Summer 40th Birthday
My husband celebrated his 40th in May. I had warned him about giving me a heads up if he wanted a party due to the fact that May is my busy season and I also am a PLANNER for a living. The heads up was given to me 3 weeks prior to the party (3 weeks in my husband's world is equal to 3 months). YEP....in three weeks I picked invitations, found a venue (Unique Flavor Cafe'), ordered the food (he requested BBQ) and got the desserts lined out. Doug's dessert request was donuts so that was easy, but I also added in his favorite cereals with recipes from a famed NY dessert and pastry chef. Captain Crunch Trail Mix and Fruity Pebble treats!
Since we wouldn't be dancing, Doug loved a party I had several years ago that was 80's themed. He wanted the same Pictionary and Name That Tune games played at his 40th. We played girls against guys and it was laughs the rest of the evening. The night was very casual and filled with those Doug put on an intimate invitation list. Jason Davis came to the rescue as our DJ/Lighting company and our game night entertainer. His infectious sense of humor was perfect! These fun photos are compliments of Kristin Vanzant and a lovely documentation for Doug. Thank you on behalf of Doug for helping to make a wonderful memory.
Photography: Kristin Vanzant
Rentals: Liberty Party
Venue: Unique Flavors
Flowers: Premier W.E.D. - Dawn Schenkel
Lighting/DJ- Jason Davis
Popsicle Paradise
Cool off your guests with a classic summer treat! Popsicles were invented by accident by an eleven year old in 1905. Frank Epperson left a cup of powdered soda, water with a stirring stick on his porch. The temperatures were so cold, that the next morning found a frozen Popsicle. The Popsicle was first called an Epsicle, and his friends quickly loved it. In 1923, when busy working at a lemonade stand did he think about making it a business. He then changed the name to Popsicle, after his kids kept asking for "Pop's 'sicle." He got a patent for it in 1924. The following year he sold the rights to the Joe Lowe Company. In 1928, Epperson had royalties from over 60 million Popsicle ice pop sales.
I am a fan of offering "adult only" Popsicles along with kid-friendly options that are a throw back to the ice-cream truck days.
Take home favors to remind your guests of the special treats are a perfect send off!
You can color coordinate your treats to your wedding palette or give pops of color and whimsy to your reception. The end result is a an indulgence enjoyed by your guests and a delicious way to handle the summer's heat.
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