How to Plan a Fabulous Birthday Party: Tips, Tricks & Ideas

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Here is my event planning toolbox! Everything you need to get started can be found below: ❤️HONEYBOOK {50% off code}: share.honeybook.com/luxeforless ❤️ Centerpieces, tablecloths, chair covers & Sashes- www.efavormart.com?sca_ref=87854.PZMcbD6Nvh ❤️ Luxe Academy: www.melanieturner.design/events ❤️ Luxe Box: www.efavormart.com/collections/luxe-box?sca_ref=87854.PZMcbD6Nvh ❤️ Luxe Planner: www.etsy.com/shop/LivingLux4Less ❤️ Luxe Party Boutique: www.amazon.com/shop/livingluxuriouslyforless ❤️ Luxe Bling: bit.ly/2YV4Ml4 ❤️ Luxe Backdrops and Draping: www.efavormart.com/collections/backdrops-stands?sca_ref=87854.PZMcbD6Nvh ❤️ Luxe Chandelier and Crystal Cake Stands and Centerpieces: www.efavormart.com/collections/chandeliers-crystal?sca_ref=87854.PZMcbD6Nvh ************ Stay in Touch********************************* LL4L FACEBOOK: facebook.com/LivingLuxuriouslyforless LL4L MAILING ADDRESS : Living Luxuriously for Less 225 South Spurr Street Florence, AL 35630 LL4L EMAIL: [e-mail] ************************FTC Disclaimer ******************** This is not a sponsored video. However, some links are affiliate links which is a creative way to support this community without any additional cost to you. #diybackdrop #decoratewithme #eventplanning

[@lucassage8820]

you all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@raphaelkasen8485]

@Lucas Sage Instablaster =)

[@lucassage8820]

@Raphael Kasen i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@lucassage8820]

@Raphael Kasen It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you really help me out :D

[@raphaelkasen8485]

@Lucas Sage you are welcome :D

[@AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO]

Melanie, This is an amazing video. I was a wedding coordinator for years and it is a blessing to work with organized businesses. This is outstanding! BEAUTIFUL! Hugs & love, Cathryn

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+AMATEUR DECORATING LIKE A PRO Thanks so much Cathryn!!!! So glad that you enjoyed it... So good to know that you were a wedding coordinator... Do you have any books that you would recommend?

[@miaaustinhayes-elmore9437]

The color selection shine the whole venue. Also very neat way to ribbon the cloth on the chair! Then the menu or agenda was nicely done!

[@evelyncameron4496]

I'm currently planning my mother's 83rd birthday party and boy am I excited! Loved watching your video. I am a professional photographer but I could easily fall in love with event planning! Loved how your set-up turned out! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you so much Evelyn! You can certainly cross over... It would be relatively easy as you have a very good eye for it...

[@KimberlyDavisABlessedHome]

I just love your attention to details...Love the look of the chair covers & yes, they are time consuming to put on, but so worth it/My favorite is the beautiful dessert table..and the colors used were my wedding colors, so love that also!!! Thanks for sharing some of your tips, Melanie/BE BLESSED!!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Diva Designing on a Dime with Kimberly Davis Thanks so much Kimberly!!!! So glad that you enjoyed it... Much love and many blessings!

[@LifeWithMrsB]

Wow!! This looks amazing! Cannot believe the difference the chair covers made :)

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+The Buchanan Family Yes a huge difference!!! Thanks so much!

[@pamperingwithritapowell5273]

I loved the variety of runners for the tables and the centrpieces. I also love that you always have a sweet table.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@InTheEndOnlykindnessMatters]

I had never even heard of universal chair covers , wow ! Thanks for sharing your talent with us .

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

You are so welcome!

[@vitahenry2197]

I've learned so much from your videos and I have several milestone celebrations in 2020! I revisited this one for ideas for my mom's 80th birthday in March.❤

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Awesome

[@evespassion01]

Thank you for the great tips, Each time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. All of your clients/guests must feel really special when you decorate an event.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much Eve!!!! I really try and make it an occasion that they will remember forever!!!! Thanks so much for your kind words and support!

[@hopemack7701]

Absolutely Beautiful! there is no way I could pick just one thing that I love, because I Love it all

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Lol! Thanks so much Hope!!

