Celebration Fest!

We danced, we ate, we laughed, grew our businesses, and connected with so many incredible people!

On Sunday, July 17th, 2022, we re-launched our website with Celebration Fest  — an experiential event held to commemorate its network of vendors, most of whom are minority women.

Eight Spectacular Celebrations!

Guests enjoyed IKEA-like displays highlighting milestones such as a wedding, baby shower, 40th birthday party, and quinceanera as well as fun gatherings like “Sip & Paint” and a pool party.

Festively helps moms and everyday people who want to host a fabulous party but don’t know where to start. We make it seamless for party hosts to book all the makings of a stellar celebration by presenting a curated portfolio of vendors within the SoCal region. 

While all presentations were well put together, the Enchanto-themed birthday party received the most votes from the crowd, making it possible for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to receive a $1,000 donation from Festively. Check out all the scenes!

Summer Party!

School’s out, sun’s out! Summer parties are often the most anticipated events of the year—get ideas to make yours extra fun with delicious drinks, fun gifts, and special decorating touches your friends and family will love.

• The balloon marquee makes a fabulous entrance into your big celebration
• Everyone was raving about the candles and tumblers
• That champagne wall was the perfect place to welcome guests, grab a drink and snap a photo
• The drinks were following at the Awas Y Mas bar. So many drinks to choose from… Our favorite was the “el fresco”…cucumber lime juice with a shot of malibu rum

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Always Particular @alwaysparticular

Awas Y Mas @A_was_ymas

Light of Life Candle LLC @light_of_life_candle_llc

SYS Balloons @sysballoondesigns

t3mlcreations @t3mlcreations

The “Summer Party” team chose to support No Kid Hungry – Ending childhood hunger.

Boho Bridal Shower

Good vibes only! With earthy colors and whimsical patterns, a boho bridal shower is for the artistic and chill bride. Find out how to deck it out with rentals, charcuterie, and florals!

• The flower cart was over the top, overflowing with fresh flowers and giftable flower crowns
• The teepee setup was gorgeous with lovely pillows, accents, and the balloons added an extra indulgence to the setup
• The charcuterie board was beautiful, and the mini charcuterie cups make for the perfect afternoon with your girls

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Crafty Boss Lady @craftybosslady_

Pretty lil things @prettylilthingslb

SYS Balloons @sysballoondesigns

Twinergy @twinergypartydesign

The “Bridal shower” team has chose to support the 1736 Family Crisis Center – supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Rustic Garden Wedding

You’re getting married, congratulations! We’d love to show you the beauty of a Garden wedding! Find stunning ideas for your reception decor. Immerse yourself in a wedding scene with exquisite food, delicious drinks, and unique touches.

• With the wood trellis draped with flowers above the farm table, this scene had all the vibes of an intimate garden wedding 
• The place cards, menu cards, seating chart, and custom bridal bouquet paintings complimented the scene
• The signature cocktails at the bar were such a huge hit! The details were phenomenal and the passion fruit margarita was one of our favorites. 
• The cake and pastries were stunning and absolutely delicious 
• The plated menu was gorgeous and included a trio of options from filet mignon, to salmon to chicken 

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Artistry by Adonna @artistrybyadonna

Chivitas party rentals & catering @Chivitaspartyrentals _catering

Delight Pastry @Delightpastryca

Lovely Steph Creations @lovely.Steph.creations

Martha’s Creative Corner @marthascreativecorner

O-Mara @O_mara.co

Rustic Yard Rentals @rusticyardevents

Sip & Savor Bartending @sipandsavorbartending 

Yours Truly Design @yourstrulydesign_

Shinoda Design Center @shinodadesigncenter

The “Wedding” team chose to support the Farmlink Project – Connecting unsold food from farms with food banks and communities in need.

We can Bearly Wait! Baby Shower

We can bearly wait to meet you! Celebrate a chic mom-to-be with a beautiful baby shower! Host an unforgettable baby shower with gorgeous decor, playful details, and delectable treats.

• Talk about chic! This fuzzy room felt elaborate and indulgent
• The cake was so gorgeous with dainty touches and pretty details 
• The custom cookies were perfections 
• The maternity photos were a perfect touch on the intricate champagne wall

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Always Particular @alwaysparticular

Cookie Crafters 2007 @cookiecrafters2007

Creating with Three @creatingwiththreeevents

Emulsion Bake Shop @EmulsionBakeShop

Lounge Party Rentals @loungepartyrentals

The “Baby Shower” team chose to support Children’s Hospital LA

Swanky Paint & Sip Party

Are you ready for a girls night? Whether you’re planning a birthday party at home or a weekend Air BnB getaway, creating a Paint n Sip party is a fun way to enjoy yummy cocktails and munchies, while having fun with your crew.

• The cute paint setup made it look easy and fun to host a paint and sip night with friends.
• The complimentary plants and greenery gave us total Palm Springs vibes
• The two-tiered cake made us want to find any excuse to celebrate, and the gold accents and decor gave it a pop of class 
• The wine tasting by Braymar wines was a fabulous ‘sip’ to this paint and sip night experience

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Braymar Wines @braymarwines

Paint Me A Party @paintmeaparty.fun

Puffect Bakery @puffectbakerycafe

The Crafty Stem @the_crafty_stem_

The “Paint & Sip Party” team chose to support Elizabeth House – Shelter & services for pregnant women & their children experiencing homelessness.

