{"id":12135,"date":"2014-11-18T21:03:44","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T03:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brubakers.us\/?p=12135"},"modified":"2014-11-18T21:03:44","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T03:03:44","slug":"lights-on-the-lake-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brubakers.us\/?p=12135","title":{"rendered":"Lights on the Lake 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been a few years since we’ve attended a Lights on the Lake<\/a> launch party. The last Lights on the Lake launch party we attended was at Abode back in 2011<\/a>. The event has gotten so much bigger since then. Last year and this year it was held at Murfin Stables, an amazing venue.<\/p>\n

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They really upped the ante this year with the upgraded dress code (cocktail attire was recommended) and lavish decorations. Check out these photos.<\/p>\n

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The opulent table setting made me feel very fancy.<\/p>\n

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We were assigned to table 22, Brian’s favorite number.<\/p>\n

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Meddys catered the event.<\/p>\n

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Here’s what was on the menu. The hors d’oeuvres consisted of creamy tomato soup, vegetarian lentil soup, baked pita, hummus, and fresh vegetables. <\/p>\n

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There were people walking around with trays of hummus and soup until dinner.<\/p>\n

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Salads and desserts were already at the tables but dinner was served buffet style. The salad was a delicious Mediterranean salad with salmon. It was very good. <\/p>\n

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For dinner we had chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, rice, and roasted vegetables.<\/p>\n

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Savories provided dessert. We had a couple of options: brownie bottom cheesecake and cherry cheesecake. Yummy!<\/p>\n

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There was a silent auction, my favorite thing to check out and do at these events. I didn’t win any of the items I bid on this time, though. <\/p>\n

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There was also a live auction. That’s something that I generally don’t participate it because I don’t have as much money at my disposal as other event guests. Live auction items usually go for thousands of dollars. <\/p>\n

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At this event, however, there were a couple of things that went for just $900 so that was a pretty good deal. One of the most successful auction items was this black goldendoodle puppy that went for $3500.<\/p>\n

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She’s going to be one spoiled puppy!<\/p>\n

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There was also a wine pull and signature cocktails for sale for people like me who weren’t keen on the drink selections at the open bar. For $30 I got a signature drink with a commemorative champagne flute and $5 refills. <\/p>\n

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Brian and I got to play with the TapSnap<\/a> photo booth. <\/p>\n

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We took a group photo of our table also. <\/p>\n

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Brian and I had such a great time. Brian will say he still prefers Brew Ha-Ha but, overall, Lights on the Lake is a really enjoyable fundraising event. It also benefits a great cause – Heartspring Pediatric Services<\/a>. I highly encourage you all to support the organization and participate in the event next year.<\/p>\n

Also, remember to check out Lights on the Lake this year. It’s one of the most amazing Christmas light displays in here in Wichita.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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