Theme:
This party was created for my super sweet step-daughter. This year she
turned 12 and wanted something a little more sophisticated. Dolphins
are a new favorite for her so that helped determine the theme and we
transformed it to an Under the Sea Theme.
Decorations: An
ombre blue color palette was chosen from a package of photo frames
found while out shopping for ideas. This became the starting point. A
king size dining table was created for guests with shimmering teal
linens and silver chiavari chairs with ocean blue satin cushions were
provided by Glow Concepts. One special chair the the birthday girl was
adorned with a white sequin floor length chair back cover. Gorgeous all
white floral arrangements were used for a special detail to mimic
corals found in the sea. White hydrangea, china mums, garden roses and
astilbe were set in white vases with crocheted blue trim and silver
sequins. Multiple glass bubbles set around the table included a single
china mum "anemone". The table settings included round sea grass
placemats and clear glass silver ringed chargers topped with Tiffany
blue satin napkins bound with twine and a single sea shell. Tall clear
glasses were set with blue dotted paper straws. Short ombre blue bubble
cups were also provided for a special punch. A special blue "bubble"
Swarovski crystals table number set on frosted plexi glass guided guest
to their sets. Multiple vases of sand and shells were set to finish off
the under the sea themed guest table.
As sweets tables
have been all the rage for all types of events I wanted to create my own
spin on an Under the Sea Themed Sweets Table. The base started as a
6ft table covered with a satin Tiffany blue linen with the most
A-MAZ-ING hand made white iridescent sequin overlay. A custom waves and
bubbles backdrop was created from crepe paper streamers and clear
iridescent beaded strings. A two tiered shimmery blue cake with fondant
waves adorned with white chocolate shells became the centerpiece of the
sweets table. Flanked on both sides of the cake were multiple jars
filled with under the sea themed sweets; blue and white bubble gum ball
"bubbles", blue and white salt water taffy, blue cotton candy "sea
foam", blue and white rock candy "coral", candy coated chocolate
"pearls", white meringue "sea urchin" cookies, home made
sand dollar cookies, sugar cookie dolphins and octopus cake pops. Sea shells and sea stars were scattered around the table for extra detail.
Glass
bubbles were hung with color coordinating ribbon above the tables to
create that under the sea feel along with four large hand crafted
jelly fish lanterns. A custom Happy Birthday s
ea shell banner was also created by
EIbL Boutique.
Food:
Keeping with the theme the food provided for the event were given
creating names; "submarine" sandwiches, turkey roll up "sushi", peanut
butter & jelly "fish" sandwiches and gold fish crackers in a bowl.
Ocean water punch quenched the thirst of all the guests.
Games:
The first activity for guests was to created their own sand art dolphin
necklace, then they went on to water balloon toss (first one for the
kiddos then one for the adults), next a dolphin ring toss and musical
chairs.
4. Vendor Credits & Resources:
Linens, Chiavari Chairs, Chair Back Cover, Chargers, Table Number, Cake Topper: Eng
Glow Concepts
