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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.

When planning an event for a guest you often become personally connected, but there are some guests and events that become very special because they trigger personal memories.

On Sunday, April 12th, we hosted a traditional, Korean 1st Birthday Party for Jason and Kate Yi’s daughter, Chloe. The Korean 1st Birthday is called the Dol Jabi Party and in Korea is celebrated 100 days after your birth because they calculate the nine months of pregnancy into your age. Here in America, however, it is typically celebrated on the one year anniversary of your birth.

Chloe’s party took place on the Dandeana and everything from the pastel, pink balloons shaped like daisies to the tiara accents transformed the space into any little girl’s FantaSea. Chloe looked adorable in her Korean ceremonial garment, the Hanbok. During the party she partook in an important Dol Jabi Tradition where several items are placed in front of the baby and which ever item he/she chooses is supposed to predict the child’s personality and future. Chloe’s items included: a string (long life), a book (intelligence), a pencil (artistic), money (rich), food (never wanting) and a tiara (beautiful and cared for). Chloe picked the pencil, meaning she will be very artistic.

Seeing Chloe at her Dol Jabi, made me recall stories of me at my 1st Birthday. I had the choice of money, food, a book, or a mirror and according to my parents I grabbed for all of them at once. My parents joke and say that it meant I was greedy, but I think it predicted that I would be a great General Manager. At age one I wanted it all for myself and now I still want it all, only now I want it all for you – our guests!

Me at my Dol Jabi