Plan a Ladies Night Out Party

Party Idea Pros Planning Basics step by step guide in a nutshell:

Step 1 - Budget
Budget planning is the first and most important step in the process of planning an event. Creating a budget is a bit like putting together a puzzle 0 it takes time and can be frustrating but when it all comes together, the feel of satisfaction can't be beat!

Step 2 - Timelines and Checklists
Whether you call it a timeline or a checklist, it is important to keep track of all the details from booking your venue to ordering your invitations to buying all the little extras that will help make your party unique.

Step 3 - Venues and Travel
Three simple words ... location, location, location. Book early and think out of the box.

Step 4
Good entertainers, photographers, and videographers are in high demand. Book early!
Preserve Your Memories

Step 5 - Plan your Menu
Food need not be complicated or take days and days to prepare to still be deliciious. Think about your theme. An absolute requirement for a Ladies Night Out Theme is to serve a signature drink. The drink need not contain alcohol but it absolutely must be colored. Think Pink! Maybe a cosmopolitan. Or Orange -- a tequila sunrise. Or green - an appletini. Use your imagination. Rather than a formal sit down dinner, consider setting out an elegant buffet of small plates. Serve ahi poke over brown rice in a martini glass. A tray full of shot glasses filled with gazpacho is colorful and fun. You can find appetizer or dessert sized colored plastic plates in round and rectangle shapes for mini filet sliders. Remember everything tastes better when it looks beautiful!

Step 6
Yes, planning a party can be fun! Enjoy the process -- enjoy the celebration!
Just point and click your way to a beautiful, meaningful, festive celebration.

Party Hearty!

Choosing your invitation is the equivalent of the title of a paper and it sets the tone for the entire party! There are lots of fun ladies' night out theme invitations from which to choose. Here are our favorites



Martini Invitations
Classy Cocktail Invitations
Flirty Fun Ladies Night Out Invitation (we are so disappointed - this invitation is no longer available)
Cocktail Glasses:Iris (also available in watermelon and meadow)

Invitations Available at Wedding Paper Divas

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Peacock Girls Night Out Invitations (also available in orange)
Dancing Olives Imprintable Invitation
Personalized Martini Girl Party Invitation with a Custom Illustration

More Invitations
These featured invitations are merely a few of the many great invitaton options. For the rest of the best, visit Party Idea Pros Ladies Night Out

Remember you may also need 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!)

Return Address
Skip the imprinted return address and instead add an extra special personal touch: custom emboss your invitation envelopes.


Custom embossers

Strawberry Martini Postage Stamps



This featured stamp is merely one of your many great postage options. For the rest of the best in custom postage, visit Party Idea Pros Ladies Night Out

The BBJ Linen table linen shown is meant for inspiration. Don't get me wrong -- it would be great if it works into your budget, but if you are hosting the party at your house, just look through your own tablecloths. Any bright cloth will create a similar look and feel. And if all you have is white or cream or even a dark colored cloth, just use 12X12 scrapbook papers as placemats to give the table a bit of punch. You might also consider crisscrossing pattern and solid, brightly colored ribbon down the table. If that's too much work, simply take a 3x5 unlined index card and write in a colored marker "Let's toast to Ladies' Night Out". Then attach 2-3 long ribbons to the edge of the card and let them drape over the plate, over the table, and onto your chairs. How fun is that. You can see a picture of this look in Country Living

Mix and match these cocktail flower bouquets available at 1 800 Flowers or use all four on your table placed at different heights.



Now Make It 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 ...
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 6 Lbs.
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 2 Lbs.

Each revolving centerpiece base requires 1 D Battery.

Two-fers (definition): Party supplies that serve more than one purpose

Here's where you will need to make some choices. Very few budgets can handle great place cards, napkin rings, party favors, and all the little extras that we ladies ooh and aah over. Sometimes, a place card or a napkin ring can double as a party favor. Other times, not so much, so if you choose a great party favor you may decide to skip the napkin rings or use standard but pretty place cards. Go with your gut. Once you make your choice check out our Ladies Night Out web page for the rest of the best Ladies' Night Out ideas.

One more thought ... party favors can also double as place cards simply by attaching a place card tag and can be used as small tokens of thanks with the addition of a thank you tag

Napkin Rings/Party Favors


Sleek and Chic Leather Stiletto Keychain
Diamond Ring Napkin Rings or save a few dollars and use the Diamond Ring Keychain instead

Place Cards / Party Favors
Place cards can set the mood for the entire party. Consider splurging. Use these purses as both your place card and party favor. Customize each purse with your guest's name - consider having them professionally calligraphed if your own handwriting is only "so-so".


Place cards can set the mood for the entire party. Consider splurging. Use these purses as both your place card and party favor. Customize each purse with your guest's name - consider having them professionally calligraphed if your own handwriting is only "so-so".
Lipstick pen and notepad favors
Pink purse favor boxes
Margarita Shaped Note Pad and Pencil

More Party Favors


Mini Martini Glasses
Mini Acrylic Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Flavored Jelly Beans
Leather Manicure Set
All available at BeauCoup.com

Low lights and candlelight can transform an ordinary room into a chic and festive party venue

There is no such thing as too much twinkle at any party so the more candles, tea-lights and votives, the better.

Although expensive, these diamond shape tea light holders and centerpiece are absolutely perfect for a Ladies Night Out party theme and you we promise, after this party is over, you will want to use them every time you entertain.


Diamond Shaped Tea Light Holders
Forever Diamond" Candle Centerpiece
Available at BeauCoup.com


Tea light candles (20 pack)
Votive/Tealight Cup

Sometimes we come across that little something extra you are searching for ...

