Coming off the busiest spring/summer wedding season in Kari Rider Events history, a late-summer 50th birthday bash was just what we needed to re-energize before the fall wedding stretch. And what a celebration this was! Rachel came to us looking to throw a laid-back waterfront soiree for her husband Todd’s milestone birthday, complete with a few special touches aimed especially at the man of the hour. Starting with a neutral palette—think gray basketweave linens from DC Rental, soft-hued floral arrangements by Monterey Farms, and a darling white and gray sofa from XOXO Vintage—we worked in some masculine touches, such as dark wood tones in the barrel-legged accent tables and a crowd-pleasing cigar rolling station. Meanwhile, simple nautical details like knot-patterned cocktail linens and rope-wrapped vases gave a nod to the waterfront setting at Point Pleasant outside St. Michaels. The perfect mix of soft and bold, this 50th birthday was something to talk about!

Vendors:

Venue: Point Pleasant

Photography: Jennifer Madino Photography

Planning & Design: Kari Rider Events

Catering: Mason’s 

Ice Cream Bar: Scottish Highland Creamery

Florist: Monteray Farms

Linens: DC Rental, Latavola Linen

Rentals: Eastern Shore Tents and Events

Vintage Sofa: “Willow” from XOXO Vintage

Cigars and Rolling: The Cigar Box

Signature Drink: Lyon Distilling

Drink Stirrer: Laura Hooper Calligraphy

Band: Highway Star