Forty & Fine! Birthday Party

Do you have a big birthday coming up? Milestone birthdays are an extra special occasion. You’ll want to celebrate to the nines with beautiful treats, decor, and entertainment!

• The photobooth was so much fun! We loved seeing old and new friends taking photos together, especially all the vendors 
• The DJ had everyone vibing – carolyn volunteer got us all dancing
• The treats were so gorgeous with surprise chocolate chip cookie samples – the big ones!
• Th wine tasting fabulous and a big hit at the party

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Ooh La La photobooth @oohlala_photostudio

Rustic Yard Rentals @rusticyardevents

The little Crafting Company @thelittlecraftingcompany

Tiffany’s Catering @tiffanys_bakery

DJ On the Clock @djontheclock

The “40th birthday party” team has chose to support the Calvin Preston Foundation – Helping families with children battling cancer.

Encanto Birthday Party

Welcome to the family Madrigal! Bring the magic of Encanto home for your little one’s next birthday party with colorful decor, playful props and adorable treats!

• This kid’s party pulled out all the stops!
• The Maribel and Isabel props were so detailed and made the space come to life 
• The kid’s table had an abundance of custom party decor from a mini centerpiece to plates to custom chip covers and more. Even the chairs were styled to match the theme
•  The treats and treats were beautifully created with special nods to the movie from the casa Madrigal to the flowers 
• The colorful balloons tied everything together to create a burst of fun and fantasy

Vendors Featured in this scene:

Banquetes Economicos @banquetes_economicos_inc_

CW Prop Rentals @cw_proprentals

Designz & Dekor by LaLa @DesignzdekorbyLaLa

Enchanting crafts by Ana @enchantingcraftsbyana1

Jasmin’s Creations @jasmins.creations_

Kiki’s Treats @kikistreats

Shinoda Design Center @shinodadesigncenter

The “Encanto party” team has chose to support St Jude’s Children’s research hospital.

This scene was chosen as the show favorite by guests!

St Jude’s won a $1000 donation from Festively

Quinceanera

A quinceañera is an important milestone in a young girl’s life. One of the most exciting parts of planning a quinceañera party is selecting a theme! Get ideas to help you plan your special quince.

• This beautiful scene took our breath away
• The stunning quinceanera looked gorgeous in her sage green gown sitting on the perfect throne chair to match the occasion
• The balloons and decor matched the dress perfectly and gold accents gave it an elegant touch.
• The cake was a stunner! This lifelike doll cake was hand-made to look just like the quinceanera, down to her beauty mark!
• The treats were so pretty and dainty and were a crowd favorite
• The marquee letters made it look like it’s party time!

Vendors Featured in this scene:

My Sweet Day Bridal

So Cal Craft Parties @socalcraftparties

Sweet Zomy @sweetzomy

Sweets by Sofia @sweetsby_sofia

Lounge Party Rentals @loungepartyrentals

The “Quinceanera” team chose to support Worthy of Love LA – Helping children experiencing homelessness.

Speakeasy

• One bonus room that folks discovered was our speakeasy in partnership with Uncle Nearest premium whiskey
• The vintage decor made us step back in time
• There was a nod to the history of this brand with classic photos of Uncle Nearest, who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey

Thank you to Uncle Nearest for sponsoring our event!

The Team

An event like this can’t happen without a fabulous team! These talented women are bringing the vision to life. Huge thank you for all of your hard work!

Lead project manager and event planning by In the Clouds Events @inthecloudsevents

Co-event planning By Charms @bycharms21

Denise Hernandez photography @denisehernandezphotography

Liz Lagman Photography @lizlagmanphoto

Social Media by Janspring Designs @janspringdesign

Day of styling by Kiss and Say I Do Events @kissandsayIdo

Signage and graphics by LA Design Boutique @ladesignboutique

Volunteer coordination by Sleepie Teepee @sleepieteepee

Venue sponsorship by the Clara @theclaralosangeles

Videography by @ksquared_productions

Public relations by @FTAGallary

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing whiskey brand in U.S. history. The brand, honoring the first known African American master distiller, launched in 2017 with Uncle Nearest 1856.

Lounge Party Rentals specializes in making your event GLOW!

LPR offers sophisticated lounge & event furniture at affordable pricing with great customer service.

LPR values all clients and delivers on schedule, within budget, and can help make any event spectacular and unforgettable.

Braymar wines is a compilation of California’s Napa appellation and some of the best award-winning varietals in the Northern California wine country. The Braymar Wines team has years of experience in winemaking and sustainable blends.The Shinoda family has been serving the floral industry for over 100 years and across 5 generations of family members. The design center carries a wide variety of florals, home decor, event decorations and holiday items.

Rustic Yard Events provides custom handmade, farm-house-style, tables, chairs, benches, arches, lighting, and decor for your special events. Rustic proudly serves Southern California. Rustic is dedicated to providing top-notch service, unique rental items, and quality products.