Master Wedding Planner
JoAnn is a Master Wedding Planner, a Certified Professional Wedding Consultant, a Certified Green Wedding Planner, and a Certified Sandals Specialist. She has also authored a book titled “Laughing All the Way to the Altar.” Her weddings have been featured in Bride’s Magazine, Premier Bride Magazine, The Knot Wedding Magazine, and The Reign Magazine. She has been honored with Wedding Wire’s Couple’s Choice Award and The Knot’s Hall of Fame Award. JoAnn has also been named “Iconic Wedding Planner” by Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts and “Wedding Planner of the Year” by Rocky Mountain Wedding Magazine.
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Most children enjoy Halloween and love to go trick or treating. So surprise them with a spooky Halloween-themed party this time with our list of Halloween food for kids. Halloween is a fun holiday for children as they get to dress up in spooky costumes and eat lots of candy. To spice up the festivities, you could cook up a menu inspired by the holiday for your Halloween party, which will surely be a hit among their friends. Scroll through this post as we have put together a collection of tasty, spooky-looking Halloween recipes that are easy to prepare and will bring life to your party. [mj-toc] Top 10 Halloween Food Ideas For Kids Well, a Halloween-themed party doesn’t mean you only have to focus on the dress and decorations; your food and snacks will need to be spooky too. And if you've decided to handle the menu yourself, we are here to help. Check out some cool Halloween food...
Once kids grow older and enter their teenage years, they don’t enjoy playing games or participating in activities that they used to like earlier. New Year’s Eve calls for a huge celebration, and teens get all excited to ring in the New Year in style. In this post, we bring to you some really fun New Year’s Eve teenage party ideas. Teenagers are neither kids nor adults. So they cannot plan a New Year party alone, and they don’t want to be part of the tedious family party. Here we have combined some interesting ideas to help your teens have a blast on New Year’s Eve and create beautiful memories. Read on to see the materials and preparation required to arrange the best party a teenager has ever attended. 1. Movie Charade [caption id="attachment_376535" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] You Will Need: Pen Paper Bowl How To: Write down a list of your teen’s favorite movies of the past year. Write...
Halloween is all about fun and costumes. Kids enjoy this festival to bits and are always curious to learn more about it. In this post, we bring to you some spooky and fun toddlers Halloween games for kids. Halloween has become a children-friendly celebration over the years where they can engage in activities like dressing up in fancy costumes, trick or treating, or special parties. As a parent, you must ensure that your child is aware of the reason behind celebrating Halloween. So here, we have curated a couple of incredibly interesting and spooky games for the little ones. Get ready to be creative with your little ones and give the best Halloween memories to your kids that they can cherish forever. Read on to learn more. [mj-toc] 25 Must Try Halloween Games For Toddlers 1. Donut Eating Race: [caption id="attachment_374926" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] You Will Need: A long string Donuts How To: Hang several donuts from a sturdy rod...
If you plan to have an amazing tween birthday party, some cracking party ideas are just what you need. Tween Birthday party games are a great way to make their special day interesting and engage them in fun-filled activities. Tweens are not kids, but they are also not old enough to make their own decisions. They do wish to experience something new, be capable of making small choices, follow their passions, and most importantly, learn. As parents, you want your tween to have a memorable birthday party. And if you are struggling with party ideas, we are here to help you. Dive into this post for a list of the best games ideas for tween birthday parties to make sure your kid and their friends have a blast. [mj-toc] 10 Best Tween Birthday Party Ideas For Girls And Boys Why not try a themed birthday party that is reminiscent of your child’s favorite fictional character, color, superhero, singer, or subject?...
Group games are great for building social and emotional skills in kids. We present you with group games for kids in this post to help you entertain and engage them. When kids play together, they can learn to mingle with their peers and build interpersonal and communication skills. They also learn to expand their understanding of things and get accustomed to diversity. Plunge into this post for a list of the best educational group games that your children can play both indoors and outdoors. [mj-toc] 15 Fun Group Games And Activities For Kids The games we have selected in this article aim to engage kids productively and aid in developing a child’s creative, intellectual and kinesthetic abilities. We have categorized games into indoor and outdoor. Indoor Group Games For Kids The games are designed to make optimum use of the resources and space available indoors. 1. Fruit basket Fruit basket is one of the best large group games you can...
Spending four decades with your other half is a major milestone and calls for a bash. To help you make the celebration grand, we bring you some unique 40th anniversary party ideas. As you have shared most of your life with your partner and you both have become an indispensable part of each other’s lives, your 40th anniversary should be an occasion to celebrate your togetherness, and the party should be filled with lots of laughter. No matter how you wish to celebrate the auspicious event—with a quiet family event or a crazy party with several events—we have some cool ideas for you. So, start sending out the invites to the people you love. [mj-toc] 25 Unique 40th Wedding Anniversary Party Ideas Four decades of love and togetherness must be celebrated in the best possible way. These 40th wedding anniversary ideas will help you throw a memorable party. 40th Anniversary Party Ideas If you are planning to celebrate the special...
