

Wedding Planning: the big picture
Basic wedding planning: list your "must haves", set a budget, and delegate where you can.


Will You Take Care of Yourself First?
Planning a big event takes a lot of time and effort. It's easy to look at your long list and think you'll make time for yourself later,...


A Word for the Year
"One way to stay focused on the positive side of life is to pick a #word for the year"


Boredom Busters for Spring Break
Enjoying Spring Break with the kids may seem like an oxymoron Do you have your own list of things to get done, or are you dreading the...


7 Valentines Un-Party Ideas
(updated with COVID safe activities, 2021) Wishing for something a little less "mushy" and predictable for Valentines Day? Here are 7...


The MOST Wonderful (Proposal) Time
Are you hoping for an engagement ring this Christmas? The December and February holidays are two of the most popular seasons for a...


Why does Circle Celebrations Wedding Planning cost less?
You want your party to be special and stay on budget. Sometimes it doesn't seem like there's any way to make that happen.


About Circle Celebrations
Circle Celebrations isn't a celebrity planning service, but we'll gladly make you the star of the show. We never forget it's YOUR party! We are just regular people who love to help other people celebrate. And we're good at it! Picking a great team will make the difference between surviving your party and pulling off a memorable experience. Sure, "anybody" can throw a party. Just like anybody can play basketball or cook a meal or cut hair. You probably agree that things tur


Wedding Registry Tips
Do you know how to use a wedding registry? Here are some tips to get what you want and need: Before you Register • Decide what you would...


De-stressing Wedding Planning
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the wedding day details that seem to be piling up? Do you have someone telling you what you should be doing - or trying to help when you wish they would disappear? Stress, from organizing details or dealing with difficult relationships, seems to intensify during the wedding planning process. You may feel that you have too little time and money and too much unwanted advice. Maybe your choices are being challenged as well. It's enough to ma


A Fairy Tale?
In spite of days that seemed like a bad dream, and all the times that things haven't gone the way you planned, do you still believe there...


Bridal Show 411
Take address/preprinted labels so you don't wear your hand out signing up for all the information. Set up a special email address just to...


Some of the Back Story
Circle Celebrations isn't a celebrity planning service, but we'll gladly make you the star of the show. We are your neighbors and friends. Just "regular" people who love to celebrate and enjoy helping other people. And we are good at it! Picking a great team will make the difference between surviving your party and pulling off a memorable experience. Sure, "anybody" can throw a party. Just like anybody can play basketball or cook a meal or cut hair. You probably agree that t


Where are you going?
The new year usually brings thoughts of new plans and adventures. Places to go. People to meet. Ideas to explore. Now we are in the...


Where have you been?
Two weeks ago, I was at the memorial service for my mother in law. As my husband gave the eulogy, we reviewed her life experiences. I'm...





















