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Geek Chic 50th Birthday Party at Hay Adams Hotel

Our client is quite a renaissance man. He considers himself a maker, quite handy with all kinds of projects. While he works in IT, he loves abstract art. Even though he has lived in California for quite a while and is influenced by its sensibilities, he wanted something refined in Washington, DC where he grew up, to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday party. He also wanted an activity that was as inclusive as possible for his guests to participate. We planned a delicious brunch at the Top of the Hay at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, DC, followed by a fun mosaic tiling activity. Guests got to make coasters and photo frames with an assortment of mosaic tiles as a keepsake, but also contribute to a large piece of mosaic art that our client got to keep. All photos by Kurstin Roe, unless where indicated.

I loved the Sahara Chartreuse Tablecloth from DC Rental with its abstract vibe. Because the hotel’s in-house chairs had a strong yellowish green tone, it was not easy finding a tablecloth that coordinated well with it.

Fluffy Thoughts designed a birthday cake in an abstract style, with computer motherboards peeking out from underneath the fondant.Photo: Vicky ChoyPetals Edge designed a centerpiece that was more masculine but still artistically interesting.

Jenlene from Mizz Mozaic displayed an array of colored tiles in various shapes for guests to choose from.

This was the group project where guests could select a tile to contribute to the piece and then signed their name as a keepsake to the birthday boy. He will later add twinkling lights where the wood pegs are located and display it in his yard.

Jazz trio from Lucy Black Entertainment created a classy atmosphere.

Event Team

Event Planner: Vicky Choy, Event Accomplished

Venue: Top of the Hay at the Hay Adams Hotel, Washington, DC

Jazz Trio: Lucy Black Entertainment

Birthday Cake: Fluffy Thoughts

Floral Design: Petals Edge

Linen Rental: DC Rental

Mosaic Activity: Mizz Mozaic

Cocktail Napkins: ForYourParty

For our clients, a milestone birthday such as a 50th birthday party is an opportunity to gather loved ones from near and far. Check out our other 50th birthday parties.

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Games-Filled 50th Birthday Party at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park in Maryland was the ideal location for this 50th birthday party as it was across the street from our client’s home. To celebrate a guy who is athletic, competitive and health-conscious, we helped our client plan a party that was fun for all in attendance. “Sports Bar meets Picnic” was the style our client wanted to plan. When their friends and families get together, they are usually found playing games of every kind. All photos by Deb Lindsey

Besides tabletop games, Emily Baird Design helped us with a trivia card for 1967 fun facts.

Talk of the Town helped us with all the game rentals including ping pong tables, foosball, skeeball machines, blackjack table, giant Jenga, basketball, and shuffleboard.

To create an outdoor lounge area, AFR‘s Outdoor Broadway collection was the perfect fit.

Sports pennant flags of his favorite sports team. I have to admit that I wanted to keep the NY Giants ones!

Event Partners
Event Planner: Vicky Choy, Event Accomplished
Venue: Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, Maryland
Catering: Main Event Caterers, Arlington, VA
Outdoor Lounge Furniture Rental: AFR
Games Rental: Talk of the Town
Photography: Deb Lindsey
Graphic Design for Trivia Card: Emily Baird Design

Your 50th birthday is one milestone worth celebrating! Let us know how we can help you plan a birthday to remember.

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Details from an Epic 50th Birthday Party at the Newseum

To plan a surprise 50th birthday party for her husband was no easy feat. Our client came up with a semi fictitious event for the two of them to attend in Washington, DC. The birthday boy was clueless and his reaction upon seeing his family and high school and college friends from afar was priceless and is why I love my job!

As a guy who loves fishing and beer, we incorporated his interests when designing this party. LBC Design Co. helped up design a logo for the party and my favorite item were the custom growler labels we used in the centerpieces. Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Newseum in Washington, DC created a menu that was reflective of his life: a “Taste of Cape Cod” station reminiscent of their summer vacations, a “Pan Asian” station because he loves Asian food, and a “Beer and Brats” cart. Each station had a beer pairing. During cocktail hour, guests nibbled on charcuterie boards.

Thank you to Stephen Gosling for capturing my work! All photos are by Stephen unless otherwise noted.

50th birthday party Newseum Washington DC fishing theme — For some interest, we used wood pub height tables from Vintage Affairs for seating, mixed with standard rounds. Photo: Vicky Choy

50th birthday Cake trout fishing Fluffy Thoughts — I think every guest took a photo with this incredible cake from Fluffy Thoughts, depicting the birthday boy trout fishing and his favorite canoe. Photo: Stephen Gosling

50th birthday party fishing theme cocktail napkins — Beer and fishing motif custom cocktail napkins from For Your Party. Photo: Stephen Gosling

50th birthday beer growler guestbook Grain to Glass Designs — A custom growler used as a guestbook from Grain to Glass Designs (etsy). Photo: Stephen Gosling

50th birthday favor cookie beer bottle Sugar Pixie Sweets — Sugar cookie favors inspired by the birthday boy’s favorite beer from Sugar Pixie Sweets. Photo: Stephen Gosling

50th Birthday Surprise Party centerpieces beer theme Newseum — Using growlers filled with wheat and hops, the centerpieces we created also including funny sayings about turning 50. Graphic Design: Little Bird Creative. Photo: Stephen Gosling

50th birthday party fishing beer theme graphic design — Love the custom growler labels, event logo, food station signs. We hung the food station signs from fishing rods in keeping with the style. Graphic Design: Little Bird Creative. Photo: Stephen Gosling

50th birthday party Newseum beer and brats cart — Sorry for the terrible photo but my favorite food service element was the Beer and Brats cart. So fun! Photo: Vicky Choy

Production Team
Event Planner: Event Accomplished, Vicky Choy
Venue & Catering: Newseum (Wolfgang Puck Catering), Washington, DC
Furniture Rental: AFR and Vintage Affairs
Photographer: Stephen Gosling
Graphic Designer: LBC Design Co, Carina Herman
Cookie Favors: Sugar Pixie Sweets
Cake: Fluffy Thoughts
Event Landscaping: Twigz Studios
Custom Napkins: For Your Party
Growler: Grain to Glass Designs (Etsy)

Milestone birthdays don’t come often but what a way to celebrate! Check out our other Newseum events.

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