The chocolate party turned out really great and was a lot of fun. This year I did chocolate fondue with fruit dippers. Each couple brought a chocolate dessert to share. We had quite the chocolate variety, and I thought the desserts this year out did last year’s. Everything was delish. The winner of the chocolate dessert contest made chocolate cream puffs. Decadant! We also had a photo contest for the best couple’s picture. I scounged up a few costume items from Stella’s dress-up box and bought some fake mustaches and victorian masks. I threw an old sheet over our mudroom door for the photo backdrop and rented a polaroid camera. All the couples really got into it and were excited to take their photo home. After we played “the married questionaire game”. We had new questions this year and of course it was hilarious. Definitely a fun way to get to know other couples. So, of course I had to award the winners with some saucy prizes, since it’s a couples party. The three winners chose from the following gifts: get lucky dice, chocolate body paint, lovers vouchers and couples door hangers.
Decorations: red tulips and colorful paper cut-outs for table top. And to tie in the costume theme I got “pick your nose” cups.
The Arbuckle's says
I am so sad I missed this. I heard it was so much fun, especially the game.
I always look forward to your valentine party. I will make sure I am well next year.
liz says
It makes me tired just thinking of all the work you went to throw this party! You are amazing! And you look beautiful as always!
Holly O. says
You look gorgeous and the party looks fab!
julie says
That party was THE BEST! I went home laughing and am still laughing. And I wish I would have stocked up on more goodies. I had dessert for breakfast and it was delicious!!
Sarah says
Too cute Darleen! What a great party idea. Your friends are lucky to have you so close. Fabulous decorating job as well 🙂
katie and heidi says
Everything turned our great! I’m glad to hear the party was a success.
100 Percent Cottam says
you always do it up right! looks like such a fun party!! you are looking good, 20 pound less and you’d disappear! 🙂
MCMULLIN FAMILY says
Yum, yum, and yum! Love this! All the way down to the little signs you had – and the prizes are a hoot!
Jennifer Woodbury says
Seriously, this was the best party ever!!
Ashley and Matt says
So much fun, I second Julie, we were laughing for days. Everything from the invites to decor to food was so perfect. You seriously should contribute to magazines…
Marleen says
Oh, so cool! Loved what you did and you look fabulous!
Rachael says
How fun! The pictures look great.
And you look fabulous! What weight?