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