The street party is the great British tradition – we love a good excuse for a party and almost any event will do. We’ll party over Royal births, Royal weddings…

I just LOVE summer! And what a relief that so far we have not had our traditional rainy weather. I don’t know about you, but i just love knowing that…

New Years Eve is so much fun, from staying in to going out there really is so much that you can do! This Blog is mainly aimed at those hosting…

How amazing Is this programme? I mean there isn’t a lot of people out there that could endure eating fish eyes and lying in a coffin full of huntsman spiders.…

With the holiday season around the corner we’ve come up the 5 perfectly themed, kids Thanksgiving games, DIY crafts and ideas to keep them entertained during the holidays. This time of year is all…

Christmas you say!! Now that Halloween has been and gone for another year, we must start looking at the perfect decorations and ideas for your Christmas party! Now traditional Christmas…

The choice of Halloween decorations can be overwhelming, so I’ve organised ours into handy Halloween themes for you to choose from. Bats and Vampires Party theme The most traditional of…

With halloween literally just around the corner, here’s a few more haunted ideas that could help you when decorating your home this October. Traditional Halloween Decorations Halloween doesn’t have to…

Independence Day is widely known for it’s extravagant celebrations in pure pride for the day the United States of America separated to become it’s very own state. Since then, it…

Now we all like to think that our Dad’s are the best, and it’s true. They are all truly wonderful in their own ways so of course we are all…

Easter is an egg-cellent excuse to spend some much needed time with the family. Even if it’s just a small party or an over the top Easter egg hunt, we…

Let’s be honest there is literally every excuse nowadays to be able to throw a party with your friends! Especially in the summer. Well I for one am so excited…

This years World Book Day falls on March 1st so there is still time to find that perfect outfit. I mean it’s not just for the kids, Teachers need costumes…

What a fantastic book to base this years world book day costume on but Roald Dahls ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’. The good thing with every character in this book…

World book day is one day you are able to be creative and come up with some really fabulous costume ideas for your child to wear this March. Well, don’t…

Now what more can you want than a whole month of Rugby?? Ok it’s not everyone’s favourite sport but I sure do love to watch it for other reasons… I’m…

Vintage you say? The new in thing this year is keeping everything very ‘vintage’. Yes, I too follow this and love the thought of vintage, quirky items in my house.…

I don’t think we can really opt for a more worthy charity to complete an event for. Here at Party Packs we joined thousands of others in hosting our own…

Oktoberfest you say?? Oktoberfest is one of the worlds largest festivals which takes place in Munich, Germany every September. It’s a festival which appeals to a lot of people due…

Gender reveal parties are the new fun way of finding out whether you’re having a boy or girl. So I thought I’d compile a few ideas of a party theme…

Join the latest craze and host a doughnut party with the tastiest looking tableware ever – It’s Doughnut Time! You doughnut want to miss our on our latest tableware range,…

It’s the beginning of wedding season…but first ladies, it’s time to party! If you’ve been awarded the honour of Chief Friend, Maid of Honour, Bridesmaid or whatever they’re calling it…

With the holiday season around the corner we’ve come up the 5 perfectly themed, kids Thanksgiving games, DIY crafts and ideas to keep them entertained during the holidays. This time of year is all…

TV presenter and supperclub aficionado Laura Jackson​ celebrates her milestone in country-house style How do you celebrate a milestone like turning 30?  By throwing a huge party in the country,…

The new instalment of the Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently in theatres and I cant wait to see it! Until I can get my hands on…

Lego is one of these kid’s toys that never seems to go out of fashion and appeals to both girls and boys of all ages. The simple and colourful designs work…

Everyone seems to have gone emoji crazy and kids of all ages love the appealing icons and colourful design.  An emoji party is an incredibly fun theme for any party and we’ve got…

Holding Your Own Mini Olympic Games or Sports Day Party With Rio 2016 in full swing, the country is again gripped by Olympic fever and a great way to get…

Its always difficult to choose a theme for large group fancy dress as there can be limited characters for people to choose from. In my experience it’s better to choose…

Alice in Wonderland has been a favourite of kids and adults alike since Lewis Carroll published the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland book in 1865. This was followed by the classic Disney…

