STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN CREATING BEAUTIFUL AND MEANINGFUL PARTIES
I wasn’t born in the home of Martha Stewart. I am the third of six kids, and grew up in a house where the last of our brood were growing up sabay with 6 nieces and 1 nephew.
Impeccable styling was by Flora and Fern, and venue was at Mateo’s Restaurant and Cafe in Horseshoe. It all came together perfectly as the place was quaint, intimate, great for small celebrations and quite flexible to dress up for different themes. I also like Mateo’s as it had such a homey feel. Like we were only doing it in our own house. It was perfect for the occasion as it really was a party for mostly our family and closest friends.
SPRINKLE IT WITH LOVE.
More than gifts, add a value that your celebrant will not find elsewhere. These are my suggestions:
- Involve friends who would willingly labor in love for the celebrant.
- Throw in photos, give memories, this is always a good idea.
- Document messages and advice given to celebrant so they can keep them.
- Surprises are also, like Paris, always a good idea.
And if all else fails, honestly, good food is more than enough. We cannot be Martha Stewarts all the time so know that when something goes wrong and you have to make it simpler than you wish it to be, it really is the thought that counts! Love and thought and showering the celebrant with what she really needs should be more than enough.