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Throw a Look Alike Day party

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Did you know that April 20 is National Look Alike Day? It might be an unusual-sounding holiday, but there's a lot of fun to be had! Consider throwing a party to celebrate. Here are a few ideas so your celebration won't simply be posing as a great party.

On your invitations, encourage your guests to dress up for the event. They can either make themselves into a person they admire and want to be more like, or someone they've always been told they look like. Make a little game out of figuring out who everyone is supposed to be. You can even expand on this idea by asking people to spend the evening acting like their chosen celebrity.

Your food can get in on the festivities, too! There are a lot of clever ways to make your own food look alikes. Whether it's a meatloaf cupcake or a pizza cake, you'll be able to wow your guests with some really fun ideas. You can find a list of April Fools recipes that will work just as well for this party here.

This is the perfect opportunity for personalized gifts. If you know who your guests will be dressing up as beforehand, include a little side-by-side comparison photo in their goodie bags!

The wedding tent

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There are a lot of benefits to having your wedding reception under a huge tent. For one, it guarantees protection from the elements in the event of rain and keeps the wind at bay when you're trying to eat. Tents also allow for unique decoration that would otherwise be unavailable. Imagine having your reception under a canopy that glows a lovely deep red as the sun goes down.

There are a few different types of tents. You'll have to plan your decorations around what sort you end up with. Clearspan frame tents, for example, are perfect for those looking for a huge and open space. Let guests know on their invitations to prepare for possible allergies.

Traditional pole tents are somewhat more affordable, but at the sacrifice of size. They are a good idea if you are having an outdoor reception and want some sort of interior space.

And then there's the Indian wedding tent. Called mandaps, the entire ceremony and reception takes place underneath them. They are colorful and ornately designed. If you're looking to go for broke, this is the way to do it!

Throw a lighthearted April Fools dinner party

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By nature, April Fools Day is practically begging for a party. Everyone is in a more playful mood and ready for fun! There's no reason adults can't get into the holiday's spirit, either. Here are a few ideas that will make your April Fools party a memorable occasion.

The menu should include mischievous takes on classic dishes. Chicken-fried steak, for example, is delicious, easy to make, and a fun variation on simply throwing a slab of meat into a pan. Party favor ideas include things like flavor-changing gum, Kinder Surprise eggs and tiny noisemakers.

During the meal, keep your guests alert and ready for the next prank. Put one dribbling glass in a random spot and see who's unlucky enough to get a little wet. Try to slip a whoopie cushion into a seat if someone has to get up. Eventually everyone will start laughing and loosening up and you might find yourself the victim of some tomfoolery before the night is through!

Throwing a green wedding

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Nowadays, engaged couples are looking for ways to decrease their wedding's eco-footprint while making sure that it's still a special day. With an average wedding cost approaching $20,000, it's clear they have a large effect on the environment. Here are a few things you can do to make the impact of your pending nuptials a little bit smaller.

You can skip lavish invitations for ones made from environmentally-friendly paper. Encourage your guests to recycle them when they are no longer needed. Or, you can do away with invitations entirely and send out an email! But bear in mind this won't have quite the same impact as receiving an envelope in the mail.

Try and source your food locally. One of the best things you can do for the environment is minimize the distance your refreshments and cake have to travel.

Hand out a small bag of wedding favors before the ceremony, including containers of bubble solution for each guest. Rice is harmful to birds who eat it after the ceremony, so encourage your friends and family to shower you with bubbles instead!

Wedding registry gifts to splurge on

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Wedding shower gifts are a great way to pick up those essentials around the home that you need. After all, you're going to require plates, silverware and small appliances for two! But don't always limit yourself to the basics. Wedding registries are perfect for getting those upgrades you need for more special occasions down the line, and guests are often willing to go in on a gift together.

A set of high-quality knives is a great choice for those looking to splurge on you and your hubby-to-be. Slicing and dicing can get pretty expensive as you move up the chain, but the first time you use them you'll understand why.

Although you may think of nice china as reserved for special meals, you can work it into your regular rotation pretty easily. Anytime you feel like adding a bit of flare to your dinner, just throw it on a nice plate!

Let yourself indulge in an espresso machine if you're one who needs her caffeine fix in the morning. It'll start your days off right and save you a whole bunch of cash if a friend or family member is are kind enough to pick one up.

Of course, make sure your invitations let your guests know where you're registered! You'd be surprised at how easily this little detail can slip by.