Beach Anniversary Party Bliss
We recently had the pleasure of planning a big SURPRISE 40th Anniversary Party. Every single year, the adorable couple drives from Memphis, TN to celebrate the week of their anniversary at the beach in Destin, FL. This year, however, would be different! Their daughter decided to invite all their friends and family to join in a week of boating, golfing, beaching, and shopping, unbeknownst to her sweet parents. Guests came from all over the nation for the surprise party, which was held the very first night of their stay. There was laughter and tears, grandchildren and childhood friends, cousins and neighbors. It was a very, very sweet night.
Our mission: to create an elegant “beachy” venue with everything the Couple of Honor loved from colors to food (”Daddy loves Motown, Mama likes sparkly things”).
Food selections were also based solely on favorites. We payed no attention to traditional fare. After 40 years of marriage, you know what you like and that’s what you should have at your party, right? Oyster shooters for Daddy, chicken salad for Mama, grits bar (served in martini glasses) for both. Key lime pie shooters for Daddy, chocolate fountain for Mama, oreo truffles (in white and milk chocolate) for both. Other items on the menu included pecan chicken skewers, carved beef , bacon wrapped veggie bundles and the most delicious shrimp toast ever.
For lots more photos of this and other Mix Mingle Glow events, visit our gallery on Facebook.
Tags: 40th anniversary party, anniversary party, beach decor, beach theme, coral, destin FL, diamonds, key lime shooters, memphis, motown, shells, turquoise
August 12th, 2009 at 8:38 am
beautiful decor and looks like an amazing party! love the color scheme and how you made sure to incorporate their fav things. another amazing Mix Mingle Glow event-you are truly talented!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I’m sure they were blown away! I love all the personal but AMAZING details you added. Thank you for sharing.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Wow!,,,this looks like such a festive event! love the theme and the details you used to create it. the food looks very yummy as well!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
aaaaahhhhhh! L-O-V-E it! The sea coral tree branches are great and I love the colors. Normally if someone told me they were going to use turquoise and coral I might be afraid of it looking tacky but this is absolutely pretty pretty pretty! How great that you served food that the couple loved. I wish more people would do that - forget the traditional expected stuff or the fancy stuff and just serve what people LOVE! The way the food is displayed is knocking me out. All the cool pieces and those divided veggie cups!!!!!!!! I have been following your blog for about a year and every single party is better than the last. Oh that I can hire you one day (Im already married but would die if you ever planned a party for me!). Another amazing job Mix Mingle Glow!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
3 words: A. Maz. Ing.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I love the blue cut out mats/paper under the red striped candles! What is that/where can I get some??
August 12th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Jessica - I cut them all by hand.
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Alriiiiiight, no one else bought it either!
They are actually 12 x 12 paper that Michael’s carries in their scrapbooking section. One is a turquoise die cut ($1.39) and the other is a red/coral glittery paper ($0.69).
August 12th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
3 other words: Mix. Mingle. Glow.
Looks like a great party. More, more, more.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Everything looks amazing!! I absolutely love how all of the food was displayed! Great job!
August 14th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
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August 21st, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Gorgeous! Love the coral with the crystals. So peaceful and beautiful!