Getting ready for the Big Night!

Well, you can imagine that planning was half the fun!  Of course we used Balloons Tomorrow for all our customized party products--they love to make happy customers!!  And I had some special ideas to make the night seem really authentic and they came through beautifully!  Custom banners and napkins, balloons and drop net for our balloon drop at midnight and for decorations plus much more made everything super special.  I used the local dollar store to get great looking table decorations, and re-arranged my furniture to make the most of our space.  It was a little tiny splurge, but renting matching plates for dinner and table linens at the local party store to really make the "restaurant" look elegant.  Thanks to my hubby for all his muscle and help with his own personal to-do list!  Writing out a list is the best thing when you are planning a big event: my neighbor Joe Parisi was amazed when he saw my last day "schedule."  He should have seen the complete set!  But with a busy lifestyle, knowing how to use my time saves lots of minutes when it would be easy to get distracted with Facebook or writing a blog!  See what I mean?!

Cocktail Napkins

Custom Banner

Luncheon Napkins with 2 color imprint

 All ready for guests to arrive!

Make room for your activities!  Dancing was on the agenda.

Beverages in one place away from the kitchen

Balloons brighten up entryway

Create some special effects--we used the
College Football Game to add interest

The Hostess with the Mostest!