Parties! Parties!

I learned in college (European Cinema to be specific) that in Europe, they like to repeat words to emphasize. I'm repeating my title not exactly to emphasize but merely because that's just how it has been lately...so much partying!

I actually just threw a party for my son Micah's Child Dedication last October 20. I had several months to plan it so you can say I was quite prepared. But as you know, nobody can really be prepared. Here are some pictures before the guests came:

         

The Clubhouse Swimming Pool

         

    Welcome

        

     Catering Set-Up              

         

     Dessert Buffet

You're quite right if you think that I had booked for 100 people for this event. I actually had
initially booked 80 then when 100 confirmed (RSVP'd), I booked an extra 10, making it 90 pax a week before the event. And you'd think I underbooked right? I really thought I was being safe but apparently not. On the day itself, only around 50-60 people came. Most of those who were not able to come had a valid reason though. It was just sad they missed the party. Unfortunately for me, I had to pay for the plates that were not eaten. Still all good! Those who came were most important to my family and that's what matters

I was happy with all my suppliers though and I still feel it was all a success. I got Queensland to cater. They gave me four viands, salad and drinks for a very reasonable price. Their food was delish! And to me, that's the most important thing for an event like this. I had recruited my very good friend Nina, to do the dessert table with me. We both are home bakers and I knew she had an eye for pretty things. She ended up doing the decors with me as well. In fact she conceptualized most of it. 

Thank God for making it all happen!

Suppliers:
Queensland Catering 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Queensland-Catering-Services/236579109718295
Little Oven 
https://www.facebook.com/littleoven
Galindes Sound System
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000322804841&ref=ts&fref=ts
Nina Santillan