In July, I was lucky enough to plan a unique event for a really great couple; John and Jan B. John’s lovely wife, Jan, had recently graduated with her Masters in Poetry and he wanted her to celebrate her accomplishment with all of their family and friends…but perhaps more importantly, he wanted her to relax and actually enjoy herself!
I met with John and we got the ball rolling right away. Fun details included: a catered dinner by Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Tres Leches Cupcakes from a local Chicago friend – Amy of Doozy’s Desserts (Poetry Cupcakes – see below!), a Giant Magnetic Poetry board and a poetry reading at dusk (courtesy of Jan’s impressive list of literary friends and colleagues, as well as her wonderful family).
John and Jan have stated again and again that the party was a success and I hope to help them with their next big event soon. They truly are one of the most wonderful families I have ever met. Please peruse the gallery and feel free to send me an email if you’d like help creating anything similar for your event.
-
- Cupcake inserts included lines from Jan’s Thesis, hand-picked by her husband.
-
- Jan’s Favorite Poetry Collections served as centerpieces for each table (and, of course, reading material).
-
- John and Jan’s Family and Poetry Reading
-
- Giant Magnetic Poetry Fun
Related articles
- Poetry Monday: The season changes, we bow our heads (visibleandreal.wordpress.com)
- Thank You, Thank You (newyorker.com)
- Poetry Readings at the Library (library.sbcc.edu)
- A Plethora of Poets (anakalianwhims.wordpress.com)
- Broadsides: Home: Zazzle.com Store (onewaytowonder.wordpress.com)
- Cafe Poetry goes live! (guerrillapoem.wordpress.com)
- Jmw Tanglewood / Backstory (lightship-traffic.org)
- 4 November 2012: international poetry event (gratitudeeveryday.wordpress.com)
- Patrick Friesen: a poetry reading and Q&A (queensevents.ca)
- What is Poetry? (taimur.org)
I’ll never forget my Poetry Party — the most fun for the least work of any party I’ve ever had! The magnetic poetry board that Patty made for the party now hangs in my office to inspire me, and all the little cute touches and great ideas that Patty provided made it a really memorable day for all my guests. I’m lucky that Erika took such great pictures… I was having so much fun, I forgot! By the way, Patty… I know a certain very deserving husband who is celebrating a milestone birthday next year… expect a call from me for our next big shindig!
You continue to amaze me with your creativity and thoughtfulness. If I lived closer, you would handle all of my parties and events!
Aunt Susie
Oh, this is a fantastic idea! Such a lovely way to celebrate!
(And thank you for the pingback!)