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~ (Author) "A lifetime is filled with many marvelous reasons to celebrate-from its beginning to its end..." (more)
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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.com Sales Rank: #1,131,675 in Books (See Bestsellers 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
    By Phyllis Cambria (Coconut Creek, FL USA) - See all my reviews
    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.

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    12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for party planning!, February 27, 2000
    By Jan Miller (Florida) - See all my reviews
    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!)
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    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 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.
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    2.0 out of 5 stars lack of good ideas
    When I bought this book I was thinking that it will has a good ideas for parties but, it does not have any. There are a lot of good party book out there. Read more
    Published on July 13, 2004

    2.0 out of 5 stars A waste of money
    There are far too many good party idea books on the market to consider, making this one a waste. There are very few original and creative ideas given in this book. Read more
    Published on May 16, 2001 by Sara Westhead

    5.0 out of 5 stars This was one fantastic book, for ANY occasion. Great ideas!
    I purchased this book to get some ideas on a bridal shower. I love it because I can use it for absolutely any occasion imaginable. Read more
    Published on April 3, 1999

    5.0 out of 5 stars Great One-Stop Party Idea Book!
    Sach's "Pick A Party" is a wonderful one-stop party planning resource! It's categorical organization makes it so easy to find theme ideas. She is so creative. Read more
    Published on February 18, 1999

    5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking of celebrating anything -- you need Patty Sachs!
    I had my own celebration just reading the party suggestions from this very very funny and creative woman. Read more
    Published on February 5, 1999

    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent as we knew it would be!
    We track down Patty Sachs materials because they are so brim full of stretching party planning to anyone's best. Read more
    Published on February 3, 1999

    2.0 out of 5 stars This book is lacking on the "how to's"
    I'm always interested in new ideas for parties because I give at least 4 big (50 people or more) parties a year. Read more
    Published on January 19, 1999

    5.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date resources and ideas!!
    I remember Patty from when she lived in Minneapolis, MN. She is a wealth of knowledge in the meeting, convention and special event industry, and her books reflect this. Read more
    Published on April 22, 1998

    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book for Any Party Planner!
    SORRY - Posted the rough draft - so I guess the truth is out - I need a proof reader! I have ALL of Patty Sachs Party Books. Each seems to get better and better. Read more
    Published on April 21, 1998

    5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Party!
    As a professional party planner and hostess for events of up to 700, this book is indespensible when stuck for an idea. I have actually celebrated using Ms. Read more
    Published on April 17, 1998 by Martha Leigh (martha@riata.com)

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