a little mad men themed birthday party

Wednesday, March 13

 this past weekend was my birthday, and I felt absolutely covered in love. my family drove down from northern california to be with me, and I was serenaded with breakfast in bed by pretty off-key rendition of happy birthday {it's tradition!}. we went to the farmers market and ate fish tacos, and the sun was shining, which I considered my birthday present from God:) 

later that night, we glammed up for our mad-men inspired birthday party! My dear from Chels and I are birthday twins, so we went retro this year and took everyone back to 1960's. To say I love dress up themed parties is a bit of an understatement. 
I ADORE them! 

we found plastic martini glasses so we could feel like the real deal, and chels found candy cigarettes online to pass out as party favors. the best part was EVERYONE got really into it, and the costumes were amazing!

I made a little game where I printed out about 15 famous people from 1960 and made everyone guess who was who. We also played a very heated game of battle of the sexes (which we considered fitting since gender roles in 1960 were a bit stereotypical, haha!) 

I love it when everyone I love comes together for a good time. And the best part was, I got to wear my grandma's vintage green suit from the 1960's. I was legit people! haha

thanks for all your sweet birthday wishes...made my day!!! love you guys! 
love Katie 

and as a disclaimer, the lighting was a bit, umm...yellow. Let's just pretend that's what photos in 1960 looked like, mmmkay? 


praise Jesus for friends and family who make us feel so special:) 

28 comments :

  1. This looks like so much fun!! :) Great idea for a theme!! :) Rebecca

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  2. Katie! Could you be any more gorgeous?!?! I don't think so. :) What a joy-filled night that must have been...glad you were covered in love and friendship!

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  3. What a wonderful party! It looks like you all had an amazing time! It's such a blessing to be surrounded by wonderful friends who will make your birthday extra special! :-)

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  4. Happy Birthday dear girl =) I hope this next year is filled with much love and countless blessings and graces!!

    And what a fantastic way to celebrate...You all look so very dashing!! =)

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  5. Oh my goodness this is the cutest idea EVER. I am so jealous! Happy Birthday girl!!! What a perfect day. :)

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  6. SO FUN. sad i missed it! people's outfits were so spot on!

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  7. Great party idea! One of my friends work in an office that was designed with a Mad Men theme. It's an ad firm, and yes, they are allowed to drink while they work! I`m so jealous of him!

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    Jess

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  8. omg omg omg! COULD YOU BE ANYMORE ADORABLE?!?! I think NOT! What a fabulous idea for a party! Love it!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  9. I love dress up parties too - looks like you had a lot of fun. Happy Birthday :) xx

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  10. You look so freaking adorable!! Love this theme—it's so fun! Hope you had a blessed birthday! xo

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  11. what a great idea! everyone looks fantastic!

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  12. This is such an awesome idea! Love your cute blog! Newest follower!
    xoxo

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  13. awwwwwwwwwwww I LOVE IT! What a great birthday celebration! Happy birthday (again) lovey!

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  14. What a cool idea! And you were a beautiful birthday girl in the 1960's glam =D

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  15. this is SUCH a great idea! you are so cute :) and i love that green suit. happy belated birthday!

    grace & love,
    kristyn

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  16. I love themed parties too! And the 60s are one of my favorite decades for fashion! That looks so fun and it's awesome that all of your guests participated!

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  17. wow I love this!
    Looks like it was a good time, and happy happy birthday to you!
    these pictures are fun, by the way!
    have a great day beautiful girl!

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  18. I love this party! My friend had a Man-Men themed graduation party and shamefully, our friends did not dress up as nicely as your friends did! Everyone looks great - love the pic of all the dapper men in ties on the couch!

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  19. what a great idea!!! love this!!

    and happy birthday :)

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  20. Yay! this is so great! your outfit rocks. i need to see mad men :)

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  21. so stinkin' cute!! i love this. you look beautiful in green my dear :)

    happiest of birthdays!!

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  22. loving your dress! happy belated birthday too, girl. :)

    xo
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  23. Cute party idea! Love the candy cigarettes!!

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  24. What a fun party!!! Looks like you guys had a blast :)

    xoxo Jamie

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  25. That looks like so much fun! Love the costumes!! Happy Belated Birthday!

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  26. Although I shut this show off after I saw one episode (not even the whole way through) I think this looks like it was a fun party and it looked lovely.
    I hope you had a grand birthday!!!
    +Victoria+

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  27. Interesting and useful party theme, It is really very impressive to know about theme parties. I will definitely think about Mad Men theme party on my husband's birthday party, hope my husband will like it!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  28. looks like such a fun party.. oh those candy cigarettes.. such a blast from the past

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