The BEST Birthday Party I've EVER HAD! (Glamorous Great Gatsby Theme)
Celebrating my 30th birthday in style with all my friends and family and I'm excited to share this video with you guys. The theme was on point--everyone came dressed to the nines and all the advance planning really paid off. We had a TIME!
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LOCATION: Texas
BIRTHDAY: September 1993
ETHNICITY: African American
HEIGHT: 5'11
DAUGHTER: Named Ziya, born April 2016
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You had a lot of homosexuals, who are men dressed up like women at your party, why? At 32:07 for your entrance those were two men in a dress, standing at the red curtains and you can see the muscles in their arms and legs, men are men no matter what they try to cover up. God made man different from a woman from head to toe. Are you a lesbian that's why you like short hair?
Never been more ready to view a birthday party I wasn’t invited to …😂
Same 😂
Lmao hello!
Man I was mad 😡 af thinking 💭 that she just left us hanging mad at the Halloween content that I can clearly go back and enjoy 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️💁🏽♀️💁🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤪!!!! My mind is a ease now 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤣🚩🚩🚩😮💨😮💨😮💨!!!
Baby listen......❤❤❤❤
this part
Zoey IS NOT PLAYING HONEY. She is earning her keep for real!!! ❤ I love that for you .
Yessss to zoeyyy!!
I love how you always give credit to people. Whether it’s a friend, a business, or an employee you make sure they get the proper shoutouts they deserve. ❤
Your dad looked so dapper! I'm so glad you had the best birthday. May this be a sign of what your 30s have in store for you. Surrounded by loved ones.
Major shout out to Zoey!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 she’s doing an amazing job as your assistant! I love it !
Love her!! She doing the damn thing! ❤
I love Zoey! I feel like she’s the missing piece to the puzzle we didn’t know we needed. And I love that she feels comfortable taking charge & not just “following” direction
Right! They work really well together!
Agreed!! Go off girl
Raven trying to drink from the glass when she could barely lift her arms was hilarious. Loved how the party turned out. Zoey is the best
Why is she not a celebrity already???? She just tops ALL influencers and just has that celebrity aura!!! I love it Raven!! You killed it!! ❤
Hands down Raven throws the best parties in the KZhead street!
tru tru
KZhead street😂😂
I think so!!! ❤
Zoey is an OG!! Finding good help like that isn’t easy.
Right I hope she’s paid her stress and time and work
@@amaniscouch8809she sure is. They said her salary in a podcast and it’s VERY fair.
@@amaniscouch8809are you new here? She paid VERY WELL!! RAVEN is very generous and appreciative of all her staff….THANK YOU!
@@amaniscouch8809 Seriously????? Do you watch all of the vlogs, and the podcast??? Because, They been addressed that MONTHS ago because people kept leaving comments like what you just left!! She pays her VERY well and that came straight from ZOEY'S mouth!! YOu know good and well she wouldn't be making her work for free!! An issue about her being PAID shouldn't ever be brought up when it comes to RAVEN!!! 😂
That clip of Ziya resting on pawpaw was so precious ♥️
She was DONE partying!
Right his baby Raven all over again 🥹
Everyone could use a Zoey. She did her thing with this party and she wrote a whole newspaper. Kudos to you Zoey. Raven you looked beautiful in all the shots. Happy belated birthday.
I absolutely love this party, and I love how Zoe has really been showcasing how great of an assistant she truly is. She's definitely gonna go far.
I wished Zoey would have dressed up a little more. I feel she should have been more glamorous regardless of her role. She ruled the night.
@@thehollandje Assistants are running everywhere to pull off an event so adding a dress and caring about her hair being styled is tooooo much when she actually was carrying out a "backstage" role.
She's amazing. I'm glad she got this job, it seems to be helping her be less shy because she basically has to be the second in charge 😂
Your intern did so well on the party content. Great job Raven Elyse TV team!
Yes, she was new but she was focused and got the right moments on camera!
Amazing intern great job
Exactly. Good job Micaela ✨
Thank you! 😊
Girl, you have outdone yourself.... everybody has to read all about it. Zoe, you are the Boss behind the Boss. Your camera girl, did her job too. Bravo to all!! Now, Raven, you can take a bow and rest. Oh, your seamstress was over the top too!! 🙌
Zoe calling you Miss Raven is so funny lmao
It’s a southern respect thing iykyk
I don’t usually comment, but wow. As soon as you made that entrance I busted out crying over my food. You looked so beautiful. I’m 22, and I’ve been watching you for the past 7 years. Milestone after milestone I have been so proud and encouraged by you. I feel like I’m watching my big sister and my niece (Ziya) grow and it makes me so happy. I’m glad your party was a success. Everything and everyone looked great!💕
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one with wet eyes when she entered!
