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St. Patrick’s day is upon us and this holiday always makes me reflect on some of the great elements that some of our Irish guests have incorporated into their events.

Being in Los Angeles, our guests come from different cultural backgrounds and we are fortunate to learn about a variety of traditions throughout the planning process. People love to personalize their parties with family recipes, décor, and music that celebrates their unique culture. Over the years, we have had the pleasure to try great food and enjoy great new music, but I always get excited when I find out a guest is Irish and wants to have an Irish band, or bagpipes, at their party. In fact, it makes me want to do a little jig!

Irish music is so rich, lively and easy to sing along and march to. Daniel and I both have fond memories of Irish music at FantaSea. The Fenians are an Irish band out of Southern California whose music is traditionally Irish, but also incorporates elements of rock, folk, bluegrass and jazz. A couple of years ago, they played a wedding reception in the Yacht Club and brought the house down with incredible energy. I, of course, bought the CD and can often be found dancing around the house singing “Drunken Sailor.” Doesn’t every mom?

I also remember a great party we put on with a six-piece bagpipe band. Daniel led them onto the yacht while they were playing marching music. To this day, he still says he would have marched with them anywhere and I believe him!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all from the FantaSea family and I leave you with an Irish toast:

There are good ships
And there are wood ships,
The ships that sail the sea.
But the best ships, are friendships,
And may they always be.