Here’s To Dad!

Dad is not just “Mr. Moneybags”, when it comes to planning your wedding. Here are some great ways dad can contribute.

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In honor of last weekend’s Father’s Day celebrations, we thought we would highlight that awesome guy who walks you down the aisle…Dad! There are so many ways to incorporate your dad into the wedding day other than just a trip down the aisle, so let’s take a look at how this fabulous guy can enjoy the big day!

Wedding Planning

There are some dads out there that may have a favorite song, or a favorite cake flavor so inviting dad to some wedding planning appointments may be just what he needs to feel like a part of Team Bride!

First look

The groom does not always have to be the first man in the bride’s life to see her ready! Some brides choose to have a special moment with dad to show him he will always be the first main man in her life! Whether you meet dad in specific spot or he comes…

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The Gift and the Curse: 36 inch-Balloons

You know that moment when your great idea becomes your awkward reality ? Well it happened to me the day I decided to use these beautiful balloons for an event. They were massive and a hassle to handle, but were so worth the struggle.

36-inch Balloons
36-inch Balloons

Where to find them?

No such luck in my area, but I was able to find them at Big Balloon Store via amazon.com for a great price, for a package of 6.  But, if you are able to find them cheaper, for the quantity, by all means snag them.

 

 The Hardest Part

Once they arrived, I was very impressed, and a little intimated by the size of these balloons. Again, these balloons aren’t sold in stores, so when the size of the shriveled balloon is the size of a small saucer, I started to freak out imagining them blown up.

The hard part was figuring out how to transport them from my home to the venue.  I considered renting a tank, but for the size balloons (6) and quantity of helium they need to  fill them (about 15 cu. ft.), my local Party City was very helpful and filled them for me, for a small fee. But, if you must rent a tank, I suggest renting a helium tank to bring on site to blow them up.  Otherwise, you would need a Suburban or small moving truck -totally empty- to get them to your party.

 

The Outcome

After the adventure of transporting the balloons, fighting tooth and nail to hold onto them in the Windy City, and putting the finishing trimmings on the balloons, they were beautiful!! My client loved them, and her guests were amazed at the size and grandeur of the balloons, and the presentation. I definitely would use them again.

 

 

Masks

Mardi Gras Theme Birthday Party

We were honored to host Jadiah’s 13th Birthday Mardi Gras Prom. What a wonderful young lady!  We handled all of the decor for the event, per Mom’s request. We did everything we could to make her event a memorable one. Here are a few details from her party:

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DIY Mask Project Table
DIY Mask Project Table
Mardi Gras Sweet Table Treats
Mardi Gras Sweet Table Treats

 

Mardi Gras Cake
Mardi Gras Cake

 

36-inch Balloons
The 36-inch balloons were a hit. For more details, click here.
The birthday girl herself
The birthday girl herself