Our editorial policy

Updated October 15, 2026.

Useful before decorative

A guide should leave you able to begin. We specify the occasion, the intended guest count, a sensible preparation order and practical alternatives. Quantities are estimates and should be adjusted for your menu, guests and local conditions.

Clear authorship and evidence

Launch guides are credited to Fête & Fig Editorial. We do not present fictional people as experts, invented events as first-hand experience, or menu suggestions as tested recipes. When we publish a documented event, its organizer and image sources will be identified.

AI assistance and imagery

We use AI tools to assist with drafts, planning examples and production. Our photographic illustrations are AI-created styling concepts and are labeled beside each image. Each guide includes at least three distinct scenes selected to support its planning advice. Our layout diagrams and printable previews are original graphics that show the plans and resources described in the guides. The styling concepts suggest an atmosphere and arrangement; they do not document a hosted event, a tested recipe or a product we used. Use the written quantities, measured diagrams and actual downloads for the practical details.

Original resources

Our checklists, invitation examples, quiz prompts, bingo cards and planning diagrams are created for this publication. References may inform an approach, but other publishers' photographs and downloadable designs are not redistributed.

Dates and corrections

Publication dates identify when a guide first appeared. An updated date is added when a substantive revision is made, rather than being refreshed automatically on every site build. We revise factual errors, clarify unclear instructions and retire outdated advice when needed.

Commercial relationships

Some guides include Amazon affiliate links next to optional tools for a particular preparation step. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These paid links are identified beside the recommendations. We choose candidates for their stated dimensions and functions, subtract supplies already owned where relevant, and explain fit checks before buying. Listing-based selections are not hands-on product tests; original tool drawings are labeled as illustrations, not photographs of the named model. Current price and availability are shown on Amazon. Our free guides and downloads remain available without a purchase.

Food, access and personal preferences

Menus are planning suggestions. Use reliable recipes and supplier instructions for cooking and storage. Check guest requirements directly, label food accurately and make activities optional. A visually appealing setup should still leave room for people to move, sit and talk comfortably.