Twilight Party-1/2 Way to Breaking Dawn Movie Watching Party

It was time for a little work bonding.  Last year, there was a large group of gals that read/discussed the Twlight series.  We went to see New Moon together, and had a fun time running over small children.   It turns out that one of the ring leaders, Laine, had a birthday on the night of the midnight opening of Eclipse, and so...after taking out a small loan, a large Twilight Extravanganza insued before we (again) headed as a massive mob to the opening.  If you know me, you know I'd host a party if you bought a cute pair of shoes, but it's so fun to find some common ground at work, and find a reason to get together that doesn't involved discussing students, test scores, or curriculum.  It was so fun, we absolutely could NOT wait the year and 4 months to go see the last (two part movie).  We decided to get together at the halfway point (March) to watch Eclipse.  We went potluck, but we still went big.  The theme was a mismash of the books, but mostly, we are anticipating the release of Breaking Dawn, and this is where I'm about to loose anyone that hasn't read the books, but if you have...you'll 'get' all the symbolism.  In a nutshell (emphasis on nut)....Bell and Edward get married, and honeymoon on an Island...and so it's a vampire-ish/island theme. 

The Invitations (I blogged about a few days ago, complete with pina colada cupcakes)

Lauren hung a wedding invite outside that she put together. 

Laine let us borrow her birthday gift, a life-size Edward.  Lauren (the hostess) added her veil. This made for some fun photo ops.  (I'm pretty sure Laine's husband was hoping she'd forget to bring him home.)

Lauren made these themed place mates, and there were shells, and sparkles...

...and vases filled with eggs.  True fans will get 'it.' 

There was a group of us helping out, and we all brought 'tropical dishes.' 

 ...and more eggs. 

I brought out my plastic coconut cups (long story), and Lauren whipped up some punch and 'other stuff.' 

There were lots of tulle, and lights, and feathers, and quotes, and sparkles. 

I made these cookies (I blogged about yesterday).  I'm not even going to try to explain to anyone who hasn 't read the book. 

This time around, we added games...we were a little hesitant, but they turned out to be a lot of fun. 

Pin the Kiss....or the Paw on Edward

Some took this more seriously than others....we may need to go back over the rules of the game. 

Next, in honor of Alice, Lained whipped up a little 'Visionary'

There were a lot of people that came this time that had never seen the movie, and so it was as fun to watch them try to draw the scenes as it was to guess.  If you are a fan, here's a few examples, play along. 

The winners. 

And...since we were here for a movie, candy and popcorn were necessary...Lauren came up with the idea to make these cute bags to fill up and take upstairs to their movie room. 

Lauren's friend, Kim, brought these.  :O) 

but wait....Heather had this brilliant idea for passing out candy. 

That's right....a donkey/wolf pinata.  Please note the abs...and the jean shorts that were added. 

Amber, who didn't wear her special Jacob shirt thinking things are going to be OK...

Nope. 

...and eventually, we watched the movie.

Linking To:  Tatortots and Jello Funky Junk A Vision to Remember Be Different...Act Normal Lollyjane CraftEnvy Kim's Kandy Sundae Scoop Sunday Showcase

1/2 Way to Twilight Party Invitation: Breaking Dawn

OK, I realize if you haven't read Breaking Dawn, this invitation is going to go totally over your head, but it must be documented. 

Last June, a big group of gals at my work got together to see the opening of Eclipse.  We had a really good time.  This is not to be confused with our get together for the opening of New Moon.  Or our future plans to go see Breaking Dawn, or a party I wasn't able to attend that was a pre-party for the Eclipse party.  Let's pretend it's because we all like each other so much, OK?    (In our defense, as this goes up to post, there is another large group of gals headed over to my house for a book club meeting (Melissa started) on :gasp: a book other than Twilight. )

Anyway, we decided to have a halfway to Breaking Dawn party so we could get together and watch Eclipse on Lauren's amazingly humongous TV.  Mostly, we wanted to inspect the skin condition on random actors and actresses playing the roles of wolves, and vampires. 

Since it was a halfway to Breaking Dawn, we decided to celebrate the halfway point of the book-Isle Esme.  I'll do a full post Friday with beach, sparkles, and feathers.  Only Twilight readers will get this.  And just wait until you see a party game....Jacob fans, be prepared to mount a campaign! 

But first, my favorite part of any party, and the main reason I'm willing to get involved in ANY party-the invitation! 

