Surprise!

MJSE loves a good surprise, so planning a surprise birthday party was a thrill and a half! Our lovely client Felicia planned and schemed with us for months to make sure that her hubby had no idea about the party in his honor. With a preppy 80s pink and green theme, we went all out at The Standard Hotel and filled the room with balloons (instant festivity), a crocodile ice luge (Lacoste anyone?), custom coasters, colorful straws, wheat grass centerpieces and photos of the birthday boy in every nook and cranny. After we confetti blasted the birthday boy (who wouldn't want that?!), guests enjoyed delicious cupcakes and took home pink golf balls and custom key rings (made by Felicia). Can't wait for the next one! Photos courtesy of Caleab Noh.

Parker Palm Passion - Part 2

Picking up where Part 1 left off, we continue the wedding weekend celebration at The Parker Palm Springs with more festivities for guests. Mint Julep designed a Duck Egg Blue and Butter Yellow color scheme for the couple, accented with citrus and ivory hues. Pimm's with striped straws and a traditional bagpiper greeted guests as they found their seats for the ceremony on the Croquet Lawn. Cocktail hour featured the Parker's Muddled Lemonade as the signature drink with succulent table arrangements and a bird handler showing off both an owl and falcon. Yes, you read that right. The couple had accidentally come across owls several times during their courtship and thought it only appropriate to feature them at the wedding. An outdoor dinner reception soon followed with twinkle lights strung above and centerpieces by Fiore Designs with a vintage aesthetic on the tables below. Bret McKenzie serenaded guests with an original song about the bride and groom right before the ballroom opened and a traditional Scottish Ceilidh band performed. Such fun! Photos courtesy of Our Labor of Love.

Parker Palm Passion - Part 1

Weekend-long celebrations are right up our alley, especially when they take place in Palm Springs! We had the honor of assisting with an exciting Welcome Dinner for one of our clients which took place at "The Lucy House" (a beautiful bungalow getaway previously owned by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz). Playing on the history of the house and the fact that half of the guests were coming from England, old-fashioned Americana was the theme to run with. Red and white checkered tablecloths adorned picnic tables, American and British flags hung near the pool, and a festive bbq was served all with Hank Williams crooning in the background. We set up a colorful candy buffet to sit alongside a selection of delicious pies for dessert. Great way to start a wedding weekend! Absolutely gorgeous photography by Our Labor of Love.