"Busy. Busy. Busy," to quote Professor Hinkle, the naughty magician from Frosty the Snowman. Parker+Paige Events has been busy this month. We dipped a party room in yellow for a Minion Fest (see parties), elaborately wrapped and staged a wall-of-wine for an auction fundraiser (see party favors,) and hosted an incredible retirement party (see parties.)
Five old doors painted in 5 fun colors and emblazoned with quotes created a high-impact opening statement for our Teacher/Principal Retirement Party. This was a joint retirement for a married couple celebrating 32-year careers in the school system.
We carried the door theme throughout the room by using one door as a guestbook for guest to sign. Painted black and adorned with best wishes in silver marker, this turned out to be a one heck of a keepsake.
Another door was plastered with old photos, newspaper clippings and mementos from their careers. One side of the door was the “Principal’s Office,” the other was “Room 202,” the teacher’s classroom.
Keeping the doors erect was going to be the biggest challenge. A simple stand made from 2 x 4s and shelf brackets did the trick. Being able to slide the doors in and out of the stands made transporting them much easier.
Handing out “Team Susan” and “Team Richard” buttons was a charming way to identify who each guest was representing at the event. We used a few of the buttons as cupcake toppers for a bit of added whimsy.
Of course it wouldn’t be school-themed with out books. Lots ‘o books. We stacked them on tables and topped them with various centerpieces. Some of our centerpieces were brown lunch bags (the universal lunchbox) adorned with kid-doodles and bursting with colorful tulips. Other centerpieces featured towers of milk cartoons spilling over with tulips. Tulips burst from a school backpack as well. Vases were filled with crayons, pencils and erasers. We even made up report cards.
Our teacher was a very good sport. We created a “messy table,” to represent his creative classroom environment and even had a special spot reserved for his invisible student Carl.
What a wonderful way to close the door on their careers and open the door on their next adventure together.
Remember, there is always a reason to celebrate.
Love,
Amy
Remember, there is always a reason to celebrate.
Love,
Amy
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