I teared up too.
I started crying too! I’m so overjoyed for her and I could feel the love in the room and see that she also felt the love in the room, it was such a beautiful moment. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us Raven
Naaah THAT birthday party was QUALITY 🤌🏽. Between the dress, the decor, the storyline, the drinks, the organization, the all friends/family crew, the quality of the vlog : 12/10 🙌👏 This vlog deserve 1 million views ! Raven delivers and never disappoints💯🤝
👏👏💯% agree 🥳🥂
It was a blast to play at your party Raven! Best birthday party I have ever played! 🎹
Thanks for the viral invite. I had a fabulous time. Everything was fantastic🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is more than your 30th Bday. This is the fruits of your labor-Literally-Your mental, social & professional growth is an Epic example of what tenacity towards believing in yourself, even when you don't, looks like. I hope you're proud of yourself and all the challenges you've overcome and triumphed through as a young woman, mother and professional. Happy 30th Birthday young lady. Ziya has a wonderful example to look up to. Congratulations!
Yes, she sure does, congratulations 🎊 👏🏾 💐 🥳
Couldn’t have said it better 🎉 happy birthday Raven ❤
EXACTLY!❤❤❤
I don’t know why I got teary-eyed when you made your entrance and thanked everyone for being there. I think it’s so beautiful seeing you be celebrated and truly enjoying a milestone birthday. Everything looked amazing! Happy Birthday 🧡
Right me too lol
I had the same reaction. I love seeing people happy and being loved on ❤
Same 🥹🥹🥹
Ugh me too!!! 🥹 everything was beautiful!!
I was teary eyed too. It was beautiful and perfectly executed
One of my favorite things about Raven is that even though she is a huge influencer she doesn’t feel the need to invite other popular influencers to her events just for the extra promotion. She only surrounds herself with the people she knows genuinely care and love her. I feel like if other influencers threw a party like this they would invite every tiktoker and KZheadr they knew but Raven is to down to earth and genuine to do that. She knows what she needs to do to keep her peace and happiness! You go girl for still being your true self and not changing ❤
You and Zoe are a match made in heaven cuz the way y’all devoured this theme….🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!
Congratulations to Raven and her amazing team. The Party Planning Super Heros strikes again. Happy 30th Birthday Queen.
Raven's entrance was so good but I couldn't help but giggle a little knowing she couldn't really move her arms 😂😂
At 32:07 those were two men in a dress, standing at the red curtains and you can see the muscles in their arms and legs, men are men no matter what they try to cover up. God made man different from a woman from head to toe.
I'm impressedddd at how well the guests stayed on theme! You slayed, they slayed, your team slayed this party!!
Even the men were on theme with their hats and the shoe game!!
they know raven dont play bout her parties
Thanks for the invite LOL ❤ I loved the Paper boy! (A special touch) Looks like everyone had a great time. Congratulations it all went well and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! WELCOME TO 30🥳🥳🥳
makes me tear up. I used to watch this girl when she first started going into college. She’s definitely a inspiration to me and she continues to flourish and I wish her many more bigger things to come her way!
I love that this wasn't a 400 guest, obviously sponsored, event(like some on social media are). It was classy and intimate, with just enough people to make it memorable. What an amazing birthday party❤.
Bravo to Chef Toni for planning the food, drinks and going all of the decor!! It was all executed fabulously!! Woot!! Woot!! Chef Toni is goals for every mom out there who fully commits to helping her child's dreams come together!!
Baby Zoey is taking charge 🎉🎉🎉 Raven you’re so beautiful girl… Happy you enjoyed your party.
Shout out to the amazing team, Zoey is personal assistant, project manager and copywriter ❤ Happy Birthday Raven!!
Zoey needs a new title like Operations Manager or Project Manager because she is beyond an assistant. Everything looks absolutely amazing.
Nothing says "i'm 30" as a group of friends screaming Mr Brightside in a party lol Congratulations Raven, the party was amazing and everything you made us expect and beyond!
A RAVEN PRODUCTION!! Not me screaming “YESSSS RAVEN” at the grand entrance. Everything was phenomenal ❤🎉
Im so happy your beaded dress worked out. It looked beautiful! That seamstress is an artist! Happy belated birthday!
