The Birthday Girl And Her Spa Buddies
With anniversaries and birthdays taking up most weekends, August was a busy party month. One particular birthday party celebrated a milestone birthday.
The party was in honor of my friend Laura, who was turning forty. For me, this celebration was the best birthday party I had ever attended.
Along with Laura's husband, my friend Jessie and my sister planned and hosted this surprise 40th birthday party. Although it was Laura's special day, it turned out to be a special day for all of us.
40th Birthday: Limo Ride and Spa Day
The party theme was simple: relaxation at a local spa. Since the spa is a thirty minute drive from the birthday girl's home, everyone gathered at Laura's house first. To make the 30 minute trek part of the party experience, Laura's husband rented stretch limo to take us to the spa.
Celebrating and Relaxing at the Spa
Jessie's Spa Spread
When we arrived at the spa, we were taken to a private sitting room. The room was serene and relaxing. Although the spa had refreshments for us (coffee and cucumber water, Jessie brought some delicious food, as well as champagne and orange juice to make mimosas.
Our delectable spa party food consisted of sausage pinwheels(these tasted just like biscuits and gravy), mini muffins (chocolate chip and banana nut) and fruit salad.
Between spa treatments, we enjoyed the food, drinks and good old fashion girl talk. It was a wonderful relaxing time. We all agreed that we needed to do this for all of our future birthdays.
Partying Into The Night
The spa wasn't the end of Laura 40th birthday celebration. Later in the evening, we gathered together with our husbands at my sister's home for a birthday dinner prepared by my brother-in-law.
We started with appetizers: prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe, a lovely assortment of cheeses, and a fine wine. Then we enjoyed meal consisting of a delicious grilled beef tenderloin, garlic mash potatoes and a caprese salad.
Of course, every birthday deserves a cake. This birthday celebration included a mocha chocolate cheesecake. While everyone enjoyed the cake, Laura was showered with gifts. What more could a girl ask for on her 40th birthday?
As you can see from the pictures Laura had a great fortieth birthday party. So the next time you are planning a special birthday party think: Spa, Limo, Caterer and Fun.
Tip: Not everyone has a personal chef like my brother-in-law. Hire a caterer to make the dinner and appetizers. Many caterers will do pick-up catering for small groups. This is a cost-effective way to have a great catered meal.
Amazing party you enjoyed. Hope you will also schedule on your beloved's birthday.