[@ACozyCasita]

Hi Melanie!! This is stunning, great color scheme and the tables are beautiful!! Love what you have done with the dessert table and backdrop!! Wow!! Tfs, have a great week! Liza :))

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+A Cozy Casita Thanks so much Liza! So glad that you enjoyed it..

[@robcbellmudduck5725]

Great job Melanie. I loved the universal chair covers. I host a lot of parties and will look that vendor up. Everything was beautiful!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Rob C Bell “Rob” MudDuck Thanks so much Rob!!!!! They are amazing!!!!

[@lindawhite7307]

The whole presentation was lovely I especially liked the dessert table and the photo area

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Linda White Awesome so glad that you liked it... Thanks!

[@gegegeegee5742]

Everything look stunning great ideas great job it looked simple and elegant

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much!!!!! So glad that you enjoyed it!!!!

[@mrsalishaharris]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful tips! As always, everything looks beautiful!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Alisha Harris Thanks BFF!

[@DopeAsxBoi]

This is so pretty…this reminds me of my cousins graduation party last month😍😍👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️

[@evelynwest-powell1621]

Everything was fabulous! Those colors are my favorite too.

[@latrellndickens]

This is a great video, and it is right on time. I am helping my cousin with her anniversary party and the theme is similar. I will share this video with her. TFS!!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Trell of all Trades Awesome.... Glad you could find it useful!!!!

[@albertamccrary1497]

everything was done beautifully. Loved all the dessert creations because I make cakes so that caught my eye.

[@dananaz12]

Even though this is an older video , I always find myself watching it when seeing up a party 🎉 thanks again for all your support and advise

[@AndreaPortley]

I enjoy the glory and honor the LORD receives when you mention how hard you work for the ministry.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

He deserves it! Thanks so much!

[@katrinabattles9423]

Everything was beautiful...I truly loved the backdrop and the dessert table the red and black was exquisite! Thank you so much for the step by step tips, keep blessing us with your design gifts!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

No problem love! Hope you got some helpful tips!

[@chantrece]

Thank you for the tip on where to get tablecloths & chair covers & runners. I promise that you are helping me whiz right through this in these last few weeks.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Awesome!!! I know it will be beautiful!!!!!

[@heavenlyblessed1449]

Thank You for sharing some of your tips.....I am a Event Planner also & I love anyone who shares some of their decorating tips.....As you know the more tips you get......Always makes the job EASIER......(GODS BLESSINGS to YOU & YOUR Family) ❤️

[@CampMimi-es3sj]

Hello Melanie, I truly enjoyed watching your creativity unfold. The Princess Party was adorable! I helped a very hard working mom with her daughter's Brownie Troop princess party and had less than 10 hours to prepare for it. Your video really helped me get it done quickly! Your chairs we're elegant & simple to do, only I didn't have complete covers for the chairs, so I used long white strips of satin fabric made a bow on the back of the chairs, then I wrapped toil around the bow and made a knot. Keep up the great work! Gratefully yours, Catherine

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Oh that sounds beautiful! I would love to see photos! Can you message me on facebook?facebook.com/livingluxuriouslyforless

[@CampMimi-es3sj]

Hi Melanie, I’ll be happy to send the photographs to you! Catherine

[@DailyDoseViralNews]

I hope you are doing this as a business,( party planning/decor) you are great at it. I love the chair covers, after they were tied they looked very cute!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Oh thanks so much love and yes I am... I have been for a few years now... Not too long.. Thanks so much and thank you for watching! Have an awesome weekend!

[@valeriamassey8312]

I love the curtain backdrop...you make everything look fabulous on a budget but not cheap

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you Valeria and I will be sharing how I did this very soon!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

You can find tablecloths, runners, similar centerpieces, backdrops and stands here: www.efavormart.com?aff=7 If you are interested in Party/Event Planning, Decor or Design....Luxe Academy is now open for enrollment!!!! You can sign up at melanieturner.design/events!