This feels like a movie premiere 🥰🍿
If your birthday party, is this glam, I know your wedding is going be off the chain, when ever you get married! Love this, just beautiful! Your daughter won’t never forget all the parties you’ve done ✅ Happy 30th birthday 🎉
I literally got so emotional watching this. Raven you can see and feel the love your friends, family, and loved ones have for you. What a blessing it is that we get to witness your milestones together. 🎉💛
Omg idk why I got teary-eyed when you made your entrance 🥹 everything was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us and once again Happy 30th Birthday fellow Virgo 🫶🏽
Shoutout to Mikayla on the video footage you did your thing capturing great details and moments. And the shot of Dad at the bar ❤
As a event planner, I feel like Raven would the best person to planner events for event planners. She is detailed to the tea!
Rayven, you, Ziya and your guests were stunning but your parents show in every way that they are supportive of their children’s endeavors and this party is no exception. They looked absolutely flawless in celebration of your big day. Happy Birthday Queen
I love these party series type videos! Zoe,raven and her mom are literally the perfect party planners! Can’t wait to watch this!
I'm so ready to experience Raven’s 30th birthday party!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Happy (late) Birthday Raven!!
Raven!! Tell me why I started crying when the cake was being lit, like I was there😅🥹! Almost 23, I’ve been watching you for years & it just hit me (literally in the chest) on how much you’ve grown just by believing in yourself! I’m so grateful that you let us watch your journey🥹🥳🤎 & Dej’s twin had me rolling slanging that cane around😂
Can we talk about how great Zoey does in her job! 👏🏽👏🏽 she makes sure -ish gets done!
The seamstress went over and beyond to make sure you were satisfied. Zoe play no games with her assignment👍🏾. Everything and everyone looked so good! Loved the paper boy! These 2023 BDay parties was the best so far. Now on to the next celebration 😂. Welcome to the dirty 30s Raven!🎉
When you did your grand entrance...and you were smiling so bright...I found myself also smiling really wide, with such happiness for you. You are so loved and important and it's quite evident in the way your family and friends continually show up for you. Also Ziya's pop-pop stroking her hair @42:07, just so gosh darn cute! I loved this entire series. I would tune in every time I got the notification, and no pressure, but I can't wait to see what other upcoming content you have up your sleeves...Thanks for sharing!
It's gonna be tough to top this one for sure!
Perfection!!! And I agree, Zoe has really helped you take everything to the next level. But you are a creative genius!
Thank you for inviting us into your life and home, your celebrations have been our happiest moments to look forward to and this one I feel was over the top and yes it needed to be darling, you are turning the big 3 0 May all that you touch continue to blossom 🎉
Raven you looked absolutely stunning. Ziya looked so cute... chef Toni and dad.... sophisticated chic can dun! I loved the party theme. Shout out to Zoey! Every thing and one looked amazing! Happy belated birthday! 😇🙏🏾cheers to 30! ☺️🥂💐💐💐
Everything looks so on point and everyone understood the assignment. Your dress was absolutely sparkle full of life and beautiful. The second fresh was even more beautiful 😍. It's wonderful that your close friends and entire family were there and your daughter. I love it. ❤️
Why am I crying and grinning like I know y'all?! Amazing party Raven! Everything was perfection. Good Lord your Dad😍
Fruits of your labor, you get to celebrate yourself in a grand way. Omg ziya is sooo big! This was beautiful Raven
That dress Raven is just beautiful!! You looked beautiful. The party was just wonderful. Happy 30th birthday. Everybody looked great. Shout out to Zoe. I hope she gets a new car and a slushie machine for Christmas. Michaela did great.
Your guests understood the assignment, stunning as always your attention to detail is amazing!!!
Exactly....🎯 her attention to details show every time
That was SPECTACULAR. YOU did an amazing job coming up with the idea and how you wanted it to be executed. & everyone played their part. 👏🏽 to Zoey & the entire Raven Elyse squad. Well done Raven & happy birthday 🎉
Omg, the dress was Everything!! And you looked absolutely stunning Raven! Your guest definitely understood the assignment, everyone looked fabulous! Happy 30th Birthday Raven! Welcome to the 30s!! 🥂🎉🎊
It feels like a movie and you should get a Golden Globe awards cos what? You are the best party planner hands down.
Omg !!! I didn’t want this video to end. This by far the best party you have thrown yet! 15/10 wow the detailsssss! Shoutout to Zoey and chef Toni for putting everything together came out Beautiful. Also shoutout to Makayla the footage was everything felt like I was there. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Raven I hope you had the most amazing time! Happy Birthday 🎉 #virgosdoitbest
this was ALL Zoe and Raven. I just followed the orders they gave me!
And Zoe, hats off to you girl!!! Amazing job.
omg the work that went into this video AND the party???? i’m in awe 🐥
What an Amazing 30th Birthday Celebration!!! I really enjoyed it. You and your team did a stellar job of planning and execution!!! Happy Birthday🎉🎉🎉 🎉
YOUR DAD CLEANED UP!!!!!!
