OccasionLab Planning Edit

Planner // Why People Say ‘No Gifts, Thanks'

Not everybody hosting a wedding or party wants a big pile of wrapped presents in the corner. There are plenty of practical reasons to forgo gifts.

Planner // 10 Ways To Say ‘No Gifts’ Without Offending Your Guests

Guests love gifting, but there are reasons you might not want wrapped presents at your event. Here’s how to provide alternatives without offence.

Vendor Spotlight // Jodi Fried NYC Atelier

Jodi Fried designs feature at weddings and special events and are created through a collaborative, one-on-one process. But in all honesty, Jodi had us at ‘bespoke’.

Planner // An Elegant Bouquet Or Refined Centrepiece

Create a romantic bridal bouquet or statement table centrepiece with flowers from your local grocery store, market, or your own garden. No foam needed!

Planner // Questions To Ask Your Caterer

Meeting with wedding, party, event caterers and don’t know what to ask? Start with these questions!

Party Plan // Kids Birthday Under The Sea

Ditch merchandised character themes for this fun Under The Sea party plan. It’s designed for your child to help craft and DIY their own party! Ages 3–10.

Party Plan // 21st Birthday Party Guide

Your guide to throwing a 21st birthday party with stress-free celebratory style.

Party Plan // Engagement Party Guide

How to throw an engagement party, from setting a date to styling your event.

Party Plan // A Mid-Winter Christmas Party Part 1

PART ONE: Winter wonderland décor and styling. Christmas in July, here we come!

Party Plan // A Mid-Winter Christmas Party Part 2

PART TWO: Festive Treats to put your winter wonderland Christmas party on a pedestal.

Party Plan // A Mid-Winter Christmas Party Part 3

PART THREE: Modern party games everyone will love at your mid-winter Christmas party.

Party Plan // The Modern Baby Shower (psst, it’s not all about Baby)

Spoil your fave parents-to-be with a beautiful baby shower fit for the twentyteens.

Style Guide // Classical European Wedding Video

A real wedding video that brings our classical European style guide and mood board to life.

Style Guide // Rustic Countryside Wedding Video

A real wedding video that brings our rustic countryside style guide and mood board to life.

Style Guide // Carnival Wedding Video

A real wedding video that brings our young and free style guide and mood board to life.

Style Guide // Romantic Bohemian Wedding Video

A real wedding video that brings our romantic bohemian style guide and mood board to life.

Style Guide // City Chic Wedding Video

A real wedding video that brings our city chic style guide and mood board to life.

Style Guide // The Occasion Style Selector

Find your event style! Match up with a style guide and mood board for your occasion.

Style Guide // Classical European Occasion

Let refined elegance, soft fabrics, and pastel hues define the style of your next occasion.

Style Guide // Rustic Countryside Occasion

Wildflowers and seed pods and rustic décor, oh my! You must be planning a countryside themed occasion.

Style Guide // Fresh Youth Occasion

Celebrate with fresh greenery, splashes of colour, and oodles of fun.

Style Guide // Romantic Bohemian Occasion

Create a boho paradise for your next occasion with old romance and moody tones.

Style Guide // City Chic Occasion

Add your city to the guest list with chic styling and authentic city influences.

Planner // Congrats, you’re in the wedding party! Now what?

Wedding party tips from those who have been in your shoes, and made the mistakes to prove it.

Planner // Place Settings For Styled Entertaining

Wedding, dinner party, kid’s birthday, and more. We’ve detailed five gorgeous place setting ideas for your next occasion.

Planner // Introducing The Thank You Table (And Why You Need One)

How to gratefully receive unwanted gifts. Like Aunt Beryl’s turkey-shaped turkey plate.

Planner // A Stylish DIY Wedding On A Budget

Throw the wedding of the year on a shoestring budget with these pro tips.

Real Celebration // A Bridal Shower Picnic

A dreamy bridal shower combining an intimate high tea picnic with chic garden party style – all in the bride’s own garden.

Planner // Kitchen Essentials To Impress Unexpected Guests

Store these simple items with your kitchen essentials to wow unplanned guests with your instant catering skills.

Planner // Quick Appetizers For Special Occasions

Avoid being distracted at your own event with these simple but effective ideas for catering a party at home.

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Planner // Why People Say ‘No Gifts, Thanks'

Planner // 10 Ways To Say ‘No Gifts’ Without Offending Your Guests

Vendor Spotlight // Jodi Fried NYC Atelier

Planner // An Elegant Bouquet Or Refined Centrepiece

Planner // Questions To Ask Your Caterer

Party Plan // Kids Birthday Under The Sea

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Party Plan // 21st Birthday Party Guide

Party Plan // Engagement Party Guide

Party Plan // A Mid-Winter Christmas Party Part 1

Party Plan // A Mid-Winter Christmas Party Part 2

Party Plan // A Mid-Winter Christmas Party Part 3

Party Plan // The Modern Baby Shower (psst, it’s not all about Baby)

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Style Guide // Classical European Wedding Video

Style Guide // Rustic Countryside Wedding Video

Style Guide // Carnival Wedding Video

Style Guide // Romantic Bohemian Wedding Video

Style Guide // City Chic Wedding Video

Style Guide // The Occasion Style Selector

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Style Guide // Classical European Occasion

Style Guide // Rustic Countryside Occasion

Style Guide // Fresh Youth Occasion

Style Guide // Romantic Bohemian Occasion

Style Guide // City Chic Occasion

Planner // Congrats, you’re in the wedding party! Now what?

Join Us

Planner // Place Settings For Styled Entertaining

Planner // Introducing The Thank You Table (And Why You Need One)

Planner // A Stylish DIY Wedding On A Budget

Real Celebration // A Bridal Shower Picnic

Planner // Kitchen Essentials To Impress Unexpected Guests

Planner // Quick Appetizers For Special Occasions

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