Mardi Gras is a big party filled with lots of fun and festivities . . . so why not make Mardi Gras the theme of your next party? Mardi Gras invitations will let everyone know that a party with lots of fun is sure to be had! Here are a few helpful tips in planning a successful Mardi Gras party:

1. Send out Mardi Gras invitations that evoke the true spirit of New Orleans, such as this popular invitation by Creations by Leslie: Mardi Gras – Mardi Gras Invitations.
2. Indicate to guests to wear traditional Mardi Gras colors, such as purple, green and gold.
3. Very important – to create a night of inhibited fun, request guests to wear a mask. This will surely break the ice!
4. Make sure to play ethnic Mardi Gras music to ‘jazz’ up the night!
5. Serve plenty of good eats. New Orleans is known for their Cajun eating and drinking!
6. Decorate with Mardi Gras colors and New Orleans flair.
7. As guests arrive, greet them with some Mardi Gras beads.
8. Create a contest for the ‘best mask’. This will entice guests to be creative. Once all the votes are in, the winner will be announced and the prixe will be awarded.

Holiday parties can bring on many themes! By giving the party a theme, you are giving the party a focus. This adds to the excitement of the event! One theme that everyone always seems to love and look forward to is the traditional Ornament Exchange. And Creations by Leslie has a vast array of ornament designs to choose from. One of our top sellers this year was Ornaments on Blue – Christmas Party Invitations. You may customize the invitation with any special instructions. Usually, on the bottom of the card, you may request guests to bring a wrapped ornament to the party. You may also indicate a limit of spending. (usually anywhere from $5 to $25). When guests arrive at the party, they may display their beautifully wrapped boxes onto a table. This will bring a since of anticipation and excitement. (and it will sure be pretty to look at) During the party, you may set a time to exchange the ornaments. This brings on great fun as guests open up their boxes to view a stunning ornament to take home. And we all know, you can never have too many ornaments!