Jan's Super Sweet 60th

My siblings and I threw my Mom a surprise 60th birthday party this last weekend.  My older brother and his sweet wife were generous enough to have the party at their home. We all texted back and forth figuring out party details for months. It was fun to see it all come together. Per usual, I forgot to take photos of everything set up and completed, but I did manage to snap a few iphone pictures along the way. Unfortunately, the night before the party, I got really sick with food poisoning (nasty taco bell). So I was up all night and didn't have a chance to rest before the party. My siblings were awesome and set everything up, loaded and unloaded cars and my little brother even put up with me being a little bossy. My oldest sister hung gorgeous lanterns from Japan town all over the yard, it was stunning. The party was perfect, our Mom was in 7th heaven having all of her friends and family there to celebrate with her. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the food. The freaking incredible food. Sadly, I wasn't really up for eating just yet, because I was realllllyyyy looking forward to the flatbread pizzas that were catered. My sister and little nephew made desserts to die for (see her blog here), and he even pitched in on making his favorite mushroom pizza (see pic below). 

 

One Year Ago...

A little over one year ago we had the BEST wedding ever. And I am not biased at all... : ) All of our closest family and friends came from near and far to help us celebrate. They made our day. Ryan turned to me a couple of times on our wedding day and told me to look around and take a picture of that moment, and those feelings in my mind. Those are the few moments that I can recall perfectly. Well, those, and the moment I had a sip of diet coke for the first time in 2 months that day : )   Thank goodness for our incredible photographer and videographer for helping to fill in the gaps.  

Oakland CA Temple 

View from the restaurant where our reception was held

Outside reception in Sausalito

Our reception decor

We ended the evening with each of our guests lighting wish lanterns over the San Francisco Bay

Best part of the day...I got this guy forever

*** All photos taken by the talented Mike Larson. You can see more of his work HERE 

Our Wedding Video

You can see it HERE on youtube as well

*** Videography done by the incredible Will Johnson from Diamond Cut Wedding

Lets Party!

Parties are just better in the Spring and Summer. There is beautiful weather, bright colors and fresh foods! With a few very exciting events coming up the next few months I have been searching for a little inspiration. Here are some of my favorites:

Rooftop Party

Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece 

Cactus Table Numbers

Vibrant Linens

Moroccan Styled Table

Contrasting Fabrics and Prints