Ideas for Throwing a Party After Your Divorce Attorney

Ending a relationship with the help of a divorce attorney doesn't have to be an unhappy experience. Sure, there are sad parts because it's the death of your marriage. On the other hand, it's the birth of a whole new chapter. Sometimes, people grow apart and the marriage simply isn't working. Being in a bad relationship can tamp down the spirit and growth potential of each partner. Sometimes, one person was miserable while the other wasn't and this can be challenging. But even if one spouse was content, chances are he or she wouldn't want to stay married to someone who wanted out. It's wise to acknowledge the difficult parts, celebrate the good portions and get ready to start fresh. Just like commemorating any death or birth, gathering loved ones to eat and drink champagne will be in order. Here are some tips for holding a great divorce party:

- Music: Having uplifting music such as Frank Sinatra's "I Will Survive," or Aretha Franklin's "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" will help. "Hit the Road, Jack" is another popular song for the partygoers.

- Burning ceremonies: Some individuals decide to burn old wedding announcements, photos of the honeymoon or even their wedding dress. Making a list of reasons the split occurred, then lighting it on fire to "let it go" is a healthy option. This can be done in a fire pit in the backyard or BBQ as long as it's done with care and someone keeps a fire extinguisher close at hand. If you cause a fire, your divorce attorney won't be able to help.

- Fireworks: In states that allow fireworks, setting off a freedom display might be a nice and festive touch. Imagine all your best friends in a circle singing "Hit the Road, Jack" with sparklers circling the night sky.

- Strippers: Hiring a male stripper for an ex-wife's divorce party can be a great way to laugh it off and ogle a hunky young male. Hey, all men aren't bad. For a guy's celebration, he can hire a female or male if he came out of the closet during the marriage.

- Food: Champagne, beer, and wine are always hits at parties. Having a replica of a wedding cake made of black devils food can be the perfect anti-white cake. Instead of having a bride and groom on top of the cake, just one or the other will be great. Having "I'm not a chicken" barbecued on the grill where the items were burned can be fun. This can be beef, pork, turkey - anything but a chicken. Courage is what it's all about.

- Party favors: Balloons, flowers and bumper stickers celebrating singlehood can make great favors. The date that the dissolution was final can be displayed on the balloons, single red roses to pass out to guests as they leave can stand for loving oneself and bumper stickers can say "Happiness is being single."

When marital splits occur, it can be a challenging time but it can also be the start of a new adventure. Might as well let go of the past and ring in the next chapter with a party. Maybe you can even invite your divorce attorney and thank him or her for everything legal that was done.