Founded in February of 2009 by Kelly Lyden, The Party Dress is a website dedicated to all things entertaining. It provides daily eye candy and entertaining tips to encourage our readers to get creative! The Party Dress focuses on everyday ideas, children’s birthday parties, theme parties and special events such as bridal and baby showers, and weddings. It provides countless ideas for planning a modern party, and showcases the newest products in the market. A quarterly magazine launched in 2011 and now provides even more inspiration for creating unique events.
Inspired by the gorgeous parties that we showcase every day, WH Hostess, a social stationery company was born. Known for designing products for the modern hostess with our colorful patterns, touch of preppy pizzazz, and impeccable quality set our product apart from others. From birth announcements, to invitations, to cupcake toppers and decorations….let WH Hostess help you plan the party of your dreams.
Kelly Lyden, Founder/Editor
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. WH Hostess, her social stationery company, soon followed and her home is now covered with pictures of centerpiece ideas, stationery orders and inspirational books….and she couldn’t be happier! Whether it is the perfect place card, a DIY centerpiece idea, or a modern theme for your next party, Kelly is the go-to girl for party planning ideas!
Her work has been featured on Martha Stewart, HGTV.com, InStyle Magazine, and numerous on-line publications and blogs including Nesting Newbies, Hostess with the Mostess, Amy Atlas, P is for Party, Celebrations at Home, CupcakeMag, Little Red Bus, and so many more!
Kelly is also a contributor at Project Nursery, a website dedicated to modern nursery design, party ideas, and innovative products for babies and children. Contact Kelly at hostess@thepartydress.net.
