Roof Deck Fundraiser!

My fundraiser on Friday was such a hit!  I always get mild social anxiety about hosting parties, like, what if no one comes, or if they come but don't have fun, etc. Throw in the fact that I'm trying to raise money, and that just makes it all the more stressful.  This party, however, was so surprisingly easy and I ended up making more money than any of my previous fundraisers.  It was a beautiful night and a great crowd - I hope everyone had as much fun as I did.

The real secret to my success was the fact that all the alcohol (except for a Heineken mini-keg) were donated by my local wine store.  The manager of the store was so helpful in coordinating with one of her wine distributors, and I had the choice of several varieties of wine.  My favorite summertime wine is rosé, so I made sure there was plenty, and I had lots of white and red wine, too.  And although I hadn't thought of it, Steph, the eternal party-planning guru, thought that my guests would want snacks, and she brought over a variety of dips that she'd made.  She also made bread and brought pita chips and regular chips.  I cut up some crudité, and by the end of the party there was not a scrap of food remaining.

Steph, Christine and Jenna came early to help me set up.  Thanks guys! :)

The spread

Steph and Emily played their iPods on my little speaker system, and everyone chatted and mingled and enjoyed the beautiful view.

The view - for some reason it never looks as pretty when I take a picture of it as it does in real life!

New friends were made, and bicycle sales were negotiated.

Amal (she's kind of a big deal) and Jonathan, her biggest fan

Joe, Carrie, Nicole, Sarah, Amal and me

Lots of us wore white in honor of the last weekend before Labor Day weekend.

White and turquoise snugs

Amal, Carrie and me

I can't believe I don't have a single picture of Anne Marie, who wins the award for most dedicated supporter.  She traveled all the way from Philly for the fundraiser!  Lizz also wins for bringing the most friends to my party.

Thank you so much to everyone who came!  I'm so close to my goal!