Tips

	Short Cuts for Our Favorite Party Foods Check out these short cuts and money saving tips for your next party.
	Short Cuts for Our Favorite Party Beverages Take advantage of delicious summer berries. Pre-freeze fruit for our signature summer drinks.
	Cake Portion Guide Our Cake Portion Guide will help you buy or make just the right amount birthday cake for your next birthday party or holiday party.
	Wedding Toasts Dos and Donts Although the responsibility falls to the best man at the reception to make the toast, these rules apply to anyone who may want to bless the happy couple.
	Insider Tips: Choosing a Florist Our "Insider Tips" are designed to help you make confident decisions when choosing vendors for your wedding or party.
	Ask the Expert: Choosing a Photographer Your wedding photographer is an investment in memories so seek a talented artisan whose style fits your vision.
	Ask the Expert: What are Organic Wines? Will you serve wine for your special day? We can help you decide if organic wine is the way to go!
	Ask the Expert - Choosing the Entertainment Our "Ask the Expert" articles will give you all the inside information on choosing vendors for your party or wedding.
	Ask the Experts - Choosing a Caterer Our Expert Caterer, Rita Herd, gives you the "how to" decide on your caterer for your special party or wedding!
	DIY - Wedding Cupcakes Over-extended yourself with a promise to make a beautiful dessert for a special occasion? Dazzle them with Cupcakes! Here's a checklist to tackle the task!
	Ask the Expert: Summer Beauty Tips Whether you are planning an indoor or outdoor wedding, don't let the Alabama humidity melt your look. The experts from Birmingham Glam give us the insider tips.
	Food Portion Calculator Check out our portion chart to help you determine how much food to prepare.
	Anniversary Gifts by Year From your first year to your sixtieth year, our anniversary gift by year list will get you started on that special anniversary purchase.
	Office Picnic Etiquette It's warming up in Birmingham and everyone wants to party outdoors, even your employer. Do you know how to avoid common party etiquette faux paus?
	Food Staging Tips and Ideas Make the most use of your entertaining space and encourage your guests to mingle.
	Tips for Pick the Right Type of Party Food Picking the right type and quantity of food depends a great deal on what time of day or evening your party will be held. Our tips will keep you on track and help you manage your budget.
	How and When to Write a Thank You Note Hand writing a personal thank you note is an eloquent way to express your gratitude.