Sugar and Sparkle Soiree

Carly
December 2010

Abington, Pennsylvania
Old York Road–Congregation Beth Am

Invitations, Flowers, Decor and Accessories by La Petite Fleur
Videography by James Boburka Cinematography for La Petite Fleur

Photography by Karen Carey for La Petite Fleur

Photography for La Petite Fleur, courtesy of Lori Gail

A Sugar & Sparkle Soiree

What’s in a name? Well, for this Bat Mitzvah… inspiration for decadent decorations and spirited atmosphere.

Lovingly nicknamed “Carkly Sparkly” by her family, Carly’s penchant for confections (and fashion) is almost as big as her fun-loving personality.

Seizing this creative cue, the La Petite Fleur Design Team—led by owner and creative director Leigh Karsch— produced a “Sugar and Sparkle Soiree,” which beckoned guests to celebrate in style with Carly and her family (just like they were kids in a candy boutique).The event’s playful palette boasted metallic golds and, of course, pink in all its most fabulous shades—from raspberry and fuchsia, to a pale iridescent.

From there, LPF designed a sweet, yet sophisticated, invitation— presented in a white metallic pocket finished with a flirty pink organza bow— that incorporated preppy pink stripes and a beyond cute, custom-designed Carly logo.

The LPF Design Team went on to transform Congregation Beth Am, which played host to this sweetest of soirees, into a fanciful representation of all that Carly loves—from family and friends, to confections and fashion.

As guests entered, they were greeted with a portrait of Carly that invited them to sign-in and share “sweet sentiments” about her. Place cards, tied with ribbon to pink organza bags filled with chocolate gelt, were displayed on silver tiered cake stands dripping with crystal accents and pink roses. Cocktail tables were also dressed to party in pink linens and flouncy gold organza bows.

Warm lighting filled the reception room, courtesy of our beloved buds at Synergetic Sounds and Lighting, while Carly’s name (in lights nonetheless!) beamed at party-goers from the stage. Gold chiviarri chairs wrapped excitedly around the tables.  Adult tables were topped with towering glass trumpets filled with crystallized pink water and adorned with die-cut, shimmering gold-metallic table numbers, some were dressed with tall, gold rectangular vases filled with bouquets of pink rock candy and others were filled with perky fuchsia gerbera daisies. The teens’ tables featured a collection of beribboned candy counter jars filled with adorably-tempting— color-palette-perfect—sweets. 

And speaking of ribbon, it played a leading role in this Soiree’s production by playfully tying-in every detail that made this event as unique as its guest of honor—making an appearance on every vase and container in various forms—from layers and delicate knots, to flouncy bows and streaming tails.

In fact, ribbons shared center-stage with Carly—adorning her chair, which was branded with a hand-crafted glittered initial (“C,” of course) placard.