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New Larchmont Store Helps Get Your Party On

A new party store in Larchmont makes your event planning easy.

Lori Finelli always has had a knack for putting in her own special touches when organizing an event. Her party planning prowess has come full circle with the opening of her new store, Party Pizzazz on Boston Post Road in Larchmont. The store, which opened on Sept. 12, provides everything from balloons and decorations to invitations for events across the board, ranging from weddings, showers, Sweet 16s and anniversaries to bar/bat mitzvahs and much more in between.

“I primarily sell balloons because I did want to be low-key with the way the economy is right now,” said Finelli, 42, and a Bronx resident. “I can plan a party’s scenery around whatever kind of event it is, say, a wedding. Local restaurants are already calling me because I can deliver what you need.”

Balloons in all colors for different events line the store’s walls. Books of invitations for every occasion sit on a nearby table. Decorative crystals and feathers are other popular items that Party Pizzazz carries. “The crystals really make a room sparkle, and the feathers can be illuminated with special lights to make unique centerpieces,” she said.

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Finelli is a junior accountant by trade. However, her path to party planning has been long in the making. “I worked for a local event company, then took a leave of absence,” she said. “I wanted to do something where I could put to use my love of organizing parties—especially for friends—for different occasions, and this spot opened up. It’s perfect for right now.”

Finelli honed her event organizing skills at her daughters’ schools. “I’ve had hands-on experience for many years organizing all the school events, fundraisers and open houses,” she said. Asked what kind of occasion she most enjoys planning, Finelli said, “Sweet 16s and kids’ parties are my favorites. Sweet 16 girls really know what they want, and kids’ parties are just fun overall to plan.”

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Finelli has organized many memorable events in the past using her creative touch, among them a bar mitzvah with a Las Vegas theme. “Each table had a replica of a different Vegas hotel, which really made the party stand out,” she recounted. Another time, she organized a party for a family that loved to ski with tables depicting the places where they skied by using various works of art.

Finelli is eager to develop and work with her clientele. “I want Party Pizzazz to be a fun place to come to,” she said. “My favorite part of helping to organize a party is seeing people smile and all the details falling into place. So often, people get overwhelmed when planning something but I want them to know that everything works out if you just take it step by step. And that’s what I am here to help my customers do.”

Party Pizzazz is located on 2388 Boston Post Rd. in Larchmont, 914-630-7179/80. The store is open Monday- Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit www.PartyPizzazzEvents.com for more information.

 

 

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