[@pmorales12345]

Living Luxuriously for Less Hello Melanie!! I've been a DIY crafty kind of girls since out of the womb, LOL!! You are a God Sent 😇, who has inspired me to use my crafting skills as a prophet. For the last 30 years, I've been creating and planning events for family and friends at no cost. Giving my devotion dedication and personal time to making everything from baked goods to creating centerpieces for their events & everything in between. I would love to continue creating and enhancing my skills, while getting paid to do so. I'm sure the extra $$$ will help my "hubby" one income household with the bills 😉. Or I can simply save my cash for a rainy day, LOL!!! Nonetheless, I would love to sign up for your September class, how can I go about it? Thank you in advance, and may the good Lord continue to bless you with all his precious gifts. 😍

[@margotaylor6157]

I love the back drop and the centerpieces. Great job Melanie.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you!

[@rosiehines7247]

Excellent job!!! I really appreciated the tips on how to layout everything it was well received. The chargers added a nice flair to the tables. Dessert table very nice . Looking forward to the next DIY.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Oh Rosie that just makes my heart smile! Thanks so much and I am sooo glad that you 💜'd it!

[@devinhuff7828]

This video is refreshing and it helped me with planning my birthday party and our best party trick was Vapshot alcohol mist machine!

[@nyre35]

Hello Melanie thank you so much for your expertise your an awesome designer all those tips are definitely helpful and great I love your ideas and will remember the next time I am planning an event thanks again awesome!!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

No problem!!! Thanks so much Waltrina!!!!

[@fionaefua714]

I love planning event for my friends , and now I think of adding it as a career , your work is so fabulous , love it 😍... thank you so much

[@letitiaerckenbrack5795]

I am planning my Mother's 80th birthday and this was so helpful for a complete novice like me. Thank you!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Awesome! Sooo glad that this helped!

[@shamccoy5154]

You are so AWESOME!!!!! I'm in the process of starting my own party decor business and your videos have been very helpful. Continue to do great work while helping others. Be blessed.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

No problem!!!!! So glad that you found helpful!!!! Thanks so much for watching!!!!

[@kittycat8225]

Loved this video!! So helpful!! Loved all the tip and tricks!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much for watching!!!!! So glad that you enjoyed it!!!!

[@emeldaintongsolana6947]

Thank you so much for sharing Maam I learn a lot from you super love it!God bless you always and your Chanel.....

[@aprilmichele92]

Everything was Absolutely Stunning!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much and I am sooo glad that you 💜 it!

[@Godschilds20]

I really appreciate the decor it was laid nicely. I also never realized anout just having a main focal point instead of just a lot of stuff going on nicely done.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you!

[@GlamLadie814]

Love it! Can you do a video on your backdrops? What pipe set do you use and so on? Thanks!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Ana M. I have one already on here... Just search dessert table backdrop :)! TFW :)!

[@matildamorovia3022]

Very educative;your videos really inspire and motivate me to kick start my business. Thank you.

[@peachycream523]

Great video! The final product was wonderful. Thanks!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Oh thanks Peaches!!!!

[@hazelsuralta4069]

Really helpful for my moms up coming 80th bday.. THANK U FOR THIS...

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

You are so welcome!

[@danaloveless1614]

I'm subscribing!! And hitting the bell! I just don't want to miss out. How can anyone put a thumbs down. Your dessert table us fabulous.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Dana Loveless soooo sweet of you Dana! Welcome to the Luxe for Less family! Thanks so much 💕💕💕💕💕

[@lisasmith438]

As with all of your decorative party videos, I love them all. They are very creative and colorful! I would like to know what you used behind the black and silver back drop?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Lisa Smith I used a photographer backdrop stand that can be found here....www.ebay.com/itm/like/161332675451?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

[@tinadraper971]

i loved the table settings!!

[@crystalblocker976]

Love your dessert table. I am looking for ideas on a backdrop.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Crystal Walker-Smith I have a tutorial posted....

[@valeriecurlett8980]

Just beautiful. I really love the dessert table with the beautiful back drop

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you sooo much 💕💖💕

[@angelsantiago1447]

Nothing can't stay out everything is beautiful

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Oh thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@lifewithAntonio0216]

I love the idea of the dessert table not too much and elegant beautiful work

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Awesome! Thanks Cynthia!

[@kennethamoore853]

I liked the dessert table. Off the chain❤️❤️

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Kennetha Moore Thanks so much!!!! So glad that you liked it :)!

