Wednesday, July 25, 2012

{sequins & bow ties party recap}




The weekend before last, we hosted our "sequins & bow ties" themed going away party.  I absolutely loved this theme from the very beginning and was so excited to see what our friends would wear.  Who doesnt want an excuse to break out some sequins?!?!  We started this party later in the evening and served all our favorite party snacks like our burnt habanero crema salsa and sausage bites (both of which are always picked clean by the night's end) along with some new additions like a gourmet popcorn spread.  For drinks, we kept it simple with everyone's favorite whiskey punch recipe and various champagne cocktail supplies along with the usual selections of wine and beer.

In lieu of a photobooth, we picked up 10 packs of Fuji Instax film and let all of guests capture the night as well as display the shots on our kitchen chalkboard.  Nothing can really replace a photobooth in my heart, but this set up came really close especially since guests could check out all the snapshots up on the board as the night progressed.

Although I did not take as many photos as I normally do since I was trying to spend time saying our goodbyes, I was able to capture some of the little details from the party including all the party food and decor to share with you along with some instagram shots near the bottom...


{champagne cocktail supplies}


{glitzy bar set up}


{simple snacks sprinkled around the loft}


{all the savory party staples: burnt habanero crema, bacon wrapped dates & sausage bites}


{gourment popcorn bar including parmesan seaweed popcorn, funfetti popcorn & sriracha
 lime popcorn (the hands down favorite of the evening)}


{red velvet whoopie pies- same ones we served at our housewarming party for the loft so it seemed fitting to pick them up for our going away bash}

{so much sparkle!}




{all the instax shots from the evening}


{easy and inexpensive decor for the deck: alternating metallic gold and white fringe drape}


This party was an amazing send off and a great way to get in some quality time with our closest friends while forcing them to dress up!  We are truly lucky to have had the new and old friends we were surrounded with in our 4 years in LA and I can't wait to see what Chicago holds for us!

18 comments:

  1. Is that font you used on the food signs Carolyna? I've been dying to get it, but it's a little pricey for me. :( Everything looks amazing!

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  2. This looks like such a fun party! Way to go out with a bang :)

    I was going to ask about the font too. Love it!

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    1. Yes the font is called Carolyna as mentioned above by Myka. Its wonderful- well worth it!

      <3 Natalie

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  3. You need to put up a recipe for those sausage bites. Caramelized onions? Yum! What an awesome going-away party...love your style!

    xoxo,
    La Petite Gigi

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  4. Your parties always look like such fun! You are truly an inspiration for my inner hostess :)

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  5. You truly have a gift! I'm sure your adventure in Chicago will be incredibly successful! Love the instant pics on your chalkboard :)

    http://notyouraveragebeachbum.blogspot.com

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  6. Would love to know where you bought your mint julep cups from and if you have suggestions.

    thanks,

    jennifer

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    1. Hi Jennifer,

      Our mint julep cups are from here:

      http://www.amazon.com/KegWorks-Mint-Julep-Cup-10/dp/B001KN2EQ4/ref=wr_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=I4TDGITNAVIQ&coliid=I1P9PHVZ7RDY5O

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  7. Ok seriously dont you think you guys could move to Boston so I could come to all these amazing parties you throw?!? I bow down to you my party throwing queen!

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  8. your party ideas are always so amazing and creative!! i love what you come up with!

    www.kristajacobs.blogspot.com

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  9. this is such a darling idea for a party. good luck with the move and can't wait to see your place in chicago!

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  10. What a beautiful send-off! I really love the theme (sequins can do no wrong in my book.) And I love that you used Carolyna font for everything - I have a total font crush on it. Bought the Carolyna Curvy version, but I'm wishing I got the version you have. Oh, well.

    Anyways, gorgeous party as always!

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  11. Hi, is your camera an insta-mini?

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  12. I am pretty sure the font is Carolyna Pro BLACK. It is the thicker and bolder version! Statement font, what what!

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  13. I am in love with the sequin table cloth,! Where could I find it?

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  14. I've been searching everywhere for a tablecloth like that for our elopement! Did you make it?

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    1. hi there!

      I didnt so much make it as I bought it, but it is nothing special- just 3.5 yards of 5 foot wide sequin fabric. I did not finish the edges or anything.

      Hope that helps!

      -Natalie

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  15. Hi Natalie..

    Do you mind share the font name that you used for the food labels and where you purchased your drink dispensers??

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