A few weeks ago I hosted a 30th birthday bash for my husband. The fiesta inspired soiree was a huge hit thanks to all the little details and the steady flow of alcoholic beverages.
Here’s a few pictures from the big bash! enjoy!
{Dress festive. Sombreros and mustaches will be provided}
The table was set with a burlap runner, colorful margarita glasses, and each chair adorned with a sombrero. To create an outdoors feel inside, streamers and lights were draped across the room. It wasn’t Mexico…but it was close.
{Nom Nom Nom}
The night started with light snacks which included Corn Salsa, Beer Cheese Dip, Salsa, and Guacamole. To add a festive flair, I created a make shift menu board using the black background of a huge picture in my dining room. I also posted a smaller menu on one of the tables.
The corn salsa and beer cheese dip appetizers were both a huge hit and the recipes can be found here and here.
For dinner we made delicious tacos thanks to the two recipes I found on How Sweet It Is blog. We served Crockpot Beer Cheese Tacos and BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos. They were both amazing! And How Sweet It Is blog is a must read for any fabulous foodie.
On another note -I highly recommend Crock Pot cooking for a party – you basically just throw a bunch of stuff in a pot, turn on the heat, leave it for a while, and when you return a delicious meal is ready to be served. Genius!
{Cheers}
A small bar was sent up using the “Bar” sign I created in my last post. I strategically mounted each letter to the wall using Command Restickable Hooks. I also used the restickable hooks outside to hang the lights and streamers. When you remove them they leave no marks, so you don’t have to worry about ruining your walls.
{Say Queso}
A DIY photo booth was set up using a piece of Damask fabric from a local fabric store and….
Hand made props were set up on a table for guests to grab and strike a pose!
{Hit me with your best shot}
We couldn’t have a fiesta without a pinata! It was filled with candy, toothpaste and erasers….Random. But funny. Especially when everything fell to the floor.
{Sweet}
For dessert we served cake, of course! Plus root beer floats, ice cream, and cupcakes. I’m not sure if carrot cake is a fiesta staple but that is what the birthday boy asked for and that is what he got.
The night was a lot of fun. We incorporated a beer tasting with four craft beers, one was a maple bacon doughnut beer that everyone was really excited to try. At every party I like to add an element that allows everyone to interact somehow. We tried to have a dance off, but only one person was brave enough to break out their moves.
At the end of the night the 30th birthday fiesta was a huge success and worth the weeks of planning. Everyone had a great time and I can’t wait to plan the next party!
Happy planning! xoxo
The Undomestic Bride 