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I hope you have enjoyed seeing all the details from the party! Finally, I would like to share the food and favors.
One of my favorite Atlanta caterers, Endive, did a wonderful job (as usual) with all the food. The adults had a buffet while the kids enjoyed a sack lunch which included mini chicken sandwiches, P&J sandwiches, chips, and fruit Miss Pickle Press provided all of our coordinating paper items, from the napkins to drink stirrers, as well as cupcake flags and favor tags. Dreamy Gelato & Chocolates did THE most divine gelato cart and custom monogram chocolates The ‘Sweet Shoppe’ was a huge hit at the party Haute Cakes did a fabulous job coordinating the candy with the party colors The cupcakes from Sugarplum Visions finished off the sweets buffet The birthday cake, also from Sugarplum, was divine, both in design and taste! The flowers from Tulip accented the cake perfectly with fluffy peonies and blueberry strands The party favors for the girls were pink monogram bags (from Madame Monogram) filled with goodies, and sports baskets for the boys. The kids’ faces lighted up when they received these Of course, the birthday girl had to have her very own special “smash” cake And she did enjoy smashing it! Happy 1st birthday Cydney! It was such a privilege to plan such a special occasion and work with a wonderful family. Thanks again to Andrea Taylor Studio for all the beautiful images and to all the vendors who pulled together to make this party a success!
You are amazing! You need to be entering these photos into party contests! You would get my vote. Hostess W/ The Mostess is hosting one right now, and I bet you would have won!
My client wanted to make sure guests were entertained from start to finish, from the youngest to the oldest.
When guests first arrived they signed Cydney’s birthday jersey, (a way to incorporate her father who is a NFL player), and they also wrote birthday wishes to be stored in a keepsake box for Cydney to read when she’s older Next, guests were invited to our photo booth, which I wanted to look more like home than a typical booth. The photographer, Andrea Taylor Studio, shot photos of all the guests in our booth and the guests were able to go online to see them. The adults were entertained on the outdoor terrace with a Nintendo Wii station Board games And Kourosh, a caricature artist, who did fantastic drawings of the guests on this custom pre-printed background The kids had their own tent with lunch bags Elegant Event Sitters did a great job watching over the kids with crafts, including making birthday cards for Cydney as well as a build a bear craft We also hired Bubbleman who captivated the kids with bubbles and there was also a magician who started with a show and ended with balloon art Finally, you can’t possibly have a kid’s party without a bouncer! We had a castle bouncer that sat on the dock beside the lake A good time was had by all! Thanks to Andrea Taylor Studio for all the photos in this post. Coming up next, the final installment for this party, the food and favors!
For the overall decor, we wanted a look that was stylish but still whimsical since it was a 1st birthday party. The color scheme of navy and fuchsia was already dramatic, and we used that to set the tone of the decor. We started with custom linens by I Do Linens. Tamara did a fabulous job creating linens that were polished but still fun. Just look at these chair caps!
She also created a cake table linen that mimicked Cydney’s party dress, with hot pink tulle and a navy top Pillows in our lounge area added the perfect pop of color on the white chairs, complete with Cydney’s monogram! The flowers were absolutely to die for! Tulip completely captured my vision of fabulous flowers with fun elements like strands of blueberries Unique vases Perfect shades of pink accented with navy blue ribbon And the most adorable flower soda pops and cupcakes! The adults had their own outdoor lounge area to watch the kids play on the dock below Drapery from Event Drapery added a burst of color to completely transform the terrace And of course we couldn’t leave the kids out! They had their own tent right by the dock, with children tables, drapery, and custom linens. All of the photos are courtesy of Andrea Taylor Studio
Now if you think the decor is fabulous, wait until you see the entertainment! Up next…
The details are absolutely amazing. I have never seen the dramatic table skirting. The personalized pillows are to die for. The drama of the draping makes the evening look absolutely classy. A job well done!
I love the strands of blueberries, the flower cupcakes, and the flower soda pop! Too cute! The linens were fabulous and the decor is perfect for a little girls party.
I had the honor of planning the most fabulous 1st birthday party for a very special little girl named Cydney! The birthday girl’s mom came to me with a dress she found at Bloomingdale’s that she wanted her daughter to wear at the party. I used the dress as inspiration to design an unforgettable 1st birthday party for Cydney.
We came up with the theme of “Sugar and Spice” after the very popular poem about little girls. Debra with Luxe Expressions took our color scheme of navy and fuchsia and theme to design the invitation and monogram that we were able to use throughout the party. The venue for the party was the Clara Meer Dock and Visitor Center at Piedmont Park. It was perfect for the party with its indoor and outdoor spaces. With a little imagination and help from my wonderful team of vendors, we were able to transform the space.
BEFORE: Visitor Center AFTER: Visitor Center How do you fix up a drab park bathroom? Hot pink fabric draped on the bathroom doors instantly dresses up the space. BEFORE: Outdoor terrace AFTER: Outdoor terrace BEFORE: Terrace AFTER: Terrace BEFORE: Dock area AFTER: Dock areaAll the before photos are mine. All after photos are courtesy of Andrea Taylor Studio.
I look forward to sharing with you all the fun details from the party over the next few days.
Wow! really really posh! Talk about sophistication. Even the bathroom doors are adorned with pink cloth. I'm definitely borrowing the ideas. My sister's 18th birthday is coming up and we want to give her a grand party. She loves pink and purple so it'll be perfectly fit for her. It's actually fit for royalty!
Talk about an inspirational piece! I love how the tabletops mimic her beautiful dress! Can't wait to see more; I'm definately blogging about this, if you don't mind.
Not Just a Mommy – of course I would love for you to blog about the party. Just remember if you use the photos to give credit to the photographer – Andrea Taylor Studios
For those looking for a unique event venue, Blue Mark Studios, located in Midtown West, near the King Plow Center, is a renovated 110 year-old Church that offers more than 3000 square feet of event space.
There is a ballroom with high ceilings and hardwood floors There is also a lower level that features exhibition and party space, a kitchen and built in bar. The owner is working on developing a rooftop garden with spectacular views of the Atlanta skyline. As one of the few venues in Atlanta that allows you to bring in your own caterer and alcohol for events, Blue Mark is definitely worth taking a look at for your next event!
StudioWed Atlanta is hosting a Summer Social to celebrate the release of Weddings Unveiled magazine’s Summer issue, Thursday, June 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm. See all the details here and register to attend here. Hope to see you there!
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend an event for wedding planners at the newly renovated Ritz Carlton Atlanta. I was so impressed with the renovations. The hotel now has a Hollywood Regency feel to it And here is the hotel lobby bar Lumen
They had this display table off the lobby area – it was stunning! I just loved the chairs The staff at Ritz Carlton completely spoiled us with a dinner and dancing in their gorgeous new ballroom. The overall palette is a soothing platinum silver which lends itself to being very modern For those looking for lighting, the ballroom has these curtained areas around the room that change lights and are included in the rental The overall table set up was very unique as the tables were set in a big X design
And each arm of the X was a different color scheme
Dinner was a fun inventive 3 course meal – not your typical meat and fish duo! Tamara with I Do Linens do a superb job with all the table linens And Rich of Creative Events by Sunflowers wowed us with the table centerpieces Thanks so much to Robin and the entire staff at Ritz Carlton Atlanta for an unforgettable evening! As a wedding planner it’s always nice to be able to enjoy an event once in awhile instead of working it.
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