When a couple reaches a milestone in their lives, it’s time to party!
And when each of them turn 50 in the same year, there’s 100 reasons to celebrate! Of course every 50-50 Party needs a signature drink made with 50/50 soda, right? And a specially decked-out back bar area with classic 50/50 cans, and plenty of lemons & limes!
![50-50 bar 1](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/50-50-bar-1-768x1024.jpg)
The house party started with a classic black & white theme. The cocktail reception and seating vignettes were collections of black & white patterns with silver accents. Guests were even “instructed” to wear cocktail party black & white attire.
![bette anne's office 3](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/bette-annes-office-3-1024x768.jpg)
Even the floral accents were white for the first portion of the party.
![kitchen 2](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/kitchen-2-1024x768.jpg)
When the guests adjourned to the backyard tent for dinner, they were still in a black & white dining atmosphere… now with a splash of red introduced with the red rose centerpieces.
![dinner tent 4](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/dinner-tent-4-768x1024.jpg)
During dinner however, unbeknownst to the guests, the interior rooms were transformed with vibrant colors. The classic black & white gave way to a more festive color palette of reds & oranges!!!
![foyer 3](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/foyer-3-768x1024.jpg)
The 50/50 bar & lounge areas were also transformed with more lemon & lime citrus colors with pops of LED lighting & candles!
![bette anne's office 9](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/bette-annes-office-9-768x1024.jpg)
The kitchen became the destination for all thing dessert… along with another colorful floral transformation.
![kitchen 8](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/kitchen-8-768x1024.jpg)
Continuing with the evening’s “splashy” transformation, the outdoor landscaping also took on bright, vibrant tones of reds, oranges & purples.
![landscaping 3](https://ivancarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/landscaping-3-768x1024.jpg)
A wonderful party. Great food. Fun color transformations.
Two very happy 50-year olds… and a houseful of fun-loving guests all wishing them a Happy Birthday with 1oo Reasons To Celebrate!