Party Planning Ideas That Make Celebrations Unforgettable

More ideas for birthdays, character parties, and corporate events

Kids' birthdays, milestone celebrations, princess and character parties, and company events, all planned for venues and backyards around Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and Spring Hill.

• Planning Tips (8)
• Kids' Parties (3)
• Character Parties (4)
• Corporate Events (2)
• Inspiration (14)

Planning Tips

Planning Tips · 6 min read

Party Planner or Party Rental Company? What the Difference Really Is

A rental company delivers things. A planner delivers an evening. Here is what each one actually does, and how to tell which your party needs.

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Planning Tips · 6 min read

Should You Hire a Party Planner or Do It Yourself?

Planning a big birthday in Middle Tennessee? Here is the honest line between a party you can run yourself and one that needs a planner, and how to tell.

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Planning Tips · 5 min read

Halloween Party Ideas That Turn a Nashville Home Into a Haunted Masterpiece

Halloween party ideas for Nashville homes: a blacklit haunted foyer, spooky-chic grazing boards, themed cookies, and effects your neighbors talk about.

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Planning Tips · 5 min read

The Graduation Party Playbook for Middle Tennessee's Busiest Weekend

Graduation party ideas for Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Middle TN: team-color balloon builds, a custom cookie table, a dirty soda bar, and one lit lawn.

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Planning Tips · 5 min read

Working With a Luxury Party Planner, From First Call to the Reveal

From the first call to the moment the doors open, here is exactly what happens when you hire a luxury party planner in Middle Tennessee, step by step.

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Planning Tips · 5 min read

Who Is the Best Party Planner in Nashville? How to Actually Decide

Searching for the best party planner in Nashville? Most results are wedding planners. How to judge planners for birthdays, milestones and company events.

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Planning Tips · 4 min read

Milestone Birthday Party Ideas in Nashville That Guests Remember

Planning a milestone birthday in Nashville? Set the tone, choose the right venue, and add entertainment guests will still be talking about next year.

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Planning Tips · 3 min read

7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Event Planner You Can Trust

Hiring an event planner in Middle Tennessee? Ask these seven questions about fees, what is included, communication and day of coverage before you sign.

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Kids' Parties

Kids' Parties · 5 min read

The Foam Party Guide for Nashville Families

Foam party ideas for Nashville and Middle Tennessee: day foam, color foam, glow-in-the-dark nights, and how to plan the whole party around the cannon.

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Kids' Parties · 4 min read

Kids' Birthday Party Ideas in Brentwood That Kids Talk About for Months

Planning a children's birthday party in Brentwood or Franklin? Five ideas from EPIC Parties for a celebration kids love and parents get to enjoy too.

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Kids' Parties · 3 min read

First Birthday Party Ideas in Brentwood Parents Actually Enjoy

Planning a first birthday in Brentwood? Simple themes, a smash cake moment worth framing, and nap-friendly timing make the day joyful and easy on you.

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Character Parties

Character Parties · 5 min read

How to Hire Santa in Nashville (and Throw the Party Around Him)

Hiring Santa in Nashville? How to book early, stage the entrance, set up the photo op, and plan the whole family Christmas party around the big arrival.

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Character Parties · 6 min read

The Ultimate Princess Party Guide for Middle Tennessee Royalty

Princess party ideas from the team behind Middle Tennessee's royal meet and greets: characters, decor, itineraries, and the moment she never forgets.

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Character Parties · 5 min read

Superhero Birthday Party Ideas: Bring Their Favorite World to Life

Superhero birthday party ideas from real EPIC events: the hero meet and greet, power-up face painting, custom backdrops, and a world built start to finish.

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Character Parties · 4 min read

Princess and Character Party Ideas Franklin Kids Never Forget

Planning a princess or character party in Franklin, TN? Learn how to pick the right performer, design the room and capture the moment kids never forget.

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Corporate Events

Corporate Events · 4 min read

Corporate Holiday Party Planning in Nashville Your Team Will Love

Planning a corporate holiday party in Nashville? Book December dates early, set the vibe, brand it well, and design a night your team looks forward to.

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Corporate Events · 4 min read

Corporate Event Planning in Nashville That People Actually Remember

Planning a corporate event in Nashville? A step-by-step guide to goals, venue, branding and guest experience, plus when to hand the logistics to a planner.

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Inspiration

Inspiration · 6 min read

Party Entertainment Ideas: The Acts Guests Never Stop Talking About

Mirror-suited stilt walkers, living statues, caricature artists and a foam cannon: party entertainment ideas from real events around Nashville.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

Celebrity Impersonators and Surprise Guests: The Entrance Nobody Sees Coming

Celebrity impersonators for parties, done as a surprise: how we stage the secret guest, time the entrance, and turn a backyard into a jaw-drop moment.

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Inspiration · 6 min read

70th Birthday Party Ideas From a Celebration We Planned in Five Days

Real 70th birthday party ideas from a tropical celebration planned in five days: bold color, florals, signature cocktails, and zero stress for the family.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

Carnival Theme Party Ideas (Yes, That Is a Real Sword Swallower)

Carnival theme party ideas from real EPIC backyard events: a genuine sideshow act, a swing ride, roaming performers, and the details that set it apart.

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Inspiration · 4 min read

Glow Party Ideas: How to Light Up the Whole Night

Blacklight foam, LED performers, a fire act finale and glow decor: glow party ideas from real nighttime celebrations around Middle Tennessee.

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Inspiration · 6 min read

Sweet 16 Party Ideas in Brentwood (Planned for the Toughest Jury Alive)

Sweet 16 party ideas for Brentwood and Nashville teens: open-air cinema, glam bars, glow foam after dark, and zero cringe. Planned end to end.

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Inspiration · 6 min read

15 Over-the-Top Party Ideas We've Actually Pulled Off

Fire performers, a smoking backyard volcano, LED dancers, a real swing ride on the lawn. 15 over-the-top party ideas we've produced in Middle Tennessee.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

Surprise 40th Birthday Party Ideas From a Real 80s and 90s Pool Party

Surprise 40th birthday party ideas from a real 80s and 90s throwback pool party: the decoy, the sneak-in, the DJ, and a backyard he didn't recognize.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

Backyard Concert Ideas That Turn Your Lawn Into the Best Venue in Town

Backyard concert ideas from a real EPIC build: a full stage, pro lighting, a live band, luxury seating, and a roped-off VIP front row on the grass.

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Inspiration · 6 min read

Why We Don't Plan Traditional Weddings

We're the Middle Tennessee event planner that politely declines weddings. Here's why we chose foam cannons, princesses, and fire performers instead.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

How to Throw a Backyard Luau (Yes, We Really Built a Volcano)

Backyard luau party ideas from a real Middle Tennessee build: a smoking volcano, mermaids on the sand, a fire act, and a tiki table built for a crowd.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

Lemon Theme Party Ideas, Fresh From a Sweet 16 We're Still Obsessed With

Lemon theme party ideas from a real EPIC Sweet 16: the citrus picnic, the brunch tablescape, a custom coffee cart, and a lemon balloon marquee moment.

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Inspiration · 5 min read

Surprise 50th Birthday Party Ideas: The Fake Art Show That Fooled Him Completely

Surprise 50th birthday party ideas from a real EPIC production: a staged art-show decoy, state flags for traveling guests, and a chess-themed reveal.

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Inspiration · 4 min read

Backyard Party Ideas That Beat the Middle Tennessee Heat

Planning a backyard party in Middle Tennessee? Beat the summer heat with water play, shaded zones, styled food and a foam party finale guests remember.

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