10.21.2011

From Sarasota to Stockholm; Swedish Sendoff Dinner

Last nights Swedish Sendoff for Cami & Christian was complete and utter per.fec.tion!
Hosted by Caleb & Courtney,  {i promise all of my friends don't start with C's ...} who went above and beyond.
I thought I was just coming to a picnic ... but i should have known because with
 our friends, it's never just anything. 
it was sooo dreamy.
we arrived to see candles draped in banyan trees, a chandelier with babies breath hung from a tree branch, swedish flags lined the way to the party ... people stopped and stared.  some even came up to us, b/c they couldn't resist letting us know just how special it all looked.
{i understand these people, i would do the same
Skål!  = Swedish for Cheers

swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, and asparagus!  yummm!
{favorite part of the evening- we each had to write about what we think the person to the left will be doing in one year. . .
some people seemed to write for ages.  ( : ... should make for good reads in one year.
  and then on the other side - all about us today.}

Cami & Christian - we love you!
Wishing you tons of success in Sweden!
xoxoxox 

39 love letters:

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

WOW, looks like a perfect night! the photos are breathtaking :)


Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

Candice said...

Oh wow! That looks just magical! What a fun way to be sent off on a new adventure overseas!

Petchie said...

These pictures are breathtaking! I am in love with the table setting they are so beautiful, what a beautiful sendoff dinner! & I love the idea of writing about what the person next to you will be doing in a year, what a fun way to make a little party interesting!

xoxo
Petchie
http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/

nicole said...

wow, it looks like something out of a magazine!

Amazing.

something-pretty.net said...

I definitely would've been the kind of person to go up and compliment this party...so gorgeous!

tales from kyle said...

wow. i wish i had friends that did stuff like this...are these people party planners or are they just super awesome at entertaining?? either way, im jealous.

ashley nicole catherine said...

so beautiful! sarah, your photos are beautiful!! have you ever thought of getting into event photography?? ps your friend kinda looks like sienna miller (aka she's gorg)

xo

Alex said...

oh.my.gosh. I don't think my friends would even begin to know how to put something like this together. Sooo beautiful!!

Something Old, Something New said...

Lots like such an amazing night - very magical!

Michelle said...

This look absolutely wonderful! You are blessed to have such great friends! Is this at the park by Marina Jacks?? I love that park at sunset!

Sarah said...

Wow what great friends! This is absolutely dreamy. I bet you miss them so much!

- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

Raven said...

ok I LOVE that idea about writing what the person to your left will be doing in a year. Will you all get back together and read them in a year? I can see there be lots of laughs in that one.

Also, AMAZING pictures. The scenery/decorating is just amazing.

Kelley @ Kelley Maria said...

Oh. My. Goodness. The setting is so dreamy, I can't even stand it!!! Those chandeliers, the table setting...wow.

Jenni Austria Germany said...

maybe the C couple can plan my wedding?

Lisa Lisa Lisa said...

BEAUTIFUL! It reminds me of what you would see in magazines or on pinterest!!!! I need some lanterns to put candles in as to not catch the trees on fire :)
What a lovely, lovely occasion!

Ash said...

looks like a lovely party- your group of friends are awesome! and this banyan tree reminds me of the one in Lahaina, Maui.. Have you been?

The Epper's said...

INCREDIBLE..... no other words needed. :)

sarah nicole said...

Whoa! That is seriously gorgeous! What sweet friends you have.

xo,

Sarah

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

what a beautiful night...your friends are lovely!

flat faced cat said...

I agree with everyone else, it was a magical night! Everything was absolutely perfect. You pictures and kind words are so sweet. We have some amazing friends, so blessed :)

Emily Baker said...

LOVE this lighting fixtures and the twinkle lights. Looks like it was a beautiful event!!

chanel said...

What an amazing location and a well thought out evening! Your friends must feel so loved on. What a great group!

Miss Bibliophile said...

How gorgeous. The setting looks like something right out of a movie or magazine spread. I may have to start hanging out with your friends :)

kylee said...

okaaaay prettiest party everrr.

Grace said...

Tablescape shots are gorgeous and the people are too :)
must have been a wonderful event!

Sarah Roads said...

This is STUNNING! Looks like it was a brilliant night. Have a wonderful weekend. Xo

Laura Nelson said...

This night looks magical! :)

Erin said...

What a beautiful evening! I love love love the flower draped chandeliers!

Daina @ New York State of Mind said...

What an amazingly beautiful night! That scene looks a lot like one of my dream wedding scenarios. Beautiful!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Liesl said...

WOW! What a magical dinner with gorgeous pictures and a night of what I am sure is now filled with lovely memories!

Liesl :)

Tamara Nicole said...

Tucker this looks like such a fabulous night!!! :-) Serious amazing decor!

Jamie said...

This is amazing!

Nikskie said...

that's so beautiful...
i love the chandelliers hanging on the tree

Emily said...

what a glorious evening!! that fourth picture of the table setting is absolutely breathtaking!! you and your besties are so chic and fab. xoxo

Shannon :: The Scribble Pad said...

spectacular is certainly the word for this affair! so. much. fun. best wishes to your friends.

Corey @ Learning Patience said...

Beautiful and Amazing! Looks like a magical evening!
xoxo from Trinidad

Tala said...

beautiful ! and swedes are hot. damn. :)

Mrs. T said...

Such beautiful photos!

Katie.Daily said...

wow how incredible! I just love your pictures every time!
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Katie