Earlier this month, my client hosted this beautiful party to celebrate her retirement from Herndon HS and gather extended family from across North America.  Below are highlights of the party to inspire your next celebration.

The invitation was emailed via pingg.com.  It read:

Classrooms are now her past

She's retiring to her garden at last!

Join us for a Retirement Party for Fidele.

Guests were invited to enjoy refreshing cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the garden ...

 ... and then had the option of an authentic crab feast in the woods (a cool retreat!) or BBQ dinner buffet inside.

A primary bar was set up inside to accommodate guests who eventually danced the night away after dinner!

  Decorations were simple and tasteful:

Pink and yellow linens

Pink and yellow balloons

Floral arrangements from the garden

Signage inspired by the invitation design