[@shuggaraecreation2009]

Fabulous! the dessert table was a hit out of the park

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much!!!

[@tracyroberson4613]

I like the step by step tips, and ideas for planning. Thanks... love your channel

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Tracy King Awesome.... So glad that you found them helpful and I love you being here :)!

[@taylorjones8577]

You are the first person to finally make me subscribe to you tube !!!!!!!Did the chargers already have the bling or did you add them ? How about the candle holder center piece , did you add bling ? Was the cake real or a dummy cake for prop ? Did you add the crystals on the mirrors, if so what did you use ? And lastly is the chair covers and table linen satin ?sorry so many question but I need help with 2 projects very soon :-)

[@dangerboy6756]

Hi

[@vannessacorley3653]

I loved everything !!!! Keep up the great work

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you so much Vannessa! So glad that you enjoyed it!!!!! And I sure will!

[@Tashaxolife]

Hi Melanie, I love looking at your ideas, decors, and money saving tips. I'm throwing a 40th birthday party for my fiancé and couldn't find a lot of ideas for guys parties. Can you maybe do a video to address this lack? You're going to knock it out the park. I can't wait to see what you cone up with

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Hello! I have several that I done for my hubby! Take a look in my Party playlist! Thanks so much for watching 💕💕💕💕💕

[@sunnyd6470]

God bless you! You do such a good job.

[@aja732]

Can you do a tutorial for backdrops with draping?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+aja732 I will add that to my list... TFW!

[@elizabethdominguez9690]

Really enjoyed you. Nice personality. Very pretty set up.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting! Please don't forget to click on the bell next to subscribe button so that you won't miss out on any future videos :)!

[@sandraowens4287]

I enjoyed everything! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you!!!!

[@WOWfunnyVideos]

The candelabras are great! I love the height they add to the table. Where'd you find them?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

I purchased them from At Home last summer...

[@mikeblythe6228]

I love your style. What advice would you give for someone starting out in a wedding/event planner. Thank you. Diane

[@H.pylori]

Planning a 100th birthday celebration. Any ideas for things to entertain the guests...games, raffles, trivia quiz, 2 minute tributes from audience?? Nice fvideo. You are very creative.

[@carmella4106]

Just recently found this video thank you Melanie so much for all of the pertinent information!

[@marvawilliams7320]

I enjoyed everything...I would have like to see the food table

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+marva williams Hi Marva! So glad that you enjoyed this.... I typically don't do anything with food outside of the dessert table; so I never capture footage... Sooo sorry!

[@marvawilliams7320]

+Living Luxuriously for Less thank you!!! No worries!!

[@pamelahenry7568]

The entire video was very informative.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks.... So glad that you found it informative!!!!!

[@tomekathomas8187]

Beautiful!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Tomeka Thomas Thanks soooo much!

[@tracycarpenter6126]

everything is just fabulous! I use the same linen companies as you! tfs

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Studio3405_ boutique They are amazing!!!!

[@KarinaMartinez-cr3qm]

loved your last tip.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@royaldiadem762]

Thank you for sharing yourself and the tips. Do you have a video like this for weddings?

[@bonnieterrell4510]

Loved it!

[@verghmmicheal7364]

you are a deco goddess....i leant alot...next year my mom will be 6o years old and i want to plan a cosy party for her.

[@Anew1008]

My favorite part was how u put the tables together alternating colors and the red ribbon on the chairs for the red table!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Anew1008 thank you so much💕💕💕💕💕

[@1christinaw1]

Hello, how are you? Again i absolutely am in love with everything you do!!! I decorate parties, baby showers, candy/ desert tables, all events etc. My work is excellent, and all of my clients are overly satisfied. My clients and other decorators have told me time and time again that i'm cheating myself, far as pricing which i know i do. If you dont mind is it possible if you can tell me how much would you charge for that event? I'm asking because i do the same line of work but im tiered of almost leaving and event in debt instead of profiting from it. So I'm BEGGING can you please help?!?!?!?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Hello Christina... I completely understand... I often find myself doing the same exact thing... So I haven't book anything for 2017 until I come up with a price list. Unfortunately, I can't answer your question regarding prices on this public forum out of respect for my clients. {These are all real events and many of them are not comfortable with sharing their budgets}. However, if you send me a message on my FB we talk "general" figures. Hope this helps!