I baked up pina colada cupcakes (which I blogged the recipe for two days ago). 

Lauren had the perfect size box for the cupcakes (from Michael's), and printed off these invites. 

Heather brought shells, and we went to work. 

A few of the invites getting ready to go out. 

A ribbon, and a feather (Twilight fans get this). 

Twilight: A Party You Can See From Space-The Personal Version of a Twilight Party

Alternative Title: We teach the future of America....yes, all of us involved in this little episode/party/summer diversion.
NASA called on Tuesday night b/c they spotted what they suspected might be a comet headed towards my street. I said, no, that's just the bling at my Twilight Party.

Any party that starts with 6 bags of jewels, 3 pounds of rhinestones, four strands of twinkle lights, 72 white crystal swizzles, and a package of glass prism pins should register from space. With lots more unmentioned...
Last fall, Heather convinced me to read the Twilight series. I had NO interest in the books, and only vaguely knew about it. I am NOT into anything dark, and I've never been into Vampires, Wizards, or anything other than fluffy, pink things. I won't even read 'dog books' as a teacher b/c they make me too sad. I had to read an excerpt once from Where the Red Fern Grows, and I cried...in all three classes....and all the boy in the book was doing was going to GET his puppies, but I KNEW what happened.... I'm a Pride and Prejudice/Anne of Green Gables girl all the way, but I read Twilight against my better judgement....and I loved it....and it was a fun way to bond at work b/c there are so many of us in this same boat. In fact....I think there ended up being 20 or 22 tickets bought to attend the film this go round, and a few people that still attended the party for Laine's sake (I'm sure they secretly wanted to join us).


(We couldn't round everyone up at once, there are at least 5 people missing from each picture, but we ALMOST captured everyone from work within these two pics, minus the non-shirt girls...) Blackmail pictures filed away for future opportunities....
We went to the opening of New Moon in the fall with a big group from work....and started planning the summer movie outing..a mere 7 months of planning.
I always love a good party. I like Twilight a lot, it's actually a really cute love story...I know...I know...some of you won't get this, but like I said, I used to be 'you'.....and so throwing my love for themes and parties, along with the need for a little outside work fun with work people, and Laine's (perhaps one of the biggest fans I know) birthday falling on the DAY of the opening, and you've got a great party in the making.
Here are a few personal details...
Taylor, Laine, Heather, and I took the reigns of putting on this little get together with a birthday spin. Laine was in charge of tickets, but we wouldn't let her help with anything else, next time...

We ordered a life size Edward, rolled out the red carpet, and Taylor made a birthday sign, "And how long have you been 17, Laine Cullens...I mean Collins (convenient last name for that joke ;o))," and Stacey brought balloons.....ordered by Edward, of course, but he was busy....what, with opening night and all! Laine came in with the teeth that were attached to the invite....because she's a good sport.

I should also say, there was a handful of people from work that had no idea what was going on, had never seen the movie, will probably never read the books, but were good sports. For isntance, all Terry knew was that they are vampires, and they sparkle. So she bedazzled her own shirt....making a statement about her knowledge...and came, and sparkled more than any of us. How about that make up job with only one good arm?

We ate, had cake....


...took strange pictures (trust me, my camera houses the least strange of some of the pictures taken this evening...I can't wait to see the rest of them).


Packed up some candy for the movie...

And then headed for the midnight show....at 9 o'clock. When Laine picked up our tickets a little before 6 pm, she asked what time we should be back. They told her she shouldn't leave b/c people started lining up AT 10 AM....and some people called US strange.
We had to run through the downpour to the theatre...

The wet wolf pack....

When we got there...I repeat, THREE hours early...our theater was already seating....we did find a random selection of seats within these 6 or 7 rows to the side....

....3 hours of shivering in our wet clothes later...
....and 2 hours after that....no regrets! It was worth every waiting moment. I loved the movie, and have already gone back. ...and I might....or might not have already started planning what I would do, should I choose to do this all over again at the next Twilight movie opening.
...except it hasn't even been made yet, and it's going to be two parts, and I don't know if I can possibly wait that long. I'm so glad there are sights like Tara's Twilight Blog....and friends at work who will probably manage to stay excited for over a year while we wait.
6 Twilight post later, I guess I'm finished....for this week. I have no doubt, this will NOT be the last you hear about Twilight, forgive me in advance.