I've long been jealous of people who are invited to Mad Men-themed costume parties, wishing I had a reason to dress in period style with other people involved for once. And finally! Finally my dreams came true. I was invited to join a fine committee of Canton-area business owners to plan and put together a fundraiser for the community of North Canton, Ohio. Our theme? Mad Men - of course. And boy if our big '60s party didn't knock the knee socks off of any Mad Men viewing party I had ever hoped to attend! A funky soul band, cigarette girls toting yummy cake pops, bustling casino games with funny money, delicious food and drinks, great style everywhere, and Mad Men nostalgia galore! I'm still a littled tickled just thinking about it all.
My biggest contribution to the fundraiser was coordinating with Adam of Main Street Modern (seller of impeccable mid-century furniture and housewares!) to put together a 1960's living room photobooth in a corner of our North Canton venue. I set up my lights, turned on my charm, and had a ball meeting new people and capturing their excitement on camera. I'll share a few of those photos tomorrow.
As much as I enjoyed taking photos in my little corner all night, I was happy to get away at the end of the evening to shake it '60s style on the dance floor. Wesley Bright and the Hi-Lights totally wowwed the crowd with their perfect soul style that kept me dancing all night- even if it was only from behind the camera.
What more is there to say? Check out my friend Rob Netro's photos from the night, and you'll begin to wish as I do- that you all could have been there too!
all photos by Rob Netro
i absolutely love attention to detail in a party like this. mad men parties never get old!
Posted by: Joy | April 15, 2012 at 08:07 PM
Ahhh!! Looks amazing!
Posted by: Jessica | April 15, 2012 at 08:34 PM
oh my goodness, what a fabulous party. I seriously need to get on the Mad Men bandwagon... I want to attend a costume party so badly!!
Posted by: Samantha | April 15, 2012 at 08:35 PM
This party looks great!
Posted by: Freya | April 15, 2012 at 08:41 PM
That looks amazing! I'm sure the black and white adds to the feel quite a bit, but it is just perfect! I wish I could go to a theme party as cool as that one! What fun!
Posted by: kate | April 15, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Oh that must have been awesome! Love the pics.
Posted by: Beth | April 15, 2012 at 09:15 PM
That looks like it was soooo fun!
Posted by: Danielle | April 16, 2012 at 02:24 AM
SO rad! love it! :D
Posted by: danielle thompson | April 16, 2012 at 07:59 AM
I love Mad Men and to go to a themed party would be awesome. lucky girl! I just love your blog!
Posted by: Lesley Ann | April 16, 2012 at 09:12 AM
I totally know how you felt about wanting to be invited to a Mad Men theme party!! A couple weeks ago I found out about one that was held by friends of friends and just kinda invited myself :) haha here's a pic of my outfit!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580582_504633618918_89700053_30056657_1630587762_n.jpg
Posted by: Michelle e | April 16, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Interesting, that was my boyfriend's gig last Saturday.
Posted by: Lizz | April 16, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Love these! (p.s. it was so great to meet you on Saturday!) -Kim
Posted by: Kim | April 17, 2012 at 08:49 AM