4th of July Party Honors Air Force Families

Thanks for all you do!  We had a blast at our July 4th party in 2013 honoring 75 guests from Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base.  In total we had 700+ guests in attendance and a great party for all ages.  It's hard to pick my favorites but here are a few:

• Drone and EOD Robot Display
• Game Truck
• Bouncy Houses and Slide
• Uncle Sam and Hotdog characters
• Balloon Twisters and Face Painter
• 20 Minute Fireworks Show
• Country Club Singers Choir
• Honor Guard
• And so many more!

Fox 5 News also joined us and caught some of the fun.  (Video no longer available on their website)

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the Fourth of July Gala a spectacular success!  We can't wait for 2014!

Military Displays - Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base

Game Truck - WeGoGamez

Bouncy Houses, Slides, Shave Ice, Cotton Candy - Las Vegas Interactive

Characters, Balloon Twisters and Face Painter - Sin City Entertainment

Fireworks - Lantis Fireworks

Lobby Floral Display - ACS Floral Design

Giveaways and Holiday Giveaways - Oriental Trading Company

Band - Las Vegas Wedding Music

Great Gatsby? No - Great Courtney and Michael!

If you are looking to do a Gatsby themed affair this year, you have to take a peek at the event Courtney and Michael created for their special day.  I was amazed by all the little touches Courtney was able to put together that really evoked the time period.  Their colors were gold, silver, ivory and touches of navy blue. Sit back and prepare to be amazed!

These groomsmen gifts were so cute.  Each of the twelve gentlemen in the Wedding Party received beautiful cuff links and argyle socks.  There was a special letter just for the groom too!

Photo booth props are a great way to add a DIY touch to your event.  And nothing fits this Great Gatsby theme better then glasses, mustaches and lips on sticks.  Each guest got to take a photo home to remember the day.

We know it is old school but we love this throw back address book bedazzled with glitter.  It was placed at the lobby table and each guest was asked to fill in their information so the Bride and Groom can keep in touch.

Classic metallic colors are always beautiful.  It's the centerpieces that really "lit" up this table.  Each gold or silver tree lit up at night to illuminate the tables.  A unique touch for sure!

No rice here.  Guests were allowed to take rosemary and birdseed to throw after the Bride and Groom were pronounced Mr. and Mrs.

Baby's breath was the perfect simple touch to this elegant ceremony site and metal arch.

The Gourmet Cake Factory really picked up on the architectural elements in the design of this event and delivered a one of a kind cake.

No elegant reception is complete without your very own chandelier!

A photo captured of a few of the beautiful bridesmaids peeking out at the reception.  These stunning nude dresses complete with sparkle were a real show stopper.

Cheers to those who helped make this special day possible!

Venue: Las Vegas Country Club
Photographer: Yuma Leonard Photography
Florist: Layers of Lovely
Lobby Florals: ACS Floral Design
Centerpieces: Arc Lite
Photobooth: Shutter Mania Photo Booths
Cake:  The Gourmet Cake Factory

Tracy and William - A Park Wedding in the Desert

Today we are remembering one of our favorite couples from the Springs Preserve.  Tracy and William came to Vegas for their destination wedding.  One of our favorite things about this reception was the beautiful DIY centerpieces made with moss, wood, bird statues and cages.  They were amazing.  Enjoy these beautiful photos from The Black Chicken.

 

 

Discovery Children's Museum in Las Vegas Lives Up to the Hype

We have been hearing about the newly designed Discovery Children's Museum housed in the same area as the legendary Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas.  Rained out from the pool again, a friend and I decided to load up the kids and finally check it out.  It was amazing!

Discovery is $12.00 per person (ages 1 to 99) for tickets or you can purchase an annual membership.  The museum is comprised of 3 floors of entertaining and educational exhibits for all ages including us old folks!  Our little ones loved the animal sound wall in the toddler room and the puppet show on the first floor (we skipped the water room till the end...). 

 

The elevator to the third floor was the size of my son's bedroom, able to hold 10 strollers with their families.  When the doors opened, we explored an exhibit based on inventing.  There was also a great activity area with lots of art projects.  In the middle of the building is a huge multi-story play area with stairs, ropes, slides and internal exhibits. 

We followed this down to floor two and lost another good hour to games about nutrition and a huge area focused on what kids want to be when they grow up.  Focus included a mechanic garage, airport baggage processing, fully functional grocery store with groceries and cashier stations, and a veterinarian office.

 

The kids and the parents started to get tired after three amazing hours and started to head towards the exit.  Ooops, we forgot the water room!  The kids jetted towards the water like it was chocolate.  This room is truly designed to capture the hearts and minds of kids of all heights.

  

 

Done for the day, we packed our damp kids into the car with a promise to return soon.  We can't wait to go back!

Smith Center - For Small Events Too

I am lucky to be a on the board of a group that has planned multiple meetings at the Smith Center over the last year.  Unknown to many, the Smith Center offers a unique venue for your corporate and social events.  Catered by the Las Vegas Culinary Academy, this facility offers multiple food and beverage options from appetizers to full meals, with and without bar options.  Choose from the Boardroom, the Founders Room (my favorite), and many other fantastic spaces.  Enjoy the pictures below of a recent event at the Founders Room.

Angel Park Putt Putt Experience

 

Looking for your next corporate event that everyone will love?  Check out Angel Park's Putt Putt event.  They have an affordable buffet and putt putt package that works for everyone!  the banquet space has been newly renovated including new furniture and patio access.  It is a great space for 25 to 100 people.  After dinner, move outside to the putt putt course.  The course is nine holes that mimic one of the actual golf courses, sand traps and all.  My favorite way to pick the winner is to separate the scores of the men and women and blindly pull their names out of bowls, combining scores of 1 man and 1 woman until everyone has been paired.  The couple with the lowest score wins!  These pictures were shared from a recent NCMA Southern Nevada meeting held at the club in June 2013.  Happy golfing!

It's a Country Affair

I am excited to share these amazing pictures of a recent Cowboy Themed Celebration I was honored to help plan.   When you have a great band and some great food, it's hard to not get into the spirit.

Some of my favorites included:

• Rockstar the mini horse - what a sweetie pie!
• Wood kings tables with chivari chairs
• Chalkboards with country western quotes 
• Terrace lighting with chandelier and hanging burlap candle holders
• Window draping with burlap panels
• Country dessert bar with peanut butter and jelly dessert shots
• Line dancing - the instructor was amazing!

Thanks go out to our Cowboy and Cowgirl partners!

Kings tables, chairs and other decor - RSVP Party Rentals

Draping - Jovani Linens

Burlap and lobby decor - Layers of Lovely

Band and Line Dancing - LV Wedding Music

Rockstar the horse and ranch decor - Sandy Valley Ranch

Hay Bails - IFA

Venue - Las Vegas Country Club