disco d.i.y.

Lyn and I were on a mission to do something different for our mother's party. We just had my engagement dinner in June so we didn't want to have another sit down dinner at a restaurant. MZ was born in 1959 and was in her prime during the disco craze of the 70s. All of a sudden, we thought of two words. Disco. Party. My main concern, however, was knowing how to plan a party like this without the expertise of Momzilla. She's fantastic at organizing events and without her guidance, I was scared everything would fall apart!

To get things started, we ordered her invitations from Tickled Pink Design, the same place from which I ordered my engagement invitations. Let me tell you, I simply LOVE this company. They are not only affordable but extremely professional. The invitations came out adorable! I highly recommend them.

Now to keep costs down (we knew Momzilla would want it that way!), we decided to do a couple of things ourselves. We made our own disco ball out of a styrofoam ball and old CDs and our own lollipop favors out of different colored chocolates. Both were a huge hit at the party!

To make the party a little more sentimental we created a big 5-0 out of old pictures as well as a sweet photo montage of Mom through the years. I think the guests really enjoyed seeing themselves on the big screen!

My favorite point of the party was at the end when I started taking pictures of everyone in the 70s Afro wig we brought for my mother. I don't want to embarrass too many people so I'll only show my parents in it. Lookin' groovy, Mom & Dad!

Overall, it was a fun night. Mom was surprised and my sister and I managed to pull off our first event without MZ's help! Many thanks to all the friends and family who helped us prepare for the night, especially Best Man Frank and Groomsman Rob - who kept the disco tunes pumping! He's available for all types of events too so check out his website and tell him I sent you!

Now that Mom's party is over, I can focus on the next event - future sister-in-law Nancy's bridal shower! Stay tuned!