Twenty-five years of togetherness is a huge milestone for a couple, and it truly deserves a celebration. So, if you are looking for some lovely 25th wedding anniversary ideas for yourself or your family members, you are doing the right thing. Wedding anniversaries are special, but 25th anniversaries are even more special and need good planning. You can celebrate the day by going on a vacation together, throwing a party for your children, family members, and friends, or giving gifts. The point is to have a good time and create special memories. This post has a list of unique 25th wedding anniversary ideas that will help you plan everything from venue and themes to decorations and food. Read on. [mj-toc] What Is The 25th Wedding Anniversary Called? Traditionally, the 25th wedding anniversary is known by the name Silver wedding anniversary. As per history, husbands will give a gift to their wives a silver wreath on their 25th marriage anniversary. Silver...
Spending half a century with your loving partner by your side calls for a huge celebration, and you need some interesting 50th anniversary party ideas to make this occasion memorable. Every relationship has its ups and downs, but sticking together despite life’s challenges is commendable. So, read this post as we bring you a list of exciting ideas for your 50th wedding anniversary celebration to commemorate your eternal love. [mj-toc] 28 Unique And Memorable Ideas For 50th Wedding Anniversary The golden jubilee anniversary is a remarkable one. You want every aspect of the planning impeccable. Here are some ideas that can be of your help. 1. Pre-anniversary photoshoot Hire a photographer and shoot some lovely photographs of the couple that you can use in your invitations and the party decor. [mj_protip type="Quick tip" title="Quick tip"]For couples who may have trouble spending much time outdoors can plan the photo shoot in their backyard. Deck up your lawn/garden or backyard with plants,...
Weddings are all about customs and rituals, but there is no harm in adding fun wedding games to make the affair lively and enjoyable. With lip-smacking delicacies, amazing music, and drinks, games are now included in most weddings to make the day memorable for the couple, their families, and other guests. Keep reading if you are looking for unique, entertaining, and fun games for a wedding party. [mj-toc] 55 Wedding Games We have curated a list for the couple, guests, and children to make your arrangements simpler. Wedding Games For Bride And Groom It would not be possible to exclude the bride and the groom when having fun. Here are some exclusive wedding games for the couple. 1. Wedding shoe game It is designed for the bride and groom; both of them have to sit facing their backs and exchange one of their shoes. The guests have to ask the couple a few random questions, and they have to answer...
Planning a wedding is a mammoth task that drains you physically, mentally, and financially. A wedding ceremony with hundreds of guests can be overwhelming for the couple as well as the organizers. A micro wedding is a small and intimate wedding with all the traditions of a larger wedding on a much smaller scale. It is a more friendly and intimate affair, has fewer guests, and is less stressful. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people look at weddings , and with the lockdown guidelines in force, people had no choice but to go for a micro wedding. Though a micro wedding is a close ceremony, the same extravaganza can be brought in all aspects of the wedding. [mj_protip type="Quick tip" title="Quick tip"]A marriage ceremony requires a lot of planning and management to succeed. So make sure to have a to-do list and work accordingly.[/mj_protip] [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/reasons-why-marriage-is-so-important_00639027/" title="15 Reasons Why Marriage Is Important In Your Life"] [mj-toc]...
Staying together in love and cherishing your married life for half a decade is a huge milestone and calls for celebration. So, if you are looking for some unique 5-year wedding anniversary party ideas, your search ends here as we compile some of the best ideas to make your special day unforgettable. Being in a loving relationship is one of the most beautiful things. And, anniversaries give you the perfect opportunity to acknowledge love and rejoice in its warmth and blessing. This is also a time to reminisce the past memories and usher in many more beautiful years of joy and companionship. So, get inspired by the ideas and make the party memorable in every way. [mj-toc] 25 Best 5-Year Wedding Anniversary Party Ideas Go out-of-the box this anniversary instead of sticking to old practice of inviting over a few friends and having food together. Check out these ideas to add more excitement and fun to your 5th wedding anniversary....
After those long waiting periods, you have finally discovered that you are pregnant. Now, you can't wait to reveal this [simple_tooltip text="ecstatic" tooltip="Feeling or the state of being extremely delighted" ] news to your hubby. You may be wondering how to tell your husband that you are pregnant in a way that could surprise him. Well, with innumerable ways to tell your better half about the good news, you may select the one most exciting and suitable for you both. Want to know some creative and interesting ways to announce this amazing news? Then keep reading as we bring some cute, fun, and romantic ways to share the news of your pregnancy with your man. [mj-toc] Creative Ways To Announce Pregnancy To Your Husband 1. Announce with a book: [caption id="attachment_483633" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] If it is your first child, your husband has a lot to learn and do as a father. Buy a guide book that will help...
Birthdays are the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for children. And so are the birthday cakes. In this post, we tell you how to make interesting birthday cakes for kids. Cakes are the most attractive part of a birthday party and one of the things that children look forward to eagerly. So it would help if you considered their choices and preferences about the cake before making it. Read on for a list of some easy-to-make birthday cake recipes for kids and choose the one they will love the most. You could also customize them based on your child’s likes and dislikes. [mj-toc] Easy-To-Make Birthday Cakes For Kids Baking is fun. To keep it that way, we have chosen easy-to-make birthday cake recipes you can try for the kids. 1. Chocolate and marshmallow cake We will begin with a cake that has two things that kids like the most – chocolate and marshmallows. [caption id="attachment_427508" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image:...