Pick A Party [Paperback]

Patty Sachs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1997

This is the biggest and most complete book of party themes ever written!

This is the party "bible" for anyone interested in hosting a special event. It provides 145 innovative party themes and occasions for all of life's special events, including both traditional and less-celebrated holidays. It also comes with a comprehensive, easy-to-use chart designed to help party planners find appropriate themes for each occasion.

Includes party ideas for

Life cycle events -- from birthdays, bar mitzvahs, and graduations to weddings, anniversaries, over-the-hills, and retirements;

Holiday celebrations -- from New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day revelry to Halloween, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas parties;

Fun TV get-togethers -- from the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl to the Kentucky Derby and election night coverage;

Creative and fun themes -- from a Mardi Gras masquerade and a Las Vegas casino to a Hawaiian Luau and Caribbean beach parties.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Meadowbrook (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671521233
• ISBN-13: 978-0671521233
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,503,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even a pro can learn a thing or two!, February 23, 2000

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Phyllis Cambria (Coconut Creek, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pick A Party (Paperback)

As an award-winning professional event planner who has been in the business for over 15 years, I figured there probably wasn't a whole lot I was going to learn by reading Patty's book, but just in case there was, I thought I'd buy it. I'm so glad I did! There were TONS of ideas that I know will work not only for my clients' parties, but also will be fun to do when I'm planning a party for my own friends.

Most are easy to duplicate and adapt to every situation...and Patty even provided a grid to help the "thematically challenged" find a theme to fit any occasion! :)

The ideas are bulleted and easy to read. And if you need a little more of an explanation or "how-to," Patty's provided that also for many of the projects.

If you are a newbie host, or are like me, and have thrown hundreds...thousands...of parties, BUY THIS BOOK! You'll use it again and again.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for party planning!, February 27, 2000

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Jan Miller (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pick A Party (Paperback)

Because my family loves to party, I'm always looking for ideas that are easy and fun. Patty Sachs delivers again! Whenever I am planning a celebration, I know that her books will help... and this one is the best yet! The book makes finding ideas so simple. It's like having my own personal party planner! (Only less expensive!)

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A pretty much useless book, November 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pick A Party (Paperback)

This book is a waste of your money and time if you are looking for creative ideas for entertaining your party guests. Here is a statement for the New Year's Eve party: "New Year's Eve celebration often includes the whole family, with game playing, lively competitions, music, and food." (p.66). Yeah, right - this is extremely helpful to me to know when I am organizing such a party... Besides, this book does not have any concrete examples or suggestions on how to make parties fun. Instead of this book I would recommend one by Andrea Campbell "Great Games for Great Parties" - a lot more mileage for the same price.