When your clients tell you that they want “rowdy, boisterous gaiety” at their combined milestone 50th birthday party, you oblige! Both love live music and so a live band was a must. We needed a venue that not only can accommodate a band, but also have enough space for other activities and for a quieter place to chat for those who do not want to dance. National Union Building in Washington, DC, a historic building built in 1890, provided a unique ambiance for this celebration.
With a subtle music thread, we decided on a “Celebration of the Decades,” starting with disco balls of the 1970s, to the neon of the 1980s, finishing with music of today. To keep guests entertained, we had a foosball table, blackjack and roulette. All photos by Kurstin Roe Photography
The ornate and historic exterior of the National Union Building in Washington, DC. Coming here means you are attending something special.
As guests entered the first floor, they encountered a more refined and subtle version of a 1970s, disco aesthetics, with touches of disco balls and sequin textures.
Especially fun was the neon rope light on the staircase railing that led guests to the second floor.
As guests approached the 2nd floor, the South Room featured an 80s style, complete with slinkies and Rubiks cubes for decor and bold colors. Even the bathroom got a special touch with that famous phone number from the song, Jenny by Tommy Tutones.
On the second floor, if you didn’t feel like dancing, we provided guests with casino games, a photobooth, and a foosball table.
No party is complete without custom cocktails napkins for an extra touch of fun. All related to dancing through the decades.
For the music lovers, we selected subtle but fun touches with pillow covers of album covers and cassette tapes of favorite bands.
Yoko Says No band during sound check on the 2nd floor at National Union Building.
Production Partners
Event Planner: Vicky Choy, Event Accomplished, Arlington, Virginia
Venue: National Union Building, Washington, DC
Caterer: Well Dunn Catering
Photographer: Kurstin Roe Photography
AV: Potomac Sound
Band: Yoko Says No
Classic Games: SNAP Entertainment
Photobooth: Phenomenal Photo Booth Rentals
Custom Cocktail Napkins: For Your Party
For our clients, a milestone birthday such as a 50th birthday party is an opportunity to celebrate life and spend a memorable night with loved ones. Check out our other 50th birthday parties.