I threw two parties last summer, both on a budget. Our wedding party in the park, and a friend's baby shower. The wedding was over 150 people, and I managed to do it for $1000. The baby shower was 60 people, for $500. Dick's Restaurant Supply in Seattle sells chaffing dishes for $50. Granted, not as nice as yours :), but great for someone on a budget. They also sold disposable chaffing dishes for about $10. I also got disposable beverage containers for lemon drops and margaritas (great minds think alike), but I snagged them from a restaurant in my neighborhood that does catering. You're right that it makes a world of difference if you want to enjoy your own party. The baby shower was a taco bar, and I couldn't agree more, next time I would stick to one meat. I did chicken, pulled pork, and a squash/pepper filling. Most of the veggie filling got tossed (I overestimated the needs of vegetarians), and the parents to be had bags of chicken in their freezer for 6 months. It's interesting how much I learn every time I take on a task like that. One of these days I'm hoping to make it look as smooth as you do. -Kelly Kate
Mark Wissing Kelly Kate, you are a rockstar! That is amazing throwing a wedding for under $1000! Great to know about the chaffing dishes. I figured I have three kids graduation parties, plus parties every summer..... usually a minimum of 4 .... so it ends up being cheaper to buy some vs. the disposable ones. Great minds do think alike! Margaritas and lemon drops! I wish I had your restaurant connections. It’s awesome you are able to borrow things for parties, makes it nice and less expensive for sure. When you have the right gear it really does make it so you can actually enjoy the party too.:) I would love to see some of your party setup pictures! It’s always fun to see how others arrange all of the food and such. Thanks for all of the fabulous tips!
Thanks so much, my daughter graduates virtually on May 20 from high school, due to corona. I never thought about the inflatable ice holders. Such a nice idea.
Tell her congratulations!🎉 Those inflatables are a life saver! I’m so glad you got some ideas to make her party special! She definitely deserves to be celebrated! Please let me know how your party turns out!💛
hey, thank you so much two days ago was my moving up ceremony and I became a senior of high school. I tried to look up senior of high school party ideas. But I could not find one so I guess I’m gonna do the same idea as you.
This is a great video! So many are trying to figure out how to celebrate their graduates during this difficult time. The party looked great, you definitely have a gift! Also- that view😍 what a beautiful place to live!! It’s so great you thought of everyone’s diet needs and provided options. That’s so nice of you!
BB McHugh awwwww...... thank you so much! I love entertaining for sure! I feel so bad for all of the seniors this year, hopefully they will at least be able to have a party to celebrate! I try my best to have dietary choices for everyone.🤗. Thank you for your support.💛
Congratulations!!!🎉. I hope you will be able to have an AMAZING party to celebrate, because you so deserve it! I’m so glad you liked my ideas!🥰. I love entertaining. If you liked any decorations I found the 2020 graduate stuff on Amazon and linked them in the description of this video. Please let me know how your party goes! I use to be a high school teacher and my heart just aches for you guys this year.
What a great party!! I am really struggling with Covid I will have to modify the menu and really every aspect of the party. It really is making me sad but I don’t want my daughter to miss out on anything else.
Leita Larson I feel so bad for your daughter. The 2020 grads are missing out on so much this year and they deserve to be celebrated for sure! What are you thinking for the party and menu? I hope you can give her amazing party even if it looks a little different this year. Tell her congrats!!🎉 💛
I didn’t preheat them before I put them in the chaffing dish. If I remember correctly they were all perfect during the majority of the party, but at the very end of the night I think some of them that were leftover were stuck together. I hope this helps.:)
The song was party all night long. I forgot who the artist was because I paid for a music service with songs I could use. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Thank you so much !! This help me a lot!!❤🎉
Yaaayyyy! I’m so glad it helped!❤️
You did a great job!! It really inspiring❤🎉
I threw two parties last summer, both on a budget. Our wedding party in the park, and a friend's baby shower. The wedding was over 150 people, and I managed to do it for $1000. The baby shower was 60 people, for $500. Dick's Restaurant Supply in Seattle sells chaffing dishes for $50. Granted, not as nice as yours :), but great for someone on a budget. They also sold disposable chaffing dishes for about $10. I also got disposable beverage containers for lemon drops and margaritas (great minds think alike), but I snagged them from a restaurant in my neighborhood that does catering. You're right that it makes a world of difference if you want to enjoy your own party. The baby shower was a taco bar, and I couldn't agree more, next time I would stick to one meat. I did chicken, pulled pork, and a squash/pepper filling. Most of the veggie filling got tossed (I overestimated the needs of vegetarians), and the parents to be had bags of chicken in their freezer for 6 months. It's interesting how much I learn every time I take on a task like that. One of these days I'm hoping to make it look as smooth as you do. -Kelly Kate
Mark Wissing Kelly Kate, you are a rockstar! That is amazing throwing a wedding for under $1000! Great to know about the chaffing dishes. I figured I have three kids graduation parties, plus parties every summer..... usually a minimum of 4 .... so it ends up being cheaper to buy some vs. the disposable ones. Great minds do think alike! Margaritas and lemon drops! I wish I had your restaurant connections. It’s awesome you are able to borrow things for parties, makes it nice and less expensive for sure. When you have the right gear it really does make it so you can actually enjoy the party too.:) I would love to see some of your party setup pictures! It’s always fun to see how others arrange all of the food and such. Thanks for all of the fabulous tips!
