| September 17, 2010 Written by: Tyna Lewis | | | | As far as decorations are concerned, don't be afraid |
| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the | | | | to go big and bright with your pink selections. Hang a |
| signature color of the movement is pink. As many | | | | large personalized banner welcoming your partygoers |
| individuals prepare to host fundraising and charity | | | | to an inspiring and fun event. You can decorate with |
| events for the cause, why not hold your very own | | | | balloons and streamers in a variety of shades of pink |
| pink party to honor those who have beat the disease | | | | and even incorporate larger balloons with pink ribbons |
| and also shed light on the research that is being done | | | | on them. Try hanging wall decorations and tea lights in |
| to find a cure. | | | | the shape of pink ribbons around your venue to liven |
| Luckily, there are countless pink decorations and | | | | up the atmosphere. Additionally, handing out pink |
| items available to throw the perfect pink party during | | | | feather boas, leis and wrist bands to your guests as |
| Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the best part is | | | | party favors can be a nice touch. |
| that these products may be reused for other events | | | | You can also create gift bags for your guests to take |
| like a sweet 16 or bachelorette party, which can help | | | | away from the breast cancer pink party, and include |
| to go along with the current trend of being green and | | | | pink ribbons, personalized pink pens and several other |
| environmentally friendly. | | | | thoughtful mementos to remind them of the great |
| Start by sending out personalized invitations on light | | | | party they have attended and what a great cause |
| pink stationary or cards. Encourage guests to wear all | | | | they were supporting. |
| pink and white to the party as well. You may also try | | | | A pink party is perfect for several occasions, but is |
| sending invitations that have the signature pink ribbon | | | | especially poignant during Breast Cancer Awareness |
| of the breast cancer movement on it. If doing a charity | | | | Month. Every year thousands of women across the |
| tie-in, don't forget to tell your friends beforehand so | | | | U.S. are battling the disease, and every party and |
| that they don't show up without knowing they'll be | | | | fundraiser held helps raise money to bring us one step |
| making a small donation. | | | | closer to finding a cure. Hosting your very own pink |
| A Breast Cancer Awareness pink party can be either | | | | party is a way to bring a community together and |
| a large or small gathering, but you should always make | | | | celebrate life while rallying around an amazing cause. |
| sure to have enough paper goods for your partygoers. | | | | Of course, any excuse to transform a venue into a |
| Pink paper plates, tableware, napkins and cups come in | | | | pink wonderland is enough for some people, and with |
| a variety of shapes and sizes and also go along with | | | | so many different shades of pink, you'll never feel like |
| the party theme. They're also perfect if you're serving | | | | you can't switch up the look and introduce more muted |
| pink ribbon cookies, cupcakes and cotton candy | | | | tones or fluorescent hues. |
| flavored drinks. | | | | |