So you’re the maid of (dis)honour (huzzah!) and now have the stress of organising the hen do. The easy bits have been done; the date is set, the venue’s booked and…

Everyone knows getting married isn’t cheap or stress free, but you don’t have to break the bank or have a nervous breakdown to make your wedding look great. DIY weddings are…

As our wedding is now only 6 months away (ahh!) and all the major things have been organised, we’ve started thinking about the smaller (but just as important) details such…

As my wedding in September grows ever closer my thoughts have been turning to wedding themes, decorations and colour schemes. By far my favourite style weddings are ones with a…

History Masquerade balls were a feature of the Carnival season in the 15th century, and involved elaborate pageants and processions celebrating marriages and other events of late medieval court life. Masquerade balls…

Mexican day of the Dead History The celebration of the Day of the Dead – which is actually a week of celebration which begin on 28 October and end with…

Wedding Organisational Tips I am a big believer in lists. I make lists for everything from shopping to household bills, film recommendations to daily to do lists. It helps me organise…

Baby Shower Party Ideas When it comes to life’s biggest events, you don’t get much bigger than the birth of a baby. I had the honour of hosting a baby…

As we approach the end of the Summer, it also signals the end of the 2015 festival season, with Glastonbury and sunshine now just a distant memory. But fear not, you can still get…

Hoorah we’ve set a date! This whole wedding thing is starting to feel real now. It also feels less stressful, maybe because we now have a date to work towards. People keep…

Welcome to my new weekly wedding blog series – A Guide to Planning a DIY Wedding on a Budget. After getting engaged earlier this Summer, we are looking to get married…

Here at Party Packs HQ we’ve been busy finding the best new party items around especially for you, now they’re almost all on-line, it’s time to share our favourite new products…

We all enjoy being showered with attention, gifts and affection on our birthday. Even if you’re not really a fan of getting older and dread each year that ticks by,…

A cocktail party is a great way to get everyone together for cheeky drinks and fun conversation, read our tips for throwing a great one! We all enjoy a good…

  So you’ve been invited to (or are hosting) a fancy dress party and you’re looking for ideas. Being a couple can easily double the fun of a fancy dress…

Howdy partner! I heard that you’re fixin’ to put on one heck of a Wild West Party. Don’t worry ma’am, we have everything you be needin’ to make sure that…

Summer, should it arrive, will be wonderful this year; with a huge range of festivals and goings on, there is something to suit everyone’s taste in music and atmosphere. Party…

So the hen party was great, the wedding was a day to remember but the marriage may not have worked out? Divorce parties are becoming more and more popular; it’s…

Planning the Perfect Wedding Reception Adding a few essential pieces to your wedding, will in turn make your wedding most memorable for your guests. I recently attended my friends wedding,…

Can we really depend on the English weather to plan a BBQ and an outdoor summer party? Even if the weather forecast map has lots of little suns plastered over…

I hope everyone had a nice weekend? Here in Somerset we actually had some sun for the first time this year! Hopefully it is a sign that Summer is on…

Did you know we sell over 31 different types of pinatas?! We have them for nearly every occasion, from Halloween to Baby Celebrations. Here is a little selection… You can…

Have you seen our Vintage Mask Collection? We sell a large selection of assorted mask packs from various eras throughout history. We have one from the 1920’s… One from Edwardian…

I am looking at a product today which is great as it has lots of different uses. It’s our Floral Fabric Bunting… It can be used outside in the Summer,…

Animal masks are a great way to change your appearance for a party. We sell a large range of rubber masks which totally cover your head and act as a…

Here are the photo props that are best suited to adults, although of course they can be used for anyone! First of all we have the Award Night Photo Prop……

Taking photos is always fun, especially when having a party as you want to be able to remember it in years to come. We now have an enormous range of…

We are now selling a range of Disney / Pixar Brave Tableware to celebrate the launch of the movie, We sell cups, plates and napkins which are great for birthday parties,…

If you are going to a fancy dress party and want to stand out from the crowd then you can find a fun selection of fancy dress costumes in our…

If you love chocolate then there is always a good reason to eat some. Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, Picnics or maybe just because you feel like some! We have…