So first thing first, we had to set a budget for ourselves, knowing otherwise we would go crazy splurging. I wont say how much but it was definitely 4 figures. So, then we had to choose a location- which was pretty much a no brainer, we chose Silver Spoon of course, because then we can do whatever we want with much flexibility and the best thing is, its the most unsuspecting place too!
Then came our real planning, for once we agreed on the same thing, our color theme was baby pink and tiffany blue!! Combination that works wonders! Since me and Crazieapple hardly see each other at home due to work, we communicate everything through our smart phones, and boy were we distracted at work for the past few days.
Counting down: Day 3
Get the important items sorted out first!! Those that require a little bit of preparation works
1. Ordered pretty cupcakes from wondermilk- 2 boxes
2. Ordered custom make birthday cake that fit the theme
3. Backdrop! Whats an event without it? I worked with! my supp lier to print out a big tarpoulin banner with their names on it.
4. Invitation of Guest- Thanks to facebook, we were able to track some of their best friends to spread the word. REMEMBER to tell them its a secret, secret, secret!! We made them wear all white of course and swear not to tell, because we had special plans for the birthday girls! Hehe!
Counting down: Day 2
1. Menu confirmation- We opted for finger food, easy to bite items, but also have selection of cook to order items to fill the tummies.
2. Plating arrangements- Start planning on table settings, and decorative arrangements, to list down all the items we need to buy
3. Double check on budget!! This is where things can get a little bit out of hands. (or in crazieapples hand a lot, luckily I am really strict on budgets) Many times found her sulking because I refuse to let her buy certain things.
4. Planning for entertainment- Photobooth!! More on this later
Counting down: Day 1
1. Shopping + Errand time!! We borrowed props from all over KL hahaha, take for example I nabbed my friends chocolate fondue fountain from her bangsar home, and Crazieapple took the LOVE decorative from her friends boutique.
2. Confirmation of RVSP and attendance, make necessary adjustment to food quantity!
3. Present shopping!
4. Cake shopping- need to buy a small one for show =P
5. Backdrop delivered, test run on installations.
6. We had a function in Silverspoon that night where our client booked up the whole restaurant, so Crazieapple and myself have to wait till the party ended before we can start decorating. So we were there from 11.30pm- 2.30am!!! *yawns* Barely had our eyes open then why do we not have such problems with clubbing ??
The Decor: (major credits to Crazieapple)
Tiffany blue frames, cupcake holders, tiffany blue and pink macarons, essential flower decorations
Cupcakes from wondermilk
Strawberry milkshakes
Customize mini pink water bottles!
Custom made tissue pompoms
Tiffany Cake made by award winning pastry chef from Singapore. Thank you for doing it for us for such a short span of notice!! <3
Chocolate Fondue is so yummay! Now why didnt we think of using Strawberry chocolate instead!
Greedy Kids Caught in Action
For a good half an hour, we refuse to let anyone touch the food, claiming it a display table only for photo purposes, because its so pretty! guest have to eat those served at the bar. haha!
Thank you Mr. W for your generous help! and for being our ultimate photographer!! hehe much appreciated! now u deserve some food.
Party pooper sign for those who did not turn up in white!
Of course we had it planned out, even their Dress is tiffany blue!!
Tied up in pretty pink ribbons
Some marshmallows, and puddings
Table arrangements with Crazieapple custom made flower tins (just normal food tins wrapped in pretty wrapping paper) this party is all about DIY!
The flower petals we get it for free from the florist!
The pink hello kitty background and our props. We cut out a lot of paper props for them to have fun with photoshoots
Even speech bubbles to write message with chalk- which can rub off again and again
Cheap and effective
awww!
The Birthday Girls! Their expression is well worth all our hardwork!!
Dress: (L) Topshop, (R) Thimble- which we stole the "LOVE" block from hehe thank yew!
Their friends
Our menu includes: fish kebabs, bbq chicken kebabs, nutella nutty tarts, spinach quiche tarts, buffalowings, pinkpanna cotta, assorted sandwiches, mini pizzas, tomato salsa crostini, macarons, cupcakes,strawberry chocolate fondue,pink lemonade, strawberry milkshakes, seafood bisque (cook to order), spaghetti carbonara and spaghetti al funghi cooked to order
Wonderful party! we were very pleased with the overall picture effect and cant wait to plan more of these theme party! Who's birthday is coming up? :)
xoxo Augustdiners
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