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…

There’s still time to order your decorations for the Eurovision Song Contest happening on May 12th. We have loads of fun music inspired decorations which will be great to use…

Who doesn’t love a good wedding? Well this year will see our very own Prince Harry get wed to the lovely American actress Meghan Markle. Our talented team at Party…

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.…

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…

Get ready to scare this Halloween, with our great range of halloween costumes! Whether you’re heading out to trick or treat, throwing a Halloween haunted house party or hosting a…

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…

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 lovely Lucy who works at Party Packs got married last month, and of course she decorated her wedding using lots of our lovely wedding decorations and accessories. Recreate this beautiful pastel wedding…

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…

1. Minecraft Party Table Recreate the brilliant minecraft party table using our free printable minecraft blocks. Recreate the grass on the table with these artificial grass fringed tissue squares, grass…

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…

Whatever your wedding budget, nobody wants to spend over the odds on their wedding, but as you know as soon as you stick ‘wedding’ in front of anything then the…

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…

Summer’s here and the sun is shining…well sort of! So it’s time to dust off the BBQ, put up that gazebo and get ready for some fab summer parties. I…

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…

Although I have been to lots of beautiful weddings with a vintage shabby chic theme, I love the idea of something a bit different and a bright Mexican fiesta style wedding theme really appealed…

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…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36JytcIvhX4 In the words of Martin Clunes – ‘This is my stag night; I shall be acting like a stag’. Although it’s not my stag night, it’s yours. But it’s…

  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…

  Kiki is a little girl that lives in a semi-detached house in Bath. She is 3 but whenever she is asked how old she is she will always say…

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…

Picture the scene – the deck of a mighty ship, the wind in your hair, the vast ocean before you. A life at sea is the only way for a…

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,…

When we reach the age of 18, we think oh no we are getting old, then we go out and do everything we weren’t allowed to do before. I know…

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…

I absolutely love these pink fabric party bags. They come with the ribbons already attached so you all you need to do is fill them. Pink Fabric Party Bags was…

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 have been testing out our finger rabbit craft kit this week, it is for aged 6+ and would make a great stocking filler. The kit comes with everything you…

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…

Yesterday I posted about our calendar events photo props and today I am going to look at photo props that are suitable for children, as well as adults! This is…

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…

Every year Glastonbury runs a Children’s Festival and as the Party Packs offices are so near to the event, this year we sponsored them. The event runs for four days…

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…

Sometimes in life, it’s all about the accessories. Especially when deciding on a fancy dress outfit. We now have a range of themed false nails so that you can have the…