It’s that time of year again—time for the annual Burloween Bash! Party Planner Barbie was back in action, ready to create another night to remember. For those who don’t know, when Nate played in the NFL, I started an adults-only costume party that quickly became a beloved tradition. Players and their partners would arrive in the most hilarious and creative costumes, and it’s a tradition that continues to thrive. While we love celebrating Halloween with the kids, there’s something special about letting the adults have their moment, too. Traditions are what you choose to create and for us, it’s all about the costumes and candy!!!
Reflecting on the years, I feel so grateful for the beautiful memories we’ve created. This year, our guest list included family, friends, and some of Nate’s CBS colleagues, and let me tell you, we had an absolute blast!
A big shoutout to Ridgewood Party Rentals for their incredible support with tents, tables, chairs, and stage setup. We couldn’t have done it without them!
One of the key rules for attending the Burloween Bash? Go all out with your costume! It’s the perfect opportunity to lean into your creativity and unleash your inner child and have some fun. Just wait until you see the costumes from this year’s event!
This year, we showcased some incredible costumes, with two winners each for the couples’ and individual costume categories! DJ Hercules added to the excitement by playing a special intro song for each guest as they hit the dance floor to show off their moves, perfectly capturing the spirit of their costumes. The night was filled with amazing dance-offs, featuring favorites like Salt-N-Pepa, Rocky, Bob Marley, and many more!
Couples Costume Winners
Individual Costume Winners
Halloween often gets a mixed reception, but I truly believe it’s all about how you choose to celebrate it. While we adore taking the kids out for Trick-or-Treating, nothing compares to the excitement of the adults getting to be kids again at the epic Burloween Bash! Traditions are truly what you decide they should be in your life regardless of the past.
Of course, this party wouldn’t be possible without the amazing local businesses that always have our back. We’ve thrown plenty of parties, and these folks are on speed dial. They did such an incredible job last year that we couldn’t wait to bring them back:
- Kim’s Poppin’ Balloons for the festive décor
- DJ Hercules for keeping the energy high all night
- The Creative Cook aka Chef Angie’s Catering for delicious bites all night long
- Jed the Bartender for creative cocktails
- Heroe De Leon Tequila (Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo)
- True Vibes Photobooth for creating photos to commemorate the night
- Shot Alive (Justin Kauper) For always capturing memories for our family to last a lifetime
- Jimmy’s Artistic Creations for the beautiful ice sculpture
- Shake Shack Food Truck for coming late night and giving everyone the food they need to make it home nice and full as well as safely
It’s these collaborations that help bring my vision to life, and I am so grateful for each one of them. I’ve realized that my passion for bringing people together and creating memorable experiences is one of my superpowers! I take it seriously right up until the first guest arrives—and then it’s all about having an amazing time!
Cheers to another incredible Burloween Bash! Here’s to many more memories and magical nights ahead!
With Love,
AB
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