How to Use Party 411™

Thanks for coming to our party! The Party Girl is at your disposal. I'm very glad that you're here, and, of course, I want to make sure that you have a good time while planning your event.

If you are already a pro at this party planning stuff and at website navigation, feel free to move off this page right now to the more important things. But if you would like me to help you find your way, it's my pleasure (and that's what a good hostess should do, don't you think?).

Start here if you need a theme!

It's your best friend's birthday, your son's graduation, your parents' wedding anniversary, your daughter's Bat Mitzvah, or your company's annual meeting, and you're at wit's end. Check out Party Themes--there are more than 250 to choose from (and a lot more to come). You'll be happy you did! We've laid it all out from start to finish so that you can plan a theme through your entire event. You may even want to nose around in other party areas for themes that may fit the type of event you're hosting.

Can't find a theme that appeals to you? So send the Party Girl an e-mail. I'll be glad to give you a little push and inspire some creativity, make suggestions on using unique products or satisfy you're craving for any other information (that's Party411™ hospitality at work). We can customize a theme for you (the Party Girl and her staff of Party-ettes can work wonders), find you exactly what you need (Party Concierge) and give you a few extra hints to make your function really unique.

Start here if you want to celebrate an upcoming holiday or special event, but don't know exactly how...

So, you want to celebrate Opening Day at the stadium, Halloween, Christmas or even Buzzard Day? You've come to the right place. Our Holidays & Events page is chock full of different ideas for each and every holiday (including some you didn't even know existed!). For a reason to party when it's not a holiday, move on to our Funky Holidays section, outlined month by month, where you'll find out important dates like "Eat All You Want Day" on May 11.

Start here if you have a theme but want to make sure you are organized...

I worked and I slaved for years on all different kinds of events. The result is Planning Guides for everything you can imagine. You can print out and use the guide of your choice to determining your event timeline, to order the cake, to determine your seating, to organize an invitation list and more. Suddenly, you're organized. And just think, I'm not even invited!

Start here if you need party supplies, novelties and other fun items.

The Shops@Party411 is your one-stop mall for all the party goods needed for an event. Whether paper products or novelties, fun and unique gift items, promotional products, dance floor giveaways, hats, decorations or favors, The Shops promise you great products, easy shopping and distinctive customer service. Just like visiting your own local mall, The Shops allow you to browse, store by store, for the products you need most.

Start here if you want to chat it up with others who are planning events.

Parties are social events. If you are a social person, then you will most likely enjoy talking directly with other people who are planning the same type of events that you are doing. Get ideas, network, brainstorm, problem-solve. You name it, you can talk about it, so long as it's party related...and clean. Choose from ten forums.

Start here if you need service providers and suppliers.

Last, but certainly not least, you must find the right party people in your area to supply you with the quality products and services that make an event a success. Click on the Party Pros of your choice and compare. You can use the drop down menu to locate your city or the one that is closest to you. (Cities are being added as quickly as possible, so don't get impatient, ok?)

If you are unable to find exactly what you need, why not do this?

The Party Concierge is available to you day and night. No matter how organized you are or how much advance planning you have done, something always comes up at the last minute (like the time I needed nine knights in shining armor for a last minute event, two of which are cozily at home in the Party411 headquarters--but that's another story). Whether your band cancels at the last minute or you just can't find those special "Larry the Lobster" bibs you promised your Aunt Minnie for her upcoming clambake, we can help. And get back to you on very short notice...just think of us as Party911™! Party Concierge will locate those out of the way, unique items that make your event memorable. For more information on this service, click here.

What if I am planning a Party in the Northeast Ohio area?

If you are planning a party in the Northern Ohio area (Mentor, Strongsville, Westlake, etc) and you are looking for anything from personalized decorations, expert advice,  to full coordination for your event, head on over to PartyPlannerCleveland.com.

Okay. So that's it. I hope I've helped. And if you feel like letting us know how your party was a success or if you have a suggestion or two (money saving tips, theme ideas, etc.), send us an e-mail.

Wasn't this fun? Trust me, the fun is just beginning.

With affection,
The Party Girl