Category Inspiration

Retirement party decorations: themes, ideas and a checklist with a $120-280 budget for 25 guests.

Bachelorette party decorations: themes, ideas and a checklist with a $120-300 budget for 12 guests.

50th birthday decorations: themes, colours and a full checklist with a $150-350 budget for 25 guests.

30th birthday decorations: themes, colours and a full checklist with a $150-330 budget for 25 guests.

21st birthday party supplies: themes, decorations and a checklist with a $180-400 budget for 30 guests.

Sweet 16 decorations: themes, colours and a full checklist with a $150-350 budget for 25 guests.

Replace plastic plates, cups and cutlery with paper, bagasse, palm leaf or bamboo. Swap table, compost times and costs.

The best disposable plates for BBQ, curry and buffets: palm leaf, bamboo and heavyweight coated paper, with a comparison table and what to avoid.

For 100 guests buy 240-300 plates, 300-400 napkins, 200-300 cups and 150 cutlery sets. Full shopping list and budget.

15 party games for 10-year-olds including minute-to-win-it, treasure hunts and balloon relays, plus how many to plan and what prizes to give.