Thank you for these great ideas! I will use some of them!
love your ideas... thank you so much . My daughter graduates this May 2022
Thanks a lot!!❤
Thanks so much, my daughter graduates virtually on May 20 from high school, due to corona. I never thought about the inflatable ice holders. Such a nice idea.
Tell her congratulations!🎉 Those inflatables are a life saver! I’m so glad you got some ideas to make her party special! She definitely deserves to be celebrated! Please let me know how your party turns out!💛
hey, thank you so much two days ago was my moving up ceremony and I became a senior of high school. I tried to look up senior of high school party ideas. But I could not find one so I guess I’m gonna do the same idea as you.
This is a great video! So many are trying to figure out how to celebrate their graduates during this difficult time. The party looked great, you definitely have a gift! Also- that view😍 what a beautiful place to live!! It’s so great you thought of everyone’s diet needs and provided options. That’s so nice of you!
BB McHugh awwwww...... thank you so much! I love entertaining for sure! I feel so bad for all of the seniors this year, hopefully they will at least be able to have a party to celebrate! I try my best to have dietary choices for everyone.🤗. Thank you for your support.💛
KrazyMomLife You’re welcome! ❤️🥰
Great ideas that I am planning to use in my upcoming graduation Dinner in October 2022 from this video, thanks for sharing. 🤗.
Thank you for posting this video! You calmed some of the crazy! 😜
Yaaaa! I’m glad it calmed the crazy!
Such great ideas! You're the hostess with the mostest!
Nancy Hawkins thank you so much! I love parties!💛
I love this video . I am actually graduating in June . And love these ideas . Thank you so much
Congratulations!!!🎉. I hope you will be able to have an AMAZING party to celebrate, because you so deserve it! I’m so glad you liked my ideas!🥰. I love entertaining. If you liked any decorations I found the 2020 graduate stuff on Amazon and linked them in the description of this video. Please let me know how your party goes! I use to be a high school teacher and my heart just aches for you guys this year.
What a great party!! I am really struggling with Covid I will have to modify the menu and really every aspect of the party. It really is making me sad but I don’t want my daughter to miss out on anything else.
Leita Larson I feel so bad for your daughter. The 2020 grads are missing out on so much this year and they deserve to be celebrated for sure! What are you thinking for the party and menu? I hope you can give her amazing party even if it looks a little different this year. Tell her congrats!!🎉 💛
Yay first view. love the vids
Emma Rae welcome! Thank you so much! I really needed to hear this today..... I really appreciate it!💛
How do the tortillas do heating them that way? Do the get soggy or stick together? Did you preheat them any before? Thank you so much!
I didn’t preheat them before I put them in the chaffing dish. If I remember correctly they were all perfect during the majority of the party, but at the very end of the night I think some of them that were leftover were stuck together. I hope this helps.:)
How did you batch cook your rice? Rice steamer? Stove top?
I used my rice cooker.
Great video! What song is that on the slideshow?
The song was party all night long. I forgot who the artist was because I paid for a music service with songs I could use. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Where did you get the clear glass vases for the flowers?
I got them at the dollar tree.
The flank steak, did you use a slow cooker or how did you cook it?
We grilled all of the meat and then cut it up.
Hello! BIG QUESTION: How did you keep flies away?
I had most of the food inside and we didn’t have a lot of flies.
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