Private Estate Birthday Celebration

40th birthday celebration  | summer solstice 

Event Date:  August 17th, 2013 by Despina Craig Events

A Summer Solstice Themed event for 80 -100 guests at a beautiful Italian style estate. The perfectly manicured gardens was the ideal setting for a 40^th Birthday Celebration in Calabasas California.  

The décor, rich color linens in burnt orange, gold’s and bronze. Cylinders filled with water and submerged with orchids, tulips, calla lilies and  floating candles. Floating flower arrangements in the pool, up-lights and pin spotting,  and mirrored displays with glass cylinders slightly filled with glass marbles and large candles through out the event, created a wonderful summer solstice themed event that was elegant romantic and magical.

Guests  were treated to signature cocktail drinks and appetizers and as they mingled through the party enjoying the celebration, while some guests enjoyed the ice luge.

A stunning structure designed in “X” shape draped in rich gold velvet fabric intertwined with cream shear,  created a  “WOW” factor transforming the back garden into a magical glamorous event for guests to dine under.

A wonderful Mediterranean style buffet was served and during dinner guests were entertained with a fire show put on by professional dancers from “Dancing with Fire”.      

During the event  guests enjoyed "Striking a Pose" at the open photo booth or lounging in the cigar bar enjoying a glass of brandy with a cigar, while some danced the night away to our DJ playing top 100 hits.

A breathtaking dessert table displayed an array of fresh fruit and mini desserts. To finish the evening off an espresso station offering latté’s, cappuccinos, or tea was a perfect way to end the night.

As guest departed they received favors, a photograph of them presented in a black slip cover and sealed with a “Thank You”.

Mismatched Bridesmaids

Mismatched bridesmaid dresses has been one of the hottest trends in weddings.  Gone are days when bridesmaids had to wear the same color and style of a dress whether it complimented them or not.  The fact is your bridesmaids may not be the same body type, or have the same skin tone, hair style or have the same fashion sense. We all have a unique personality and dress in a certain style that suits us.

I believe that allowing your bridesmaids to choose their style of gown that suits their body type and their style will make them feel comfortable, confident and is a smart idea.  The key secret to a successful mismatched bridesmaids look is to choose a dress style that incorporates your wedding color palette, and for a cohesive look select a uniform element that each bridesmaid can wear to tie it all together.

Some ideas:

• Different style of dress with the same color allows the bridesmaids individuality of style and personality shine through.
• Neutrals give mismatched dresses a more unified look than any other color.
• Looking for a distinctive look, mix long and short dresses. 
• Add a splash of color, pick the exact dress in different tones of your wedding color palette.
• Who says you have to wear a dress, choose a skirt with a different color top. 
• Choose different textures and or patterns in the same color.
• Same color dress, different accessories

This trend is one great way to personalize your wedding and have the unique style of your bridesmaids reflected in a special way.