Venue: Coppersmith Banner: Rustic Daisy Designs Table Runner: Michael’s Mini Chalkboard Signs: World Market Mason Jar Wrap: Rustic Daisy Designs Food: Coppersmith Dessert: Blackbird Doughnuts
I am so excited to share a peek into MJD’s 30th birthday party with you!
Last weekend I hosted several of our family and friends to celebrate my hubby’s 30th birthday. I love entertaining and getting together with friends is always at the top of MJD’s list- so it’s no surprise that a 30th birthday party for him would be super fun! When I started planning the party, I knew I wanted it to be quintessential MJD. The party would be casual, but fun, with some special twists to make things interesting.
My first order of business was picking a venue. I looked around at a few venues in Boston before settling on the perfect one, Coppersmith. The exposed brick inside, amazing beer list and tons of natural light pouring through the windows made it a winner for me. It’s the perfect place for a guy’s party in Boston. Courtney who is charge of events there was so nice throughout the entire process- I really can’t recommend working with her enough. Besides the awesome vibe of the venue and the beer selection, food was important to me and with her help, we created a snack menu all the party guests were raving about. My personal favorite was the chicken & waffles- adorable pieces of fried chicken on a yummy waffle and drizzled with syrup, all on a skewer to eat hands free.
I didn’t want to go full-on “theme” for the party, but I did want it to seem like the details went together. Because of the exposed brick and rustic industrial tables at Coppersmith, I knew going the rustic burlap route would work. Then all I had to do was add in MJD’s favorite thing, beer (after me of course ;)) and the party vibe was set.
To get the party started, I used a beer-themed invite from Paperless Post (seen above). After a quick Etsy browse, I found the amazing creations of Rustic Daisy Designs including the perfect burlap and beer banner which I knew would be the focal point of the party. From there, I added a few easy touches with a burlap runner and chalkboard signs, thanks to Michael’s and World Market. While it may have been a guy’s guy kind of party, one simple touch of flowers (aren’t hydrangeas the best?) in a mason jar pulled together the whole look!
The most important thing when planning a birthday party is of course the dessert! I wanted something truly different for this and instantly thought of my friends over at Blackbird Doughnuts. Not only are their doughnuts a treat MJD and I love, but it’s so much fun to have something a bit more creative for dessert. Blackbird Doughnut’s mini doughnuts were the literal hit of the party! People could barely wait until MJD blew out his candles to grab them for themselves.
If anyone deserves to have a great birthday party, it’s my hubby! And I am so glad we had a fun time celebrating- not that I had any doubts about that. As with planning for any party, I find that things always go more smoothly when you have help. So wanted to make sure I shared a little thank you to my sister, mom and mother-in-law, who are the best!
Until next time… Cheers and happy party planning!
xoxo, Jenna
Jenna, this looks wonderful! You two look so adorable together. (those donuts are calling my name)
Have you been using a new camera lately? Your pictures look stunning! xo, Rakela
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Thanks Rakela! The doughnuts are too good! These pics and my most recent outfit pics were taken with my camera (same one I’ve used since I started blogging!), but I have been working with local photographer Stephanie Krist on some prior posts- her work is amazing! Thanks for stopping by and sharing some love! Hope you have a great weekend 🙂
Oh how fun!! This looks like such a great birthday celebration 🙂
xx Kathryn
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Thanks Kathryn! The hubby had fun which is what matters! But I loved planning it to 🙂 Happy weekend!
It all came out GREAT!! Love all of the details.
Xoxo,
Angelle
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Thanks Angelle! You are the sweetest!
Jenna — love the venue you chose and all of the little details. It looked like it was so much fun!! I bet he loved every bit of it. Totally inspired to go work on my blog post about the party I threw for my hubby’s 30th birthday last weekend as well <3
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Would love to see it! The poker theme sounds adorable! Our hubbys must have similar birthdays 🙂 Thanks for leaving some love, Gunjan!
looks like a great time, happy birthday to your hubby!
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Thank you, lady- for reading and leaving some love:) I adore your blog!
This is adorable! I may have to share and reapply this in the future 🙂
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Thanks Ashley! It was definitely a fun time- what is better than beer and doughnuts? 😉 Happy Weekend!
What an awesome party! And you look great. I was just at Coppersmith for the first time last night and loved the space.
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Thanks Meghan! It’s such a great spot- hope you had a fun first visit!
This is such a cute birthday idea and all of that food looks SO GOOD!!!
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Thanks Taylor! It was delish 🙂
You two are perfect together! I love the theme of the bday party! My husband turns 30 as well!! Hbd to your hubby! xo
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Thanks Ruthie! Happy Birthday to your hubby!
This looks like so much fun! And you look amazing love. Hugs, Kait
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Thanks Kait!
this looks like such a fun party! I threw RM a surprise 40th last year at The Social Restaurant and it was such a great time. He threw me a half surprise 30th at Carrie Nation last year, too, which was also a great location for a party. I’ve heard great things about that restaurant- will need to check it out! xo
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Love Carrie Nation! So fun 🙂 xoxo!