12 of Our Most Popular Party Ideas in 2018

By Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee
Courtesy of Louise Roe
We're big believers in finding a reason to celebrate every day (or in other words, to throw a sweet soirée!) But when it comes to life's most special moments—from birthdays to baby showers—these were the parties that you were most likely to RSVP as "yes!" to this year.
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English Tea Party

Courtesy of Louise Roe
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To celebrate the coming of her little one, English fashion journalist Louise Roe and her friends gathered for a traditional tea party with a modern twist. It featured a colorful spread of savory eats and sugary treats, garden-inspired florals, and vintage floral china cups for sipping Earl Gray tea—pinkies up, ladies! 

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Galentine's Day Brunch

Danielle DiBenedetto of Lake Arts Studio
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Call up your besties for this pretty-in-pink fête filled with peonies, Insta-worthy balloon displays, and divine desserts. If the raspberry-cream layered cake and mini mousse parfaits didn't have you swooning, the blooming wall-art was sure to win you over. (It's also one of our most popular crafts this year!)

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Cherry Blossom Baby Shower

Love and Light Photography
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Touched by one mom-to-be's mission to give back in her babe's honor, you also fell in love with her elegant celebration at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. From bouquets of blooms and butterfly sugar cookies to one sweet swing set (and darling photo app), it was an affair to remember.
 

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Greenhouse-Inspired St. Patricks Day Party 

Billye Donya
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Wall-to-wall greens of various varieties set the scene for this pot-o'-gold party. And it wouldn't be complete without a signature drink—part lime sherbet, part lime margarita—for good luck. 

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A “Peter Rabbit” Baby Shower

Billye Donya
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Inspired by the classic tales of Beatrix Potter's beloved bunny, this shower shone a light on all things spring from farm fresh bouquets 'a plenty to baby blue linens and carrot-shaped cookies for guests to decorate. 

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A Royal Wedding Lunch

Erik Kvalsvik
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When the Royal Wedding had us all lovestruck (and planning our next trip to London), you were determined to master the art of a formally set table. For wisdom, we turned to former White House florist Laura Dowling who lent her vision for a luncheon inspired by Meghan's favorite florals and regal place settings. (As for the result, we like to think that the Queen herself would approve.)

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A Girls' Getaway in California

Claire Thomas
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For when you need to recharge and bond with your BFFs, get inspired by the girl bosses behind all-natural baking company, Sweet Laurel. Their weekend away included everything from cake decorating and outdoor yoga to fireside toasts and a wreath-making crafternoon.

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A Crochet and Rose Summer Soiree

Alison Engstrom
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All you need is something sweet to sip on, a killer cheese platter, and skeins of your favorite yarn to throw this outdoor crafting party, inspired by our friends at We Are Knitters. 

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Eli’s Skeleton Masquerade Birthday Party

Shannon Von Eschen
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Talk about a bash that's so cool, it's scary—and so scary, it's cool. That was this 6-year-old's celebration featuring batty hands-on crafts for kids, mysteriously bubbling beverages, ghoulish goody bags, and one ominous (but oh-so-delicious) feast. 

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A Haunted House of Horror Movies

Billye Donya
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Themed rooms inspired by classic thrillers like "Poltergeist" and "The Shining" were the center of this bone-chilling bash, just creepy enough to keep you glancing over your shoulder between bites of quail egg-topped baguette bites. 

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Modern Farmhouse Friendsgiving  

Jillian Rose Photography
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Who doesn't love hosting a gathering of loved ones? And when it comes to setting the scene, you loved this beautiful balance of rustic and chic featuring smokey glassware, checkered linens, and pink pumpkins. 
 

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"The Nutcracker" Christmas Party

Mary Costa Photography
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We were head over twirling toes for this event which brought the iconic Land of Sweets to life. And when party-planning ladies Royale Ziegler and Rachel Huntington teamed up to combine candy cane cocktails, one whimsical treat-filled tree, and piñatas inspired by the holiday ballet in one room—well, you simply need to see it to believe it.

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