07/15/2025
This USM grad celebration threw us a curveball with a surprise weather shift. What was supposed to be a cheerful yard stake install turned into a full-on rainstorm challenge. 🌧️⛈️
We were up at 5AM, checked the forecast, and saw it had completely flipped — nonstop rain all day. But no way were we letting that stop the party. 💪
We kicked into turbo mode, reworked the entire setup on the fly, and custom-built porch stands to anchor each balloon piece. By the time the celebration rolled around, we had this porch transformed, rain and all — complete with bold balloon letters, a gorgeous white half arch, and a custom sign fit for a grad star. ✨🎈
But the best part? The smiles on the faces of the two amazing grads. After all the rushing, problem-solving, and pivoting — their joy reminded us exactly why we do what we do. 🖤💛 That moment made every minute worth it.
Rain or shine, we’ll always show up for the celebration. 🎉