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How to Brand Your Party Like a Boss by Megan Chytraus W ith the world of Pinterest came the addition of over the top parties with an endless supply of ideas! While this is a party lover’s dream, it often leaves us wondering how to make our version of those ideas stand out. Well branding is a sure way to do just that! I always tell my clients that it’s the littlest details that make the biggest impact and this is no different. Developing a brand for your event will not only give you the opportunity to go detail crazy, but it also will create a consistency throughout the whole affair. And consistency, friends, is what provides the overall wow factor and gets you noticed! Below are five things you can do to create the perfect branding for your next party! 1. Scheme it Choose a color palette, the fonts, theme and any patterns or textures that you would like to serve as the base of your design. Really want to personalize it? Create a logo! Then make yourself a promise that you will NOT deviate from these choices! Use them on the invitations, any signage, print materials, or media at your event. 2. Make a statement with your invitation! Think of Your invitation as the first impression. What’s the rule of first impressions? They will stick with you! You need to use this opportunity to intrigue your guests and make them want to come! Don’t stop at the invitation design, design the envelope too! Calligraphy is hot right now! Not sure about your handwriting skills? Design something digital and feed the envelopes through your printer. Whatever you do, make it a piece of mail that stands out from the other things in their mailbox and gets them excited to open it. 40