Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day!
I’m still in DC visiting family but wanted to let you in on a little project I’m working on. I think I’ve mentioned before that I sit on the board of directors for a non-profit agency. In addition to my role on the board , I also serve as the event chair for the agency’s largest annual fund-raising event, Vintage Affair. The event attracts over 400 people and includes a live and silent auction, dinner services from the areas top restaurants, wine tasting from vineyards across the world and live entertainment. One of the components of the event that I’m currently working on is the decor.
Each year, based on the theme of the event I create décor for the dinner tables and auction space.
The theme for this years event is Uplifting Our Community and the colors I’m working with are purple and gold. Here’s a look at some of the décor ideas I thinking about…
As a play on the word Uplifting, I’m going to incorporate balloons into the tabletop décor and I’m thinking about something like these gold painted balloons.
Gold dot steamers are always a fun party décor element and might look great as streamers across the table.
These paper streamers would be really fun as a backdrop for a photo booth area.
All of our desserts will be passed by servers but glittered cake stands like these could be fun for the take-away treats we are planning.
Paper dollies are such an easy an inexpensive way to dress up dollar store glass vases and when spray painted gold they add the perfect touch of glam and elegance to a tabletop.
I really don’t have anywhere to use gold dipper feathers in the décor but I’m keeping this idea on hand just in case.
I’m thinking of possibly using these Ikea frames which have been painted gold for some of the signage at the event.
The event takes place on Oct. 18th so I’m in full party planning mode and I’ll be sure to share pictures of the finished party space when it all done.
