Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party

Provides advice for all types of parties, including tips on invitations, decorations, favors, foods, drinks, themes, and equipment.

Phyllis Cambria, a celebrations expert, author and event speaker, is co-owner of PartyPlansPlus.com, the Internet’s first total party planning service. She has been the event coordinator and producer of a wide range of events including weddings, house parties, birthdays, and anniversaries, as well as award ceremonies, fund raising events, conferences, festivals, tournaments and other events for both corporate and non-profit clients. She is the author of several guides to party planning and has written numerous articles on the subject for newsletters, magazines and Web sites. Ms. Cambria has also been a presenter and guest speaker for several events and programs.

Patty Sachs, co-owner of PartyPlansPlus.com, the Internet’s first total party planning service, has more than 20 years experience in party and event planning. She is the founder of Celebration Creations which serves consultants and event designers for an international clientele, and the originator of annual "Don’t Wait…Celebrate! Week" which is held the second week in August. She has been the producer for numerous trade shows and conventions, as well as hundreds of social and corporate events. Ms. Sachs is the author of several books and guides on party planning and she has been the online expert guest and site moderator for several Internet Web sites related to special events and parties.

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