birthday bash
I am happy to report the birthday celebration was a huge success.
Let me start by saying Kyle Robino was the flower guru for this party, and I believe they were the prettiest I've ever seen! I showed her all kinds of photos, but her rendition surpassed anything I had envisioned. Each arrangement was special and unique, and appreciated by all!
Let's check out the beauty, shall we?
I've fantasized about putting flowers in this tiered piece for years.. now was the time, and it turned out beautifully!
Broke out all the Mackenzie-Childs collection for this little shindig...
My favorite chicken casserole made a charming container for this spectacular arrangement...
These peach ruffly flowers were stunners...
I rented the glass dessert plates and spiced things up a bit with the woven ribbon requiring several trips to Hobby Lobby...
Note to self: It takes more ribbon than you think to thread 25 plates!
I bought a package of these Mackenzie-Childs paper liners years ago and have used them periodically through the years... Love an opportunity to pull them out!
More chicken...
The cakes were a hit... the green ribbon was carrot cake, the pink ribbon traditional white. We served with ice-cream and berries... delicious!
All my favorites from John Benker...
It could not have been prettier outside.. a bit chilly, but just fine...
The peonies didn't even look real!
Love the MC colander with flowers...
Started the evening with votives in the fire pit, but by the end of the night, we had the real fire going... felt more like fall than summer!
I assembled party favors days ahead and had them hidden away for a special surprise at the end of the evening... Of course I forgot about the special surprise until half the guests were gone. I literally chased people out to their cars when I realized.
Little Mackenzie-Childs bowls were filled with lime green gum balls and tied with ribbon. Why gum balls? No, the birthday girl is not a big fan of gum... I just loved the color!
I believe it's safe to say the party was a success. It was a celebration for a special 50th and I hope a night to remember...
Flowers: Kyle Robino of Old Market Habitat
Catering: John Benker of Full Plate Inc
Chairs, linens and dessert plates: AAA Rents