September 12, 2018
BYU INSTITUTE REFRESHMENTS
One of my favorite parts of our calling is decorating the tables for institute!
I try to keep the cost down so the Dollar Tree is my favorite place to shop.
I had bought the BYU items years ago and felt like the beginning of the Fall
Semester was the perfect time to use them. This week I took pictures as
I did each step. We started off with 3 tables (the one in the back is a
bit smaller than the other two). Next we added the table clothes.
The white balloon weights were added towards the back of
the table which will leave the front part for all the other items.
The balloons are tied at different levels to make it more festive and give it some height.
I add the bowls and fill them with chips and rolls.
The grapes are added next, then the plates and napkins.
After all the decorations are set up I take the blue confetti and sprinkle it all over the table, add some decorative blue/white wrapped mint candies and toss a few mini footballs to complete the look!
Bill helped me string the blue tissue balls along each of the glass stairwells.
This is a view from the back side. We will be having pulled pork sandwiches (along with chips and candy) so we set up the 2 crockpots behind the balloons. It varies each week and each semester as to how many kids will show up. We bring enough food for about 150 kids. It ranges from 70 to 150.
Close up view of the table ~ GO BYU!
