Surf's Up At A High End Beach Party

In our last blog posting, we featured a hunting lodge luncheon, with an atmosphere that was dark, cozy and classic.

This posting is the second in our series about creating not just a look and feel, but a feeling for your guests as they walk into your event. 

Welcome to our high-end beach party! 

Imagine a bridal shower, a bat mitzvah or an anniversary party for a family that wants a bright seaside setting for their party. We started with bright, watery blues accented with sunny orange to make it all pop. The menus are letterpress printed on subtle blue and white striped cards

The table top features blue art glass chargers and bowls, as well as blue water glasses. A lantern with a blue candle inside is surrounded by a variety of handmade wooden and dried flowers in beach tones with blue and naturally orange star fish interspersed among the flowers. A subtle floral design on the white linens adds airiness to the sea shore atmosphere.

You don't want to cut into the individual table cake with its beautiful waves, shells and stars. But you know it is going to be delicious! The starfish motif is carried into the napkin rings, tied with a sea blue ribbon. White shivari chairs add a classic elegance, while sea grass and a vintage surfboard bring in the fun.

The companies who coordinated on this project are:

• Rose Marie Belo, Lettres Stationery of Distinction
• Debbie Grazier of Riverhouse Catering 
• Ana Parzych Cakes (part of this overall project, but not in this particular photo setting)
• LifeTouch Photography
• Dragonfly Floral and Event Design 

Guests can take home woven beach bags.

Letterpress invitations on subtle blue and white cards

The cake is decorated with bright blue waves, shells and starfish, all edible!

Starfish napkin rings tied with matching blue ribbon.

Blue glass place settings are accented with a touch of orange

A burning sea colored candle surrounded by handmade flowers, rope balls and star fish

Throw a beach party any time of year!