Sending Off Friends

This past weekend two friends, my hubby and I hosted a going away party for some dear friends that are relocating to Washington D.C.  Since they are headed to our nation's capital, we thought it would be fun to make it an "All American" themed party.  We pulled out all the stops of red, white and blue.  Here are some of my favorite items from the party!

I would love to take credit for this but I can't.
My friend did a phenomenal job on the cake!

Centerpieces created with hurricane and votive candles I already had,
along with some ribbon and rubber stamps from Michaels.
Red and Navy linens were provided by Signature Party Rentals

Ice buckets created out of strawberries and blueberries for the
champagne and white wine, courtesy of the couple's family member

Floral arrangements I whipped together with flowers from The Ladera Flower Shoppe

Poms ordered from Paper White Designs

No "All American" party is complete without a Captain America shirt hidden underneath a buttoned down

M and N, you guys will be greatly missed but we cannot wait to come out and visit!

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The party was a SUCCESS!!

After a week of running around like a crazy lady, I am happy to report that the 1st birthday party was a success!  Everyone had a great time and I always love when family and friends can get together to celebrate.  Here are a few of my favorite details of the party.....

The guest frame - love this and it is going up in her room today!

The Baby Cake: Before

The Baby Cake: After (she has a sweet tooth like her mommy!)

The party bags - It took a lot of saving and gathering to get all these!

The bounce house and slide - HUGE hit for the bigger kids

The center pieces, done by Ladera Flower Shoppe, who always does an amazing job!

The garden tables and chairs done by Signature Party Rentals

 I am still exhausted but it was all worth it.  Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl!  XOXO