A little taste of chocolate
It is not a true Girls' Night Out Party without at least a little taste of chocolate. How cute are these brownie pops and swizzled strawberries?

3 Flower Brownie Pops & 12 Swizzled Berries

Light Cubes
Mix a fewlight cubes into your guests' water glasses.



Kick off your shoes
If you are having a Ladies' Night In party, have a mini shoe show where you can all gush over each other's amazing stilettos. Then kick back and recommend kicking off those high heels -- pass around a basket of fun party peds.


Striped Peds

Cocktail Napkins
Don't forget some really cute cocktail napkins!


Shoes Cocktail Napkins
Anne Taintor "Five O'Clock" Paper Beverage Napkins

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Feather Stem Poof
Marabou Stem Poofs

Freshening Baskets
Your guests will definitely appreciate a freshening basket in your powder room. Simply place the essentials on this fabulous tray!

High Heel Shoe Serving Plate

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

Table Topics

Great parties begin with great conversations. TableTopics conversation-starting cards contain ice-breaking questions to ensure a fun party for everyone.

Table Topics Conversation Cards - Girls Night Out Edition (Pink)
The Box Girls: The Cocktail Party Box of Questions (Large)
The Girls Night Box of Questions Mini

Pocket Tissues


Designer Hankies

Ice Cubes

Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes

Balloons


Glitzy purse balloon

Whether you are going out or staying in, why not make a spectacle of yourselves -- don boas, tiaras, and lots and lots of bling! Don't forget your camera.



Bride To Be Tiara with Flashing Lights
Light-Up Naughty Girl Tiara
Regal Deluxe Crown
Rhinestone Tiara
Rose & Pearl Tiara Adult
Tiara Haircombs

For more options, BuyCostumes.com carries just about any style you can imagine.

Now for the boas ...


Boas
Deluxe Boas
Feather Boas

Need an excuse to party hearty? Add a yoga, pilates, or meditation element to your evening and feel virtuous. Keep all the festive decor - simply exchange your high heels and tight jeans for yoga sandals and organic yoga pants and save the cocktails (or better yet, mocktails) and bling for after a good workout.

YOGA PARTY Birthday Exercise Stretching Invitation
Blonde Yoga Girl Stretch & Play Birthday Party


Pilates figures!
yoga girl in trance invitation card
Yoga 4


elegant Yoga party invitation
yoga icon
Yoga Invitation


Pilates Method Queen!
Yoga Queen Designs!
Pink Lotus Flower Painting Invitation

More Yoga, Pilates, Spa, and Fitness Invitations

Don't forget the stamp!

Yoga postage
Peace Love Yoga postage
Lotus Blossom postage
Yoga Pose Postage Stamp

You could ask your guests bring their own yoga mats or surprise them with these great yoga kits. Plus, your rooms will look adorable if you set it up all ahead of time!


Gaiam Flower Power Kit - Water Bottle and Yoga Mat Bag 1 kit
Sivan Health And Fitness Yoga Mat Starter Kit
Beginner Yoga Mat Kit


Yoga For Beginners Kit
Stott Pilates Yoga for Beginners Workout Kit
Gaiam Yoga Mat Kit + Water Bottle + Trudie Styler DVD

And if you need extra equipment ...


Gaiam Rodney Yee's Yoga Ball Beginners Kit

No matter the locale, no matter the theme, a party is always a great excuse to buy that perfect outfit!


Adjustable Yoga Sandals MEDIUM, BLK, Unisex
SANUK Yoga Mat Womens Sandals
SANUK Yoga Mat Womens Sandals


Jon no ecoKashmere Ari Yoga Pant
Hard Tail Roll Down Contrasting Waistband Yoga Pants Loungewear
Bella Women's Cotton/Spandex Yoga Pants
Bella Women's Cotton/Spandex Yoga Pants



Women Soft Yoga Tank Top Sleeveless Shirt
Women Soft Yoga Tank Top Sleeveless Shirt

Instruction
Now that your are dressed and ready to workout, you need an instructor. There are lots of great DVD's to choose from but for Ladies Night Out, the instructor should be easy on the eyes!


Jillian Michaels-Yoga Meltdown (DVD/FF/ENG/2.0 DOL DIG
Quick Yoga Training Nintendo DS Game UBISOFT


Bikram Yoga
Aerobic Yoga
The Yoga Body Diet:

Use this book to jump start another activity: Your guests will get a kick out of taking a simple self-test to discover whether they are Pitta (fire: tending toward irritability), Kapha (earth: tending toward sluggishness), or Vata (air: a bit on the flighty side) and then comparing the eating guidelines recommended for each body type.

Most of these basic yoga supplies and outfits are available on Buy.com

Think local, fresh, and balanced. Consider serving tapas or small appetizer sized portions. The key is to vary your presentation. Mix and match food with containers

Food

Chilled cucumber and yogurt soup garnished with mint sprigs
Harvest Grain Salad
Beet Salad
Soba Noodle Salad (with meat or tofu)
Endamame Lo Mein
Tofu Wrap

Containers

Martini glass
Shot glass
Rectangular Appetizer Plate
Triangle Dessert Plates
Round Salad Plate

Party Idea Pros found all the recipes at Cooking.com and all the containers on Amazon.com

Don't let the night fade away with the morning sun. Plan ahead -- have your camera handy with ideas for least 12 shots of your guests in the back of your mind. You might want to take a photo of your friends toasting one another or shots of the girls seated at your beautifully set table or maybe a picture of a group hug. Mix serious shots with goofy ones and large group photos with individual or small group portraits. The next day, when the night is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create memory calendars for all your girlfriends.

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