retirement party ~ kaiser permanente

i was asked to do a lovely retirement party at kaiser permanente and it was a great opportunity to collaborate with new friends from

fleuretica

. kendra and euri have such great ideas and i was excited to work with them. they also suggested a great

caterer

who worked with our budget and provided an impressive spread for all 100 attendees.

the welcome table:

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guests entered the courtyard and wrote their well-wishes for kathy.

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beverages included citrus water, iced tea and pink lemonade by 

huntington catering company

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antipasti buffet:

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stuffed mushrooms:

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crab cakes:

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tuna tartare atop crispy jasmine rice cakes:

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seared beef tenderloin canape with arugula & horseradish cream topped with crispy shallots:

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environmentally friendly flat and dishware made of bamboo:

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parisian cake by 

portos

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florals by fleuretica:

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love the terrariums!

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congratulations to kathy, on one of life's milestone achievements!

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event planning and photos:  

dorothy rose events

catering:  

huntington catering company

cake:  

portos bakery

florals:  

fleuretica

rentals:  

dolphin party rentals