| When: |
July 11, 1998 |
| Where: |
Backyard of a private home; Chicago, Ill., USA |
| Why: |
50th birthday party |
| Highlights: |
- Palm tree, parrot and fish lights hung from the top of the tent
- Leis on every guest, as well to wrap each silverware place setting
- Votive candles place in cut-out pineapples
- Grass skirting across the bottom of the buffet table—neat-looking and inexpensive!
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| Suppliers: |
- BBJ Boutique Linens—vibrant "tropical fish" tablecloths. See Chicago Linen Pros.
- BalloonZ—colorful,
attention-getting balloons
- PearTree Catering—Main course of Jamaican Jerk Chicken over a bed of wild rice,
with toasted pecans and scallions. See Chicago Caterers.
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| Favors: |
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| How-To: |
See the Party411 Luau Party Theme |
| Scrapbook: |
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Buffet table was colorful, festive, and easy to access. (Hint: Make sure guests
don't have to wait too long in lines at the buffet table!) |
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Welcome sign draws guests’ attention…and tells them how to proceed to the
party without walking through the house. |
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Painted tropical fish help disguise the tent weights. There’s a solution for
everything! |
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