Summer is here and so is TWELVE! Mom, photographer, stylist and all around creative genius, Gina Lee of Gina Lee Photography, celebrated her daughter Madeleine with a Vintage Drive-In Movie Birthday Party that looks like piles of FUN, friends, and festive movie-themed treats! Besides being perfect for a tween and her gals, don’t you think this theme would be fun for teens & adults too?! For now, let’s dream about munching on one of the awesome jalapeno and nacho cheese cookies by ccSweets and great ready to *screen* all these gorgeous pictures that are coming soon… as in right this second! ;)

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

• Car radio cake pops displayed in a vintage red pickup truck
• Fabulous Hotdog, vintage movie reel, red licorice, pizza and popcorn cookies
• Vintage couches, cute and custom pillows + blankets, and red jumbo marquee “M”
• Custom teal napkins & “Thank You” mugs for candy and snacks
• Movie themed cake + movie ticket inspired party invitation
• Adorable concessions server (aka daddy!) handing out movie night drinks
• Trunk displayed snack bar with candy boxes & popcorn + mini tissue tassel bunting

PARTY DETAILS, as told by Gina…

With summer fast approaching, Madeleine’s drive-in movie birthday bash was the perfect way to celebrate the birthday girl and enjoy glimpses of the warm summer weather! Madeleine had proposed the idea of a drive-in themed party for her birthday this year, and a drive-in gathering with her friends it was! Inspired by the classical motifs of a drive-in, like the traditional yellow and red, we add a hint of glam to the party to truly make her birthday celebration a memorable one by including a vintage red tufted sofa and home décor items to complement the look. Madeleine also selected the perfect birthday invite in the shape of an admission ticket to set the tone of the party. We even had our own movie speaker cake pops! The most memorable part of the night was when dad showed up as the concession man handing out drinks.. ;)

Whether you’re hosting a drive-in party or looking for inspiration for a classy outdoor setup, adding the right personalization touches and the perfect sweet treats, are guaranteed to lead to a successful party. Sometimes the most spontaneous locations and fun themes can lead to the best and most memorable of parties!