He and She Throw a Party: 40th Wedding Anniversary Garden Party

Ciara: We recently helped a couple pull off their 40th wedding anniversary party and it was just so pretty.

Simon: The day was hot but we cooled things down by putting up a big tent in their yard which backed onto greenspace.

Ciara: I’m not a big fan of tents when they’re just sitting there undecorated so we had planned to create these flower chandeliers out of Manzanita branches. And they turned out so awesome.

Simon: We then added crystals because we knew that the sun would really pick up on their sparkle.

Ciara: When we were doing the tented ceiling under the deck we first put up mini lights and then the fabric and then had to string the chandelier through.

Simon: And doing a tented ceiling outside you also have to battle spiders and cobwebs that were there first.

Ciara: I really loved that we alternated the colors of the tablecloths.

Simon: I was worried about that at first but it turned out great. I really liked the lounge that we set up in what they called “The Back 40,” the greenspace behind their house.

Ciara: I loved that too, and I love how you lit up all the trees in purple. It looked so cool when it got dark.

Simon: And we had some great people involved in this day too like Carla and her team from Savour Foods.

Ciara: Yes the food was soo yummy and the music was fantastic from Don Campbell and his group Estelle Elegance in Music. I loved the singer when she sang “Autumn in New York.” And it was super cute when the couple danced under the flower chandelier. That made me smile.

Simon: And all the kids loved the magician and that the food was designed with them in mind- mini burgers, non alcoholic jello shots with whipped cream.

Ciara: Oh and our wheelbarrow idea totally worked out. We put the drinks in there and people just helped themselves.

Simon: Wheelbarrows and gardens just go together so it was the perfect addition to this garden party.