Party Favors: Event-Planning Pros Share Their Top Tips

For some of us, here are our typical stages of party planning:

1. On a whim, which is most likely fueled by one too many glasses of something, announce that you’re throwing a party.
2. Assemble a massive BCC list and send a save-the-date e-mail.
3. Suddenly realize the party’s just days away, and you’ve done zero planning.
4. Freak TF out.
If this sounds familiar, we can recommend two extra steps to solve all your summer soiree woes:
5. Follow these five American party-planning extraordinaires, and let their inspiration wash over your feed for the next few days.
6. Screenshot. Shop. Set up. Enjoy.
Happy hosting, y’all. And happy Fourth of July!

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@tinseltwine

The three women who founded this studio are experts in producing events that are experimental yet chill. Count on them for ideas involving unexpected decor placements, unique flower vases, balloon clouds. You’re pretty much guaranteed to see a traditional party idea turned on its (literal) head. Tip: Assemble an all-white balloon cluster then mix in a few colorful ones. Why not add in red and blue for your July 4th celebration?

Location: Dumbo, BK

Followers: 6882

@eyeswoon

Author and interior designer Athena Calderone’s event design ideas are among our favorites because her taste is both elegant and familiar—all of the elements are special but also have a lived-in feel, making for a relaxed experience. Tip: Invest in some extra-large pillows to make seating areas super-inviting.

Location: New York, NY

Followers: 71.6k

@calderclark

Expect Southern charm in ideas from this big-name wedding planner, along with a serious penchant for fun. (Are those coloring books and colored pencils she provided at a dinner party table?) From 20-foot gallery walls to massive vintage charcuterie boards, each element is high-impact, and recreating something similar at your own party will make it feel special. Tip: Rescue an old macrame wall-hanging from a thrift store and repurpose it as a table runner.

Location: Charleston, SC

Followers: 7992

@camillestyles

For a look that’s polished without being perfect, stock up on plenty of linen napkins, huge serving dishes, and lots of striped textiles. With that approach, Camille makes it look easy—no extra fuss required. Assemble enough bright ingredients and napkins and you don’t need much in the way of tablescaping. Tip: Spreading quilts and pillows on the lawn = instant super-chill place settings.

Location: Austin, TX

Followers: 95k

@bashplease

Company cofounders Paige Appel and Kelly Harris may specialize in gorgeously unfussy weddings, but there’s plenty to learn—and love—about their style in general. It’s inviting and completely personal, and, yes, there are some totally doable tips offered by the duo. Tip: Take an extra step to make your cocktails beautiful. Instagram gold.

Location: Culver City, CA

Followers: 60k

@tinseltwine

@eyeswoon

@calderclark

@camillestyles

@bashplease

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