Marisa and Joe

On Saturday I co-threw a surprise engagement party for my best friend Marisa and her Fiance Joe. Her sister Kelly and I had been planning for a few months - when one of Joe's uncle's gave it away, Marisa started giving us a hard time. We managed to recover, re-lie and surprise her! It turned out to be a really nice party. Family, friends, tons of food and fun!

Here are some pictures (I apologize for the fuzziness).

The invitation: A sand colored cardstock backing with white mounted on top and a turquoise blue ribbon accent - The introduction to our tropical theme.

We used turquoise satin runners on white table clothes. On the 3 banquet tables we scattered some shells and a few fuchsia dendrobium orchids.

Four of the round tables had this small floral centerpiece - the vase was lined with a tea leaf and the arrangement is made up of white hydrangea, mini green hydrangea and jade roses.

The 3 other round tables had over sized martini glasses - there were marbles in the base with 3 floating candles and 5 dendrobium orchids.

Their cake - half chocolate, half vanilla, all yummy.

The happy couple!