He looks soooooo sharp!
Wow! So beautiful, everyone looks so nice. Raven, you did that! The party is marvelous and Raven I am so proud of you and may you accomplish so much more along with wonderful memories and great health. Have a blessed day ya'll.
Wowww! I’m not one to really comment on videos but just wowww‼️ I’m literally tearing up just seeing the love & support that was in the room was just beautiful you truly made your viewers feel as though we were physically there & I thank you for taking us through the process with you🙏 This is most people birthday dream😍😩🥹. Keep up the good work! It’s only going up from here🥰
The short short hair is soooo my favorite hairstyle of yours! It just reveals the superstar energy I feel like 😂❤️❤️❤️
Everyone looked a amazing. Your team did a fantastic job 🎉. The details were on point. Zoe knocked it out of the world.
Yayeee 🎉🎉 absolutely Beautiful Gorgeous an over the Top Raven style extravaganza. Blew it out of the Hollywood fashion More Glam than anyone could ever imagine.. this bday party 🥳 was definitely one for the memory books 🎉. Shout to everyone behind the scenes. Loved every intricate detail How bout a Big Shout Out 2 Newspaper Boy Heyyyy 😅!!! Thks so much for sharing your special Day Mama 🎉🥂🥳🎉🥂❤
Thank you for “inviting” us to your party. I felt as though I was there. This party was INCREDIBLE!!!!! So much hard work was put in and you could tell. I loved it all!
The anticipation was literally KILLING ME. This was absolutely one of the BEST planned birthday parties I’ve ever watched. The GLITZ & GLAM of this bday event was SPECTACULAR. HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY RAVEN, you showed up and definitely SHOWED out! 🔥👏🏼🙌🏼🔥👏🏼🙌🏼🔥👏🏼🙌🏼🔥👏🏼🙌🏼🎯
All of your guest UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT 😍😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Man!!! What a party! What an amazing team! 20s across the board! Everything was executed beyond I could even imagine, so I’m sure it blew your mind as well. I must say though, my fave clip was seeing Ziya laying in your dads lap at the party. That touched my heart so deep and brought the biggest smile & joy to my heart! 🤍🤍 Happy birthday Raven & Big shoutout to Zoe, Momma Toni & Micaela!!!!!
I got so emotional watching this. Raven, you did that!!! You are so loved, so dedicated, best mom and everyone around you continue to show up for you, and that goes to show what a fantastic person you are. Happy birthday, cheers to 90+ more years in great health!!!
Not me tearing up the whole video 😭! I've been watching you for probably 10 years now. I think I found you when DIYing jean shorts was like the thing in high school lol and you used to do clothing DIYS but anyway I can genuinely say I just love you and you have been super motivating ( as we have a lot of similarities, especially with motherhood) it's just been amazing watching you and Ziya grow :) Happy Belated Birthday🎂 You look Amazinggg and Ziya looked so beautiful, her outfit came out perfect.
Okay but your dad's outfit! SHARP!!!
Happy Birthday Raven!! The party was awesome. Everything was so so beautiful. Thank you for inviting us.
🎉🎉🎉Awesome...10's across the board.
What a glamorous birthday party. You all are the decorating/party planning dream team!
Omg I love this. I want to throw my husband a really big 40th birthday party (he’s 37 now) but this is giving me so many great ideas
Finally!! Can’t wait to see this one 😊😊
Me toooo ahhh I love raven so so much ❤😊
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 the party was absolutely beautiful. I’ve never seen a party that was so put together. Everyone looked stunning and they were enjoying themselves. The planning was executed magnificently. Thanks for sharing the footage 💃💃💃
I watched the first live premiere but the chat was so fun and lit I had to come back and REALLY watch the video. Bravo to Mrs. Toni, Zoe and Michaela!👏🏾 I felt like I was there and everyone looked AMAZING! Happy belated birthday Raven! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Raven you was a knock out. Everyone understood the assignment. Well done.
Absolutely SMASHING!!!!! You deserved it. You brought in your 30's with an unforgettable Bang! Everyone looked Amazingly Classic and your Glam was spot on! As always, Shout out to Team Raven, you all are Epically Talented!!!!
Your Party entrance dress was to die for. The seamstress is a real gem. Absolutely, gorgeous and glamorous. You and your team did a fabulous job. You killed it. Loved your hair. Congrats on your 30th Birthday. I have a feeling only bigger and better things are coming your way. Stay grounded, focused and humble. God got you covered. Loved your Birthday planning video series. You made it happen.
Accolades to Zoey, on a job well done. Also, your