This year, they absolutely went all out. It started with the "Roaring 20's Speakeasy" theme that included a request to show up in costume (requested, not mandatory); it included a full casino, with several professionally dealt blackjack tables, roulette, and craps. Music was provided by a six-piece swing band.
All of that really was exceptionally cool and contributed mightily to a wonderful night, but they did a few things that did not cost a great deal, things which any of us could do, that added just the right touch.
Here are a few:
- a menu of mixed drinks that fit the occasion -- Hurricanes, The Bees Knees, The White Lady, and others
- plastic cigars and imitation cigarette holders that were just kind of cute and fun
- they provided all guests with a password that had to be given to the doorman to get into the party (straight out of "The Untouchables)
- the food -- jambalaya, crab cakes and boiled shrimp -- fit the theme and could fit most party budgets
The key -- whether talking about the expensive or inexpensive aspects of the party -- was that the party planners took the time to think about details that could be fun and memorable.
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