Let’s raise a glass and toast to 60 years. Last month, we planned a surprise 60th birthday party for our Auntie. We celebrated 60 with a glamorous red, white and black themed party. We are excited to share the details with you.
We selected a chic red, white and black color palette. A theme transforms a regular party into a spectacular evening that guest will remember for years. A theme also streamlines the party planning process and helps to create cohesive food, beverages and decorations. Usually we ask guests to dress according the theme’s colors. Since this was a surprise party, we skipped a dress code.
We placed floral arrangements on the coffee tables. We added red votive candles for some additional pops of red. We also pre-poured glasses of wine and champagne on a Beatriz Ball tray, so that guests could grab a welcome drink as they walked in.
We used jumbo red balloons in 60 as moveable photobooth props. These balloons can be helium or air-filled. Remember to get balloon weights if you use helium.
We created a stylish bar using a silver sequin tablecloth, Beatriz Ball ice bucket and additional floral arrangements.
Our Aunt was surprised when she walked in. Our Uncle did a great job keeping the party under wraps.
We loved the food from our Father’s Bollywood Disco party. We used the same caterer for this party. Ravi Nimma of Bhog created a delicious Bollywood feast that was diverse and abundant in flavor.
The appetizer spread was almost too beautiful to eat.
After cocktail hour, we snapped some family shots.
The entrees were set up in chaffing dishes.
We ordered a Mother Mousse cake for dessert. We also served an assortment of Indian sweets.
The Indian Aunties loved our balloon props and we taught everyone how to film Boomerangs with them.
Happy birthday Sujutha Auntie! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Thanks to all of our family and guests for joining us. 
You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred – Woody Allen
Happy 60th birthday!!! You look fantastic and the cake is out of this world.
wooo hoo, that’s an Indian couple. I am from India, so I can relate to the dress and the menu. I loved the arrangements. Amazing display of the flowers, the cake is nice and the glasses arranged beautifully.
Happiest Birthday. you have a beautiful family, amd I love the dresses. 🙂
Happy birthday! I would never give you 60. Forty at best, if not less!
Your dresses are all nice..! You all look gorgeous, such a beautiful family, happy birthday..!
Happy birthday..! The cake is so great..!I love it..! I bet it was a fabulous party..!
You all had such fun. And your Auntie doesn’t look 60 at all!
Happy Birthday to your Auntie, She really looks fabulous at her age, Bet everyone really enjoyed the party.
Awesome party and very well arranged. Your blog is a great source to get all the party ideas.
WOW! Your Auntie looks amazing! That was so nice of all of you to throw her a surprise party. Everything looks beautiful!
Wow, such a beautiful and elegant party. Your Aunt look so amazing with her outfit and her beautiful smile really show how happy she was for that birthday surprised party. Happy 60th Bornday to her!
What a beautiful celebration! Cheers to 60 years indeed!
you guys really know how to party! What a great celebration!I just love the styling of this event and all of the guests look like they had a great time!