Yesterday we had a huge party for my mother's 50th birthday, my parent's 20th wedding anniversary, and a going away party since in just under a month we will be moving to San Diego.
I planned all the decorations so this is what this post is all about.
I wanted all the decorations to be a surprise to my mom, so about an hour before the party started, she left and we got to decorating. I owe a giant thank you to the wonderful Danielle, Ari, and Kellie, who came and helped. Ari and Kellie put on all the table clothes in the hot sun and wind, and Danielle painted some pretty flowers on our brick walls.
So here it is, pictures before the party.
The first thing people saw when they walked in, a little display of pink flowers, candy, pink ribbons, and cards asking for donations for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer I will hopefully be participating in in October.
A little display table inside. Complete with pictures of our new home, a guest book, the yearbook from the school my mom works at, and favors of 100 Grand candy bars with little cards that read "Friends are Priceless" and had our new address on them.
Outside.
The little centerpieces. Just old Fuze bottles wrapped with ribbon.
"All these places have their moments with lovers and friends..." from the song "In My Life" by The Beatles. I thought it was a fitting quote and a nice centerpiece to the party. Plus the The Beatles quote went along with our gift and the cupcakes.
Danielle's flowers!
My brother and I got my mom the entires The Beatles collection on CD. "Julia" is playing as I write this.
Pictures of the cupcakes will be coming very soon! As will some more pictures from the party.
2 comments: