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Let's just start by admitting something that we all know is true- first birthday parties are for mommy and daddy and their guests. But, just because your baby won't remember the party doesn't mean you can't make it special! After all, this is a big day for you, too, and you will always have the photos to show them later!

May is right around the corner, and that means fiesta time! Before summer really takes over, bringing high temperatures and higher humidity, it’s time to enjoy a party outside. Cinco de Mayo is a perfect holiday for a backyard get-together! Check out these Cinco de Mayo party ideas and get to planning.

Instead of asking Uncle Earl to capture your event's memories on camera, it's usually best to hire a pro. You spend many months and lots of money planning your party, so you should have a keepsake to enjoy long after the last guest leaves. Here are a few events that could be even better when you hire a videographer!

Let's say you're ready to buy a new car. It's a big expenditure, so you do a bit of research before you actually shop. The same goes for shopping for your wedding musicians. Prepare a list of criteria you are looking for in your musicians-- questions to ask when you first talk with them.

Do what you do best, and you'll love what you do. The music you play that resonates within you carries your own fingerprints. Even if other musicians can play the same songs as you do, what you bring to these songs is uniquely your own. To get you started, this is a list of some wedding music standards that you might want to consider including in your repertoire:

Keeping with the holiday spirit, we have one last event to round out the holiday season—New Year's Eve! To celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a fantastic new one, here are a few tips and tidbits from the gang here at GigSalad.