About Cristy Posten
Hi, I’m Cristy—the founder and voice behind Pretty My Party, and your go-to party stylist for birthdays, holidays, and every milestone celebration in between. I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to help you bring your party ideas to life!
Before I started styling parties, I spent 17 years working as a journalist in local media. I have a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University and a master’s in communications from Marywood University. Telling stories has always been at the heart of what I do, whether it’s through a news piece or a perfectly planned celebration.
I live in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with my husband and our three boys, who inspire so many of my ideas (and keep life exciting!). My love for parties really took off after my first son was born in 2011. That’s when I started designing styled photoshoots for brands and planning children’s parties—and eventually launched this website, Pretty My Party, to share all of it with you!
Here, you’ll find easy, fun ideas for making every moment feel special—whether you’re throwing a birthday bash, hosting a holiday gathering, or just looking for inspiration. Let’s plan something amazing together!
MY FAVORITE PARTy ideas
What You’ll Find Here
Here you’ll find real parties from all over the world that will inspire you as you begin your party-planning journey. Get the latest party trends, tips, resources, and guides to throw the best party with a plan, timeline, and budget in mind.
From 1st birthdays and Sweet 16s to 40th birthdays and beyond, get inspired by birthday parties with stylish party supplies and decor, jaw-dropping dessert tables, eye-catching backdrops, creative photobooths, and more!
Or maybe you’re celebrating a new mom, bride-to-be, or graduate. We’ve got you covered with tons of ideas for all of life’s biggest milestone celebrations.
The holidays are another great excuse to throw a party! Whether you’re hosting a fun Halloween bash, an ugly Christmas sweater party, or a kids’ Easter egg hunt, you’ll find everything you need to make any holiday a big event!
The best parties call for the best food, so check out our variety of party recipes perfect for a crowd, and start planning your menu today!
I show you how to get crafty with fun and easy party DIY tutorials that you can make for any event. Create cool balloon decor, centerpieces, backdrops, and more with easy, step-by-step instructions.
Our tips, ideas, and inspiration make creating the perfect event easy, fun, and enjoyable. And I love seeing what parties you’re planning! Please share them in our private Facebook community or tag us on Instagram @prettymyparty #prettymyparty.
READER FAVORITES
Getting around Pretty My Pretty
With over 13 years of party planning inspiration, you’ll find everything organized into five main
categories—so it’s easy to discover the ideas, themes, and tips you need for your next celebration.
Get your free party printables!
Who doesn’t love free party printables?! Pretty My Party offers tons of freebies to add to your next event, like this free unicorn birthday party invitation. Get free printables for holidays, birthdays, baby showers, and bridal showers!
