{Name} Jennifer Skipper
{Hometown} Madison
{Event Site} Performance Sports 360 Ridgeland, MS
{Tell us about the occasion for the event?} The party was for Jack’s 7th birthday.
{What inspired your event location and theme?} Jack is a fun-loving, active little boy. He loves to run and jump and play all sports. Having a wide open football field at Performance Sports and the ability to play any game his heart desired was a big draw for the location. Jack plays a different sport every season and loves them all, so a sports-centered theme was perfect for him.
{What inspired your color scheme/flowers?} Jack’s favorite high school team is Jackson Academy and their colors are blue and white. His favorite (at least for the moment) college team is Mississippi State University. So with white as a tie in for both schools we used blue, maroon, and white for the color scheme.
{What’s your favorite event detail? Is there a story behind it?} I love a good party, and I really like to give the kids something other than candy as a favor. I absolutely loved the kids’ jerseys. Each one had the number 7 on it, and Jack’s had “Skipper” as well. They got to run through the “Happy Birthday Jack” banner with their jerseys on and divide into teams to play their games. I hope it will be a fun memento for the kids to remember Jack’s party.
{What was your favorite part of the event planning process?} Other than my wedding, I had never had help with planning any of my parties. It was fun working with Kendall Poole Event Planning and letting go of all of the worry that comes with deciding all of the party details. I have been traveling for work a great deal lately, and simply did not have the time to put together Jack’s party as I had envisioned. Hiring Kendall Poole Event Planning and letting her do what she does best was the perfect solution. It gave me the time I needed to do other things in my life and gave Jack the perfect birthday party. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
{What was your favorite moment of the event day?} My favorite moment was when our family walked in and saw the entire set up. Kendall and I had talked and exchanged photos, and I “knew” what the party would look like. But to walk in and see it all put together was great. All the kids – we have three with Jack being in the middle – ran up to look at the cake and the tables and all the “goodies.” It was like Christmas morning for us all!
Jack’s favorite moments would be his on-field activities. The staff at Performance Sports allowed him to choose the activities, and he was not hesitant in his choices. The kids played dodge ball, two-hand touch football, and kickball – all in an hour and a half party. Running and playing with the wild abandon of a seven year old was his favorite moment.
{Your favorite picture from the event day?} My favorite photo is the one where Jack is running through his birthday football banner with his friends. Jack’s face (dark hair on the right) is so full of joy and life. Childhood is made for these moments of pure fun. I’m so glad I could add one more memory to Jack’s story.
Photographer: Jennifer Skipper
Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning
Venue: Performance Sports 360
Cake: Cake Diva
Any Additional Vendors: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral – nacho and hot dog bar
{Hometown} Madison
{Event Site} Performance Sports 360 Ridgeland, MS
{Tell us about the occasion for the event?} The party was for Jack’s 7th birthday.
{What inspired your event location and theme?} Jack is a fun-loving, active little boy. He loves to run and jump and play all sports. Having a wide open football field at Performance Sports and the ability to play any game his heart desired was a big draw for the location. Jack plays a different sport every season and loves them all, so a sports-centered theme was perfect for him.
{What inspired your color scheme/flowers?} Jack’s favorite high school team is Jackson Academy and their colors are blue and white. His favorite (at least for the moment) college team is Mississippi State University. So with white as a tie in for both schools we used blue, maroon, and white for the color scheme.
{What’s your favorite event detail? Is there a story behind it?} I love a good party, and I really like to give the kids something other than candy as a favor. I absolutely loved the kids’ jerseys. Each one had the number 7 on it, and Jack’s had “Skipper” as well. They got to run through the “Happy Birthday Jack” banner with their jerseys on and divide into teams to play their games. I hope it will be a fun memento for the kids to remember Jack’s party.
{What was your favorite part of the event planning process?} Other than my wedding, I had never had help with planning any of my parties. It was fun working with Kendall Poole Event Planning and letting go of all of the worry that comes with deciding all of the party details. I have been traveling for work a great deal lately, and simply did not have the time to put together Jack’s party as I had envisioned. Hiring Kendall Poole Event Planning and letting her do what she does best was the perfect solution. It gave me the time I needed to do other things in my life and gave Jack the perfect birthday party. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
{What was your favorite moment of the event day?} My favorite moment was when our family walked in and saw the entire set up. Kendall and I had talked and exchanged photos, and I “knew” what the party would look like. But to walk in and see it all put together was great. All the kids – we have three with Jack being in the middle – ran up to look at the cake and the tables and all the “goodies.” It was like Christmas morning for us all!
Jack’s favorite moments would be his on-field activities. The staff at Performance Sports allowed him to choose the activities, and he was not hesitant in his choices. The kids played dodge ball, two-hand touch football, and kickball – all in an hour and a half party. Running and playing with the wild abandon of a seven year old was his favorite moment.
{Your favorite picture from the event day?} My favorite photo is the one where Jack is running through his birthday football banner with his friends. Jack’s face (dark hair on the right) is so full of joy and life. Childhood is made for these moments of pure fun. I’m so glad I could add one more memory to Jack’s story.
Photographer: Jennifer Skipper
Event Planner: Kendall Poole Event Planning
Venue: Performance Sports 360
Cake: Cake Diva
Any Additional Vendors: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral – nacho and hot dog bar
{Blog by Mitchell Walters}
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