[@edelgeisconsuegra3417]

everything looks beautiful

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you!

[@sandrabrooksBrown]

This is so beautiful you are truely an inspiration

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Sandra Brokks thanks so much 💕💕💕💕💕

[@msetcetera1]

As always I enjoy your videos. I love the sweet table back drop and thanks for the tip on the universal chair covers. I have two questions, the flowers in the bling box are they real, if not where did you purchase them? The photo backdrop I wanted to see a more detailed view, did you do it or was it provided by the photographer?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

They are not real.... They were made with flowers that looked life-like.... A local florist made them for me.... I provided the backdrop for photos ;).

[@msetcetera1]

+Living Luxuriously for Less Thanks Again, Love It......

[@carolyngreen9238]

Everything was Gorgeous I couldn't pick one thing

[@theresaberry1094]

I think you did about the event you gave me pointers for my 25th wedding anniversary and I

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Yes.....

[@antrenisejennings9605]

Everything was absolutely gorgeous! Did you make this backdrop with the poster board like some of the others that you have done?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you... I actually used a photographer's stand to create this...

[@verikeri2849]

Great tips!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks girlie 😉

[@robinharris9591]

All of it was pretty.Great job.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you soooo much Robin!

[@feredoonzolfonun5125]

Although this video is old, I think it would be a good idea.

[@sheiladavis2762]

Hi Ms. Mel, where did you find the silver serving trays. I really like them are they plastic or metal. All your work is beautiful. Thank you

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

They are plastic and I purchased them at Michaels...

[@balanced_v6021]

Melanie, how did you do the programs that was laying on the plates? Great tips & ideas!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+H4LN 2016 The host had them done at a local print shop....

[@balanced_v6021]

Ok, thank you!

[@elisaperez8510]

I like everything looks so nice and classic but mine favor part is the backdrop

[@tamibeard227]

All of it was beautiful thank you for sharing

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you Tami!!!!

[@marquitafair2513]

You just found yourself a new subbie! :)

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+MARQUITA FAIR Awesome!!!!! Thanks so much for subbing and super glad to have you here!!!!

[@dippar6095]

I am a new subscriber! Love your DIY ideas!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Welcome... I am soooo glad to have you here! Thank you so much for watching!

[@carmenrios4081]

Thank you for the video. I have one question, I noticed you only assembled one table with red sash. Was that the main table for the guest of honor.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Carmen Rios That is correct....

[@jillshelton7356]

I love all of it ☺☺☺

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Jill Shelton Awesome!!! thanks so much!

[@zakeyaedison4002]

I la la la la LOVE IT. I need help with 2 layer backdrop and backdrop with hanging accessories

[@gloriadominguez5674]

Great ideas :) thank you

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

You're welcome Gloria!

[@wandamonroe3481]

Hello, that is beautiful and thanks for sharing, i wanted to know how did you attach the fabric to your photo background stand? i just ordered mine.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Wanda Monroe Hello.... I sewed and used safety pins :)!

[@evangelisteve]

Great tips!!!!!! Where do you purchase your plate chargers from?????

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+evelyn jones Thanks! Walmart after Christmas sale....

[@lisasmith438]

Thank you!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Lisa Smith No problem!

[@marjoryabell5828]

Everything is beautiful!! you are amazing!!

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

So are you!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@keannatolbert5075]

Hi. I love the candelabras. Where did you get those?

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thanks... At Home

[@zelma.m.cannady]

Hi Melanie, I absolutely love your ideas! You have a gift from God and I am so happy to see that you are using that gift to bless so many people. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! I have gotten so many ideas from watching your videos. Continue to walk in your gift. ;)

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

+Zelma Cannady thanks so much Zelma!!!! That really means a lot to me! So glad that you been able to gain some inspiring ideas from the content that I share! Have an awesome day!

[@tonykole8080]

Zelma Cannady uioxpoz!ismks!!wkw s!m!x!zikz💶🗞💷🗞💶📰📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖

[@stefgorter9241]

Great ideas.

[@LivingLuxuriouslyforLess]

Thank you so much!