Last weekend
I had the lovely opportunity to help decorate a surprise birthday party for my aunt. The party was a hit, and she was truly surprised. It was great to see everyone come together to do something so wonderful for her on a special birthday.
She loves florals, butterflies, and springy colors, so we did just that! It was amazing to see the transformation of the carport at our grandfather’s farmhouse. From an empty canvas to a magical garden. It was a great evening.
Here are the highlights from our floral surprise birthday in hopes of inspiring you for your next party whether for a dinner, birthday, or anything else in between.
Here is the before photo of when we cleared out the carport and let the magic begin.
We strung bistro lights
faux ivy, and butterflies all along the ceiling to create that magical garden party effect.
Also, I’m positive we blew up at least 300 balloons. In need of balloons? Come look at Party Place’s insane selection for every color, pattern, and occasion.
the balloons
were an integral part of the decorating process, and tied the whole party together. To create better, sturdier, and easier balloon arches, get a large darning needle and sturdy cord to thread through the tied ends of the balloons. This prevents them from blowing away or coming undone. Coming from someone who has done quite a few balloon creations in her day, trust me it’s good advice!
The cake
was the real showstopper, however, both in looks and taste. We ordered it from Creative Kitchen in Downtown Fort Smith, and they knocked our socks off. It went with our theme, and it allowed all the other decor to shine.
As the evening light slowly faded to black, it made the party a wonderful beginning of fall soirée. The bistro lights set the tone, and everyone’s joy made the party a success.
