Mom's 60th Birthday

This party was all about my mom, Antonia. If I had to choose a theme, it would be "her favorites.'

The decor was done in her favorite color, red, with a bit of gold to add flair. Her favorite flowers, Gladiolus, filled, the centerpiece vases. The dessert table was stocked with her favorites from decadent Ferrero Rochers to cough drops (she ALWAYS has some). Her favorite Spanish food was served while a live band played everything from Jazz to Salsa.

The most loved decor element was the timeline my family created using photos and facts about my mom's life. It served as the backdrop for the drinks station.

The photo booth, outfitted with props form my mom's closet (glasses, rollers, moo-moo gowns, neck pillow, nurse uniform, etc... ) was also a fun way to interact with guests while telling her story.

We had a beautiful time with family, food, and laughter. Doesn't get better than that!

• What People Ate

  Arroz con gandules (Spanish rice with pigeon peas), chicken fricase, sweet plantains, salad, and bread

• What People Drank

  Lemonade, tea, coffee

• Best Moment

  Watching my mom and her siblings sing together.

• Funniest Moment

  Watching my mom and her siblings sing together.

• Most Touching Moment

  The slide show

• Desserts

  Ferrero Rocher, white powdered donuts, marshmallows, twizzlers, twix, rolos, cough drops, red hots, Panky (Puerto Rican Candy bar), red velvet cupcakes, vanilla cake

• Party Favors

  Assorted toys and games from Mom's childhood

• Activities / Games

  Slide show, photo booth, live music

• Debra Walters

  Party Planner

  http://www.facebook.com/titistutus

• Catherine Dionne

  Photographer

  http://www.facebook.com/pages/C-Deason-Photography/262753057125287

• Omi's Kitchen

  Caterer

  http://omiselegantcatering.com/