A WILD Second Birthday Party

Lions, turtles & parrots, O MY!  Lily loves the Zoo.. so the zoo is what she got, in her very own yard to celebrate her second birthday party with family and friends.

Lanterns draped from the trees & balconies over the burlap covered tables. The centerpieces were festive little teddy bear and elephant topiaries, adorned with fresh flowers sitting atop fresh greenery.

The food truck added the finishing touch for this outdoor celebration, serving themed choices like the Hungry Hippoburger.  Enjoy pictures from this festive and wild birthday party!

To get this look for your next celebration of any size, call creative partners

Stems at the Palatine 559-256-2294;  RSVP 559-435-7787

Gorgeous & vibrant flower arrangment by Stems at the Palatine

Pink, Orange & Yellow Gerber Daisies with

Cross & Crown Jars available at RSVP-Style.com

Delicious & beautiful custom cake by 

Frosted Cakery in Fresno

Dessert Bar

Coordinating signage adds a fun design element to the party decor

Face Painting Sign & Menu by RSVP Style

Kid's tables are THE BEST way for your little ones to enjoy any party as much as you!!

Gift bags full of coloring books, festive face masks & themed toys kept these kids

happy throughout this party.

Custom coloring sheets to coordinate with the party theme by RSVP Style

Love Is In Bloom

Wowza! If only peonies were in season year-round. This bridal shower design was heavenly - with vibrant floral colors, whimsical ribbons and the luscious setting of one of The Central Valley's most coveted restaurants, The Vintage Press, this bride was showered with love!  Enjoy photos from this gorgeous celebration, designed by Stems at the Palatine. Floral Arrangments by Stems, Stationery Design and Menu Cards by RSVP in Fresno, California.  #StemsFresno #RSVPStyle

Personalized Menu Cards add a fun surprise element to each guest's place setting

Country Fair 1st Birthday Celebration

Ya'll round up for a BBQ!

A steaming grill, balloons and bushels of chips made for a fun afternoon at Luke's first birthday country fair!!!  Over 150 guests enjoyed a beautiful afternoon seated at handmade wooden farm tables beneath hundreds of balloons dancing in arches in the breeze.  Rustic benches made it easy for the little fair-goers to jump away from lunch and run around the massive lawn, jump and slide in the bounce house, get their rosy cheeks painted and, of course, ride ponies!

BBQ burgers and dogs filled wooden tray plates, while guests gnashed on bushel baskets brimming with tortilla chips and salsas.  Red and white checkered runners and red bandana napkins created a casual and celebratory feel throughout this sprawling backyard in the middle of fresh, spring green, corn fields. Chilled giant mason jar dispensers poured fresh lemonade and iced tea endlessly, as our wheel barrow of "Big Boy Brew" iced beer went just as quickly!

Guests sang "Happy Birthday" to our blue eyed guest of honor and indulged in crates and galvanized 

trays of BBQ hot dog and sunflower themed decadent cupcakes.  As the afternoon faded away, our happy and sun-kissed guests were hugged and treated to freshly baked apple and berry pie pops.  The iconic number "1" was custom cut into each pop and tied off with adorable tags thanking them for celebrating with the party's "Cutie Pie," Luke!

To get this look for your next event, call our event team at Stems 559-256-2294

Stems is known for unique & memorable event design, coordination & rental in the Central Valley & beyond.. call us for your special occasion!

Wedding Feature: Central Coast Celebration

A "Day at the Beach" is a far cry from the magical afternoon and evening that we were

privileged enough to create for Sandra and Michael.  Bringing Valley elements to the
Central Coast happens in three large trucks!  Stems began creating a cliff-side
ceremony and tented dinner reception eight months prior to the November 15, 2014
event.

While Sandra knew what she wanted for style and colors, Stems sketched and
composed numerous concepts for her look.  We began with an all white and green,
heavenly ceremony and transitioned it into a midnight blue, white and gold cocktail
celebration. Blossom filled colossal iron urns on the edge of the cliff, framing the couple
as they exchanged vows, consisted of hydrangea and lilies while panicles of ethereal
orchids danced in the ocean breeze. 

The great lawn was filled with eclectic lounge furniture in gold, silver and champagne
that we hand-selected, piece by piece.  Mounds of fashionable pillows were laden on
ottomans and sofas for the guests to relax on while enjoying the California autumn
sunset. Large golden Manzanita branches were dripping in strands of white orchids and
glowing with hanging vases of candles.  Hors d'oeuvres and flutes bubbling with
champagne were hand passed amongst the buzz of guests flooding the bride and groom
with well wishes and showering them with love and joy.  

We created an entrance to the tent with sheer fabrics and amber up lights, a beginning
to a magical dinner reception in warm and inviting grand style. We designed the stark
white tent to have the ceiling lined in sheer fabric billows, with golden lights tucked in
behind this treatment, glowing through like soft sunshine.  We then had side lights and
amber up lights striking all angles of the walls and ceiling.  Instantly, this white vinyl
room became a welcoming, private party.

Tables laced in gold silken linens were kissed with romantic and dramatic floral displays
bursting in reds, wines and bronzes. Tall trumpet vases and low gold trophy bowls were
decadent and spilled natural blooms onto petal-laden table tops, amongst the glow of
dozens of votive candles.

Guests toasted, dined and danced into the star filled night.  Upon their exit to their
guest suites, they were treated to a hot coffee station with liqueurs and each couple
received a custom golden box filled with homemade chocolate chip cookies, a sweet
ending to  a wonderful celebration.

Surprise...All Black Everything!!

What an exciting event we were fortunate to coordinate! A surprise 40th birthday, planned to perfection by Stems at the Palatine with a very loving wife.  We had fun decorating in a Rockband-Racecar theme, and of course - All black everything!

Imagine this.... 200 people standing behind a gated entrance. A tired man, just arriving home from the airport. He drove up, gates opened, lights flipped on and SURPRIIIIISE!! He was shocked...It was an awesome moment!

As he made his way into the party, he had a property filled with all of his dearest family & friends, and was in for an onslaught of even more surprise!  Food Trucks including Dusty Buns Bistro, A Taco Truck & Rallys were serving up delicious food all through the evening.  His favorite band played into the wee hours of the morning while friends danced, with one even serenading him with a live performance.  And to cap the evening... his gorgeous wife popped out of a life-size cake!

I've never seen two people with a family more in love  - it was heart warming <3.

Cheers to you both. So happy we could help create a memorable 40th birthday celebration for you!

Event design & coordination by Stems at the Palatine 559-256-2294

"Crash & Burn"

Guests sauntered by this station all night snacking on sweets & refueling with coffee!

A trunk full of Coors Light!

Dusty Buns Bistro

The Best Taco Truck Ever!  Yum!!

Loved these leather tablecloths!

The guest of honor jumped in the pool with his wife & danced to their song!

SURPRIIIIISE!!!