Entertaining: Berry bash

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May 1, 2022



photographs by Amy Kolo

Like many babies born during the pandemic, Vivienne Mae Knaus came into the world during a time of muted celebrations. As Covid restrictions began easing ahead of Vivienne’s first birthday, her parents, Brooke and Chad Knaus, decided to go big with a strawberry-themed celebration at their Myers Park home to mark the occasion. 

“It was one of the best afternoons,” Brooke says. “Andrew [Thomas with John Lupton Events], our planner, gave us a party that embodied the magic and sweetness of childhood.” The vanilla-and-strawberry mousse cake from Edible Art Cake Shop inspired the theme: “The cake plates were strawberry leaves, the flowers pink zinnias, and the punch (for adults) was a concoction of sparkling wine, grapefruit juice, edible flowers and, of course, strawberries,” Brooke says. 

Even Chad’s vintage convertible coordinated with the theme: The Chevy Impala became an impromptu gift table as guests left presents on the hood. “A happy surprise,” Brooke says, to sweeten a picture-perfect backyard celebration.  SP

Event planning and decor:
Andrew Thomas with John Lupton Events | Flowers: John Lupton Events | Cake: Edible Art Cake Shop | Marquee number: Alpha-Lit Charlotte | Balloon installation: Pop Charlotte Balloons | Entertainment: Corky the Magic Clown | Caricature artist: Caricatures by Jeff | Yard sign: Sassy Grass Charlotte | Charcuterie: Copain Gatherings

Pink mini table decorated with a vase of pink flowers, pink napkins, cups with strawberries on them, pink and white striped straws, and a tub full of bottled sodas.
Hand holding a light brown drink with a strawberry and flower floating in it
A round table covered with a pink and white striped tablecloth with a vase of pink flowers and a vase of strawberries on top with four seafoam green chairs circling it.
A family of four smiling and sitting on the ground outside on top of white furry blankets and pillows all dressed in reds, pinks, and whites.
A charcuterie tray full of assorted foods with a vase of flowers in the background.
Assorted pink vases full of assorted pink flowers
Chocolate covered cake pops with multicolored sprinkles and mini strawberry candies stuck to them.
A white table with assorted vases of pink flowers, outside under pink streamers, on top of furry white blankets and white pillows
Vintage white Chevrolet covered in birthday presents
Cascading pink balloon display with a giant, light-up number 1
A woman sits in front of a caricature artist who is drawing her a portrait of herself
A birthday clown dressed in pastels holds a baby outside while they do a magic trick
A family of four stands in front of a white vintage Chevrolet convertible wearing reds, pinks, and whites.
A white tent stands outside decorated with pink streamers and balloons, covering assorted tables and pillows.
A front yard that showcases a giant pink, teal, and purple painted birthday cake, a pink and teal painted number 1, and a painted strawberry.
A group of moms with their children sit outside in the grass watching a performance from a birthday clown.
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