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 Hokie Luau Graduation Party
May 2011
in this issue
:: Hokie Luau Graduation Party
:: More Party Inspiration
:: New! DC Ladies Contributor
:: Upcoming Parties
:: Stay Connected
:: About posh parties, LLC

 

This issue of party possibilities is dedicated to my sister, who is graduating with honors from the University of Virginia on Sunday, May 22.  We're super proud of her and can't wait to celebrate this huge accomplishment! 

 

So, this month I'm showcasing a graduation party to inspire your celebration!  It's a Hokie Luau that I produced last June in collaboration with my client, who must have been a party planner in another life; she knows how to embrace a theme and really bring it to life in a big way (which is super fun for me!).  The best news, you can do it too.  Her savvy planning secret is revealed below; it's the most suggested tip from party planners and lifestyle experts.

 

As always, thank you for reading my newsletter, sharing comments with me and forwarding it to your friends.  I sincerely appreciate it and look forward to planning your next special event soon! 

 

Ashleigh  

Hokie Luau Graduation Party

 

 Last June, my client and I collaborated to produce a high school graduation party for her son.  From an early age, he knew that he wanted to go to Virginia Tech and worked very hard to receive an acceptance letter.  So when it came time to plan the party, there was no doubt that it would be a Hokie Celebration - a maroon and burnt orange color scheme with a tropical luau vibe.  Why luau?  My client has a tremendous amount of luau decorations ... so why not?!

  

Hokie Luau invitation

This is the invitation that I designed, printed and assembled.  The Hokie Mascot is festive with an orange lei.

 

Hokie Luau Graduation Party decor 2

Just a sample of the luau decorations - coconut people, grass skirts, tiki signs and more.

 

Hokie Luau Graduation Party decor 2

Hokie decorations included items from her son's collection like this huge stuffed mascot and hat, as well as balloons, party ware and even maroon and burnt orange M&Ms.

 

So the secret to my client's decorating success was leveraging what she already owned.

 

 For more inspiring details and photos, including more decorations, food and drinks and the Hokie bird doing the Hokie Pokie, please visit my blog, posh in a pinch.
 

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New! Contributor on DC Ladies
 
I'm a new contributor on The DC Ladies lifestyle web site and my first post, 3 Party Themes for Celebrating Graduation, went live this morning!  You can find my 'inspirational events' posts every other Wednesday.  Next up? {Memorial Day} Ideas for a Memorable Celebration!

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About posh parties, LLC

 

Established by Ashleigh Dorfman, certified special event professional (CSEP), posh parties LLC is a party planning company specializing in themed parties and celebrations for all types of occasions, including corporate. 

 

For more information, please visit poshpartiesllc.com or contact Ashleigh at ashleigh@poshpartiesllc.com or 703.476.6530.

Ashleigh Dorfman, CSEP
special events professional
posh parties, LLC
703.476.6530