Agent J's 30th in her Wonderland
What? Agent J's 30th Birthday Party
Where? Follow the white rabbit to Agent J's Nest, just beyond the maple tree.
Who? Adult Co-Ed Friends & Family
When? Saturday, December 04, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
How? Custom made mailed invitations from vistaprint.com.
Food & Beverage: We had a variety of hors d'oeuvres and a signature cocktail poured into vintage looking medicine bottles with "drink me" tags attached. In the kitchen we had additional bottles of the alcohol and mixers at the bar area. Cucumber-Basil infused water was also available for our guests.
Drink Mes
Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ Crackers * Mixed Veggies w/ Dip * Cucumber Tea Sandwiches * Cupcakes
Pecan Baked Brie * Chips w/ Salsa * Spinach Spanakopita
Mixed Fruit w/ Greek Honey Yogurt * Rose Cake * Basil, Tomato, Mozzarella picks * Pansy Choc. Flowers
Theme: Whimsical * Fanciful * Playful
Games? YES! People Poker. At 10:15, I passed out five playing cards to the nearest five guests together and told them they were a team. Group of five with the best hand, won prizes.
Prizes: Custom Mia Playing Cards, Chocolate Poker Chips and Scratch Cards
* Had a friend bring her Micheal Jackson Wii dance game.
We also set up a photo booth full of fun whimsical props
Props & Supplies:
* Large Paper Lanterns * DIY Large Flowers Supplies * White String Lights * Flower Lights inside Stiletto Tall Boot * Top Hat DIY Vase for Silk Flower Pot * 4.5 oz Vintage Medicine Bottles * Damask Pattern Cupcake Wrappers * Rose Shaped Cake Pan / Mold * Props for Kitchen Corner Photo Booth * Mark Ryden Framed Prints * Damask 'Closet' Chair * Black / White Large Trunk for Photo Booth Props * Rose Rug * Rolling Rack for Guest's coats
My Auntie, Kathleen came over early and painted my and my girl's faces.
Attire: On sent invitations I had written, "In J's land of wonder guests will arrive in cocktail attire and / or whimsy type fashions." I wore a black and white striped strapless dress, black and fuchsia damask pattern tights, bow pumps, black satin gloves, black veil and feather hair fascinator, face paint, earrings and an Alice in Wonderland charmed necklace I had made.
To Do:
* Send out invitations in US post, keep track of RSVPs.
* Find the perfect dress
* Brainstorm & shop for bargain props and decorations
* Make large flowers
* Clean, rearrange & decorate nest (night before)
* Prep food, cook and bake - make Eat Me tags
* Make batch of signature cocktail and pour into jars w/ attached Drink Me tags
* Put together prize bags
* Get Ready
* HAVE FUN!!!
Content by: Agent J
