As much as we LOVE weddings, it is fun to switch it up and work on other events, too! Jeannie and I worked with Shirleen to create a fun-filled 60th birthday bash/retirement party for her husband, Lee, at the Resort at Pelican Hill. Shirleen really wanted this party to be all about Lee, as he never makes anything about him, and she had lots of fabulous ideas for her husband’s party theme. Lee’s company is Antimite Termite and Pest Control and it was only natural that the birthday party colors to be the company colors of red, white, and blue. We had guests arrive to the Mar Vista Lounge for a cocktail hour that was themed in red and white and then moved inside the Mar Vista Ballroom for the dinner reception in blue, white, and touches of red. We loved the table decor created by White Lilac Inc! They did a great job doing a tasteful job of decor using the colors of red, white and blue. One of the highlights of the Birthday Party was the toasts from Shirleen, co-workers, and family members…very comical and heartfelt! After dinner there was a surprise revealing of the casino tables in the Sunroom and guests enjoyed playing Black Jack, Roulette, and Craps while also dancing the night away on the dance floor (Shout out to Best Casino Events)! Towards the end of the party Lee’s surprise birthday cake was wheeled out to the middle of the dance floor. The birthday cake was a replica of a house getting tented with the Antimite tent and was filled with details such as the company logo, and engravings in the cement. The cake was too funny…Lee didn’t even want to have it cut! Kudos to Sara Heslington with Heslington Cakes for creating such a cool cake! There were was lots of laughter and love in the room that night and we were happy to be part of this celebratory event! Thank you to Shirleen for being such a pleasure to work with and a big congrats to Lee on his retirement!

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