60th Birthday Party September 2011

I haven't written much about weddings these days. I've had to attend several events particularly birthday milestones. I am gradually blessed with a handful of event bookings since the start of the 3rd quarter. All my focus and energy are channeled in bringing about the best birthday bash for a one-year old kid and a sixty-year old woman this month of September.

First week of the month of September will all be geared up towards the 1950's theme birthday surprise. I had a lot of fun going to and fro in secret to tie all the loose ends of this party. Insofar, the best decoration ideas (and by best, I mean the most economical and most wacky choice for the event). Thanks to Google for the following photos in giving me ideas how to design the venue:

Ceiling decoration ideas--

Table Centerpiece ideas

Roughly, that's how things must look during the event, but of course the procurement of these things will not be so easy as materials like vinyl cds are not so affordable in my town these days. In order to add more funky look for this event, I decided to hang CD strings on the ceiling. This will be an alternative option for a disco ball since the reflective side of a cd is already illuminating different specs of light colors and this will also give a Retro feel knowing cd's are very much part of the 1950's to 1970's era. The balloons cost less if you buy in bulk directly from party suppliers. Plus they also provide you with unlimited options on balloon size and designs.You will need to invest on a $1 balloon pump, which can be used for a lifetime if well stored and kept after use. For the table centerpiece base, you can use $0.25 coffee mugs available in many bargain shops.

In lieu of the invite cards, I went scouting for prices at the cheapest printing stores and found out that one invitation card is way too expensive for our budget. So the best thing I did was to see samples from the printing press and made it myself. Good thing I only had to make 50 pieces of these invite cards. Of course, I had to choose a special paper, ribbons and a professional printer (available in internet shops) in order to come up with this masterpiece. With the availability of these things, I found out that the total cost for each invite cards is approximately 75% lesser of that sold in the market. Now, that's what I call a bargain! (I must also consider the fact that these printing press companies are paying the building rent, their employees, the investments on the machines, etc.. so they had to put on a higher mark-up on each card).

DIY Invitation card - outside appearance

Inside the inviation card

The other details of the party include choosing a location that will serve buffet with various food choices, tapping out sponsors for program equipment such as the laptop and projector for the audio and video presentation and many others. It is best to contact friends and family and ask them to contribute in the preparations of the party. I'm very sure if you ask them politely they'd comply with openness and enthusiasm... because everybody loves to party! 

Post party updates will be posted here soon! See at the RETRO Party! yeah!
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September 10 was the day of the surprise party for a mother celebrating her 60th birthday. She had no idea that her children was working with Leah Jacobe Events and Weddings to give her an unforgettable milestone birthday.

Retro Themed Birthday Cake by Sweet Advocate and souvenirs 

The Birthday celebrant to her surprise!

Table centerpiece by Leah Jacobe Events and Weddings

Playing the trivia game

Happy faces in a happy occasion

Guests with celebrant pictorials

Best Dressed Female Guest

Dance presentation for the celebrant

A song number from this melodious young singer

Happy Birthday Mama Fely

Leah Jacobe Events and Weddings conceptualized and coordinated the entire event from scratch. Thank you Mr. Glynn Alaba and Ms. Joan Alaba for entrusting this very wonderful birthday surprise for your mom to Leah Jacobe Events and Weddings. 

Credits to:

Sweet Advocate for the retro themed cake.

Grungero Mund for the photography

Leah Jacobe Events and Weddings team for invitation cards, souvenirs, program creation and hosting, party details, decorations, etc...