Graduation Day will be here before you know it. Your son or daughter will be walking down that aisle to get his or her diploma and start their journey into adulthood. Are you prepared for your child’s graduation? Have you ordered your graduation invitations yet? Graduating high school or college is a very big deal and should be recognized accordingly.

If you plan to invite family from out of town it is common courtesy to give the person  an invite one or two months before the actual event in case they have to make travel plans to be there. If you are going to have a big party you should also make sure you have the hall or place where the party is being hosted reserved and made sure it is available on the day you need it.

Don’t forget to have the cake ordered and the catering ready to be served after the graduation ceremony make sure you have all the utensils you need. Most of all make sure you take lots of pictures to remember such a special moment with your child.

Did you just buy a house? Are your friends getting married and you don’t want to throw them an ordinary wedding shower? How about you throw them a stock the bar shower. A stock the bar shower means that friends bring you a gift that will stock your bar. Some will bring alcohol others will bring beer or wine. If you want to get more creative you can bring a smoothie machine or a blender.

Wine glasses or shot glasses would be a good gift also if you were looking for gifts to bring to a stock the bar party. There are countless of ideas when it comes to throwing a Congratulations for buying your new home party or a Congratulations you are getting married party. You do not have to settle for the same type of house warming or wedding shower parties anymore. Be spontanious and exciting and throw a stock the bar party for your friends and see what great gifts your friends come up with. Don’t wait send out your stock the bar invitations out now.

To shower a bride is to shower her with love, best wishes, and of course, gifts! So if you are planning a bridal shower, you will want to ask yourself, “What does the bride need in her new home or in her new life of marriage?”, “What are the bride’s favorite hobbies or past times?”, “Is the bride prepared for her honeymoon night?”. The type of gifts that you will want to shower the bride with may set the tone for the entire shower and give the shower a focus and theme. Kitchen showers are great for showering the future bride with cookware and utensils to bring out her inner chef. Lingerie showers are perfect for buying personal gifts that may be sexy or sweet… but will surely make everyone blush. Bed and bath showers are wonderful for showering the bride with linens and towels and gifts for those long, hot relaxing baths. If the future bride has a green thumb, than you may want to plan a garden shower so that she may receive the tools she needs to make her flowers bloom! And of course, if you are planning a traditional bridal shower, you may choose bridal shower invitations with a classic theme. The registry selections are provided by the bride and can be imprinted directly onto the personalized invitations. Guests will know to choose a gift item from the bride’s registry list. So have fun planning the theme and remember to keep the theme the central focus of both the invitations and the actual event!

I am sure a lot of people look foward to turning 21. At 21 is when you can go to Las vegas and gamble. At 21 you can go to all the cool night clubs and at 21 you can legally drink. If turning 21 iss not a big deal for you, then you must be one of the few people that don’t look foward to such a big milestone.

If you got a child or know someone turning 21 you know the roof is about to blown off that place. I know you will be looking in your mailbox for that 21st birthday party invitation so you can go party your booty off. You know there will be drinks going around that night but remember to find a designated driver if you plan to consume alcohol.

If you want to throw a bash that everyone will remember then why not have the party in Las Vegas where the party never stops. Remember the saying what ever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas so make sure you prepare yourself mentally for that.

Showering a bride-to-be before her wedding day is one of the most traditional wedding events that are celebrated with family and friends. And showers can take on many different themes. But if the bride-to-be is someone who loves to cook, why not plan a kitchen shower so that she can have the tools to show off her inner chef! Creations by Leslie carries a selection of kitchen shower invitations that are sure to impress! Our array of stunning designs includes new cards from top manufacturers, such as Bonnie Marcus and Inviting Company. When guests receive their invitations in the mail, they will know to shower the bride-to-be with gifts for the kitchen. The registry information can be imprinted directly onto the invitations. Guests do appreciate this information. This way, there is no guessing when shopping for the gift. Guests can choose a gift from the registry list that is within their budget and purchase with confidence. So if someone you know is getting married and loves to cook, throw a kitchen shower. This will surely help the bride be prepared to answer the most asked question, “What’s for dinner tonight, honey?”

