against Ovarian Cancer. All profits from the Healing Hearts collection goes to The High Heals Foundation whose mission is to raise funds to develop methods for early diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer and aid in the discovery of a cure through research, advocacy and education.



Tamara Alter

If you really want to go way, way over the top consider renting real diamond jewelry. I am fascinated by this concept. Adorn Brides actually leases fine elegant genuine jewelry for special occasions for a fraction of the price it would cost to buy it. How much more sparkly and glamorous can you get than wearing tens of thousand of dollars worth of jewels!



Adorn.com

"Flight of Fancy" Cake Knife and Server Set
"Wings of Love" Swarovski Butterfly Wedding Collection
Butterfly Dreams Collection
Wings of Love Flower Girl Basket
Butterfly Beauty Flower Girl Basket
Butterfly Unity Candle Set
Butterfly Wedding Dance Floor Decal
"Wings of Love" Swarovski Butterfly Wedding Collection
Butterfly Dreams Collection
Butterfly Beauty Toasting Glasses

Don't let this memorable night fade away with the morning sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next Ladies Night Out.

Photo Books
Collage Calendars
Photo cards

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