All Posts From May 2009

Last month we had Jasmine (Jazzy’s) birthday aboard the RegentSea and it was one of the sweetest sweet 16’s that we have ever seen! With everything that Jasmine had going on, it would have been impossible to not have a happening party – 110 of her closest friends and family, a fun theme, candy station, music and an over-the-top surprise!

We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and her favorite jeans are a close second, so when we found out that Jazzy’s theme was “Jeans N’ Bling” we knew that she was on to something. Jazzy’s mom, Jannie McKinney, handmade all the linens for the cocktail tables with denim material and stick on diamonds. The RegentSea always shines, but on this particular night she sparkled, as she was literally dripping in diamonds.

Pink and black made the perfect complimentary colors to the demin and were used throughout the party; arches of pink and black balloons, pink diamond centerpieces, pink confections and pink flowers. (Tip: If you’re thinking about having your own “Jeans N’ Bling”, or “Diamonds and Denim”, affair we suggest you pick up some edible diamonds from Beryl’s Cake Decorating and Pastry Supplies.)

Nobody could resist the cupcakes, cake, jellybeans and other pink sweets at the candy station. It looked great, tasted better and kept the partygoers dancing for hours!

There was tons of great music at this party, but nothing could beat the surprise performance of New Boyz who serenaded Jazzy with ‘Happy Birthday’ and performed their hit song ‘You’re a Jerk’ to a crowd of very happy teenagers.

We didn’t think Jazzy’s “Jeans N’ Bling” party on a beautiful yacht could get any better until she got her big gift – a shiny, brand new, white Lexus. From the friends and family, to the New Boyz performance, to the new car, we have a feeling that this was a birthday that Jazzy will cherish forever.

Chef Edward was this week’s guest on The Recipe Box radio show.  He discusses the challenges of cooking for multiple yacht events, great family recipes and his love of cooking.

Last week the lovely, Francisca celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with us aboard the RegentSea. The beautiful event was thrown by Francisca’s Aunt Ceclia and Uncle Don.  I worked with Francisca and Cecilia planning the event and I was on board for the special occasion.  They spared no expense.  Francisca’s best friend had a Bat Mitzvah a few months ago and she dressed her event in all Pink, so Francisca decided to compliment that party by doing her party all in shades of Blue.

We rented custom linens in an ice blue crushed organza overlay with white chair covers and an ice blue chair sash; placing a fresh, single white rose in the back of each chair.  The ceiling was draped with sheer white and blue fabric and the chandelier was decorated with white lilies and painted blue roses.  They used Mr. Bill for the décor and he went all out, spray painting all the flowers blue and even dying the water in the vases blue to match.  I arranged thru another vendor to have a stage brought in for Francisca’s dance floor and to had her name carved out of foam board; it was 8’ long and 3’ high sprinkled with glitter fading from light to dark.

All the young guests were transported on busses to the affair.  The adults had a formal seated meal of filet mignon, and the teens were treated to chicken fingers and pasta (a huge hit!)  Francisca had a chocolate fountain and a great DJ that really kept the party going. It was a fun event for all the guests and one I’m sure Francisca will never forget.