Leaving your twenties is a big deal. Bring in your 30th birthday with a bang. I suggest sending out some cute 30th birthday party invitations such as the ones I have picked out and let your friends know that they will have a night to remember. I brought in my 30th birthday with 3 parties, how will you bring in yours?

Long gone are the days of having a quiet dinner for your birthday. I say that you party like a rockstar and make your 30th birthday memorable. If you think about it you only turn 30 once so why not celebrate it with the people you love and care about. Let’s not also forget that on your birthday is the one day that you can have cake without feeling guilty about it.

You might not want to have a million dollar party but who says you can’t have a bash that all your friends will love.

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated and enjoyed by both children and adults. And another thing that is enjoyed by both children and adults are cupcakes! So why not make a large batch of yummy green cupcakes for the Irish holiday. And it’s easy! You do not have to be a master chef! Simply use a box of white cake mix. Pour the batter into cupcake wrappers with a St. Patrick’s theme. Cupcake wraps have come a long way. They are a huge craze and are now available in all different shapes and designs. They are a perfect way to dress up a cupcake. Once the cupcakes have cooled, the fun part begins. For the frosting, white works best! You can accentuate the topping with green food spray from Wilton’s. This is one of my favorite baking products and is a fun and simple way to add a touch of green to all of your baked goodies. And to add that perfect finishing touch, you may decorate the frosting with green edible glitter, green sprinkles and an Irish themed topper. All of these baking products can be found at one of my favorite sites, www.wilton.com. So serve a platter of St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes and watch all of your leprechauns, big and small, smile with glee!

It’s January and we are so excited here at Creations by Leslie! January is the month when the designers release and showcase their new designs. And we are thrilled to publish the stunning new line of 2012! So if you are shopping for spring bridal shower invitations, you will be delighted to see a whole new collection from various designers; including Inviting Company, Doc Milo, and Bonnie Marcus. The designs are fresh, stylish and chic. In fact, we are sure that when you view the new invitations, you will get that feeling of “I just have to have them!” So if you are hosting a party and want to make sure the event is fabulous and memorable, make sure to send out exquisite and unique bridal shower invitations. This will surely entice guests to a special affair to be remembered and cherished.

If you have a son or daughter who is getting ready to receive their First Holy Communion, you will want to send out the Communion invitations as early as possible. This holy sacrament is a religious event that you will want to share with all loved ones on both sides of the family. It is important for the child to see everyone that he or she cares about present on this special day of celebration. In order to ensure everyone’s attendance, you will want to send out the First Holy Communion invitations so that the date can be saved. And for those who live a far distance, travel arrangements can be made ahead of time. Of course, the first step is to make the arrangements with the church regarding the actual ceremony. Once the date and time are decided upon, you may plan the location of the reception to follow. With the dates, times and locations confirmed, you are now able to order personalized invitations to send out to all of your loved ones to share in this very special day.

It’s winter time and it’s cold outside. So why not warm things up with an Irish cocktail party! That’s right! If you are in the mood to invite friends over for a night of fun and cheer, why not host a cocktail party with a special twist. Let St. Patrick’s Day be the inspiration! Let green be the focus! And watch as everyone incurs a wee bit o’ fun! For cocktails, you will want to provide plenty of beer. Guests will surely enjoy a good ol’ rich and creamy stout ale or a crisp and smooth pale beer. You will also want to make sure to have a bottle of Irish whiskey ready for pouring. And Irish coffees are the perfect drink to keep the body warm. A fun idea is to garnish the coffee drink with green whipped cream and some edible green glitter. So before winter is gone, send out St. Patricks invitations and use the lucky holiday as an excuse to host a cocktails party with all of your friends!