Movie Night Under the Stars | 30th Birthday Celebration

well.  here I am.

I'm thirty.  

like I said in this post, I feel the same..still.  but what made this birthday unique is the celebration that was had in my honor.  I haven't really had an official 'party' in my name, and let me just tell you.. after the amazing-ness this "Movie Night" was, I don't ever need another one.  I can promise that my husband is shouting 'yee-haw' in true Texas fashion, and Ashley's husband is clicking his heels in delight.

this night was months in the making, and there wasn't a disappointment to be had.  Ashley (the brains behind it all..) started talking/planning this 'event' about three years ago when I was on bed rest.  Jordan ultimately decided I, with a whale of a belly, wouldn't be able to handle something like that and be comfortable and social AND still safely do as I was instructed and staying off my feet.

so, we saved it for a greater occasion.

you only turn t h i r t y  once, you know.  

there won't be a whole lot of commentary through this post.. pictures speak for themselves.  having a photographer to capture your event makes life WAY more enjoyable when you have 40 people to host, feed, cater, and entertain.  it was such a fun night, and I still go back, a week laster, to think about it.  I am thankful for my people.  the people that came together to love me and to celebrate my birthday in such a way to make is as memorable as this.

I wish you all could have been there!  next time?  

the attire was casual- backyard barbecue of hanging out and getting comfy on the lawn for a movie.. so jeans or leggings (for me) it was. 

the movie I selected was BIG with Tom Hanks.  because there is probably no movie I watched more than that movie when I was young, and I could count on the fact that everyone would enjoy it.  

a classic in my book.

so, get comfy.. its your turn for a Movie Night {Under the Stars}
As seen on Kara's Party Ideas

 p h o t o b o o t h f u n

work peeps

that guy in the back.. with the blinking crown on his head.  thats the president of my company.

my boss wore the loudest photo booth prop there was in the bucket.

my oldest (and dearest) friend, Angela, and the sweet Kristina

my rock

the bestest.  she killed it.  

love. adore. cherish this girl.  

no words can express my gratitude for every bit of work she out into planning this for me.

and her hubby, too.

these people.  

we can always find a way to get ALL 8 of us crammed into a Photo Booth.

its been a couple years since our last photo booth sesh.. and I'd say this one topped the charts.

what would life be like without these people.  LOVE doing life with them.

my girls.

the greatest friends any lady could ask for.

we are all officially in our thirty's (I"m the baby of the group).

but that doesn't mean we have to be grown-ups.

such a fun night.  there was even singing of happy birthday.  

to me.

because I'm thirty. 

..and then there was cake.  the cake was out of this world.

I think I ate it twice that night.

and again for breakfast.

I've heard from many people that their thirties have been a blast.

so..

here's to the best decade, yet! 

DIY

Wrapped Cans (floral arrangements)  HERE

Fringe Paper Garland (Photo Booth) HERE

Paper Bag Utensil Packs HERE

Light Bulb Movie Sign HERE

Hay Couch (inspiration) HERE

Shop Credit

Custom Invitation, Paper Printables, Tags, Food Picks, etc.

CK Fireboots 

Kraft Paper Boxes (Salad) HERE

White Paper Food Cups & Lids HERE
Salad Dressing (2oz) Cups & Lids HERE

B&W Striped Popcorn Boxes

Party City

Popcorn Seasoning Jars

World Market

Sandwich Boats & Newspaper Deli Sheets

Pom Pom Delight ‘n’More

Paper Straws

Jazzy Apple Gal

In the Clear

'Bon Appetit' Stamp

Rachel Carl

Beverage Glasses HERE

Tassel Garland (food table)

Silver Lake Sisters

"Make a Wish" Match Box

Waiting On Martha

Photo Booth Props

Pretty Collected

Clever Marten

Little Retreats

Popcorn Scoops

When I Was Your Age

Dessert Utensils

Sofie’s Big Day

Treat Yo'Self  Wooden Sign

Oh Dier Living

Gold Foil Thank You Cards
Gartner Studios via Target
Florals (assembled by Ashley)
Market Street

Other BIG THANK YOU's

Photography

Jennifer Jennings

Movie Screen

Jarrett Dunaway (DIY to come)

Cake

Jacqueline Tapella  (Pinspiration HERE)

Pennant Banner, Paper Fans (Photo Booth), & Hand Sewn Pillow Cases

Chara Hoffman

Party Recipes HERE

For Party Planning Inquiries: Contact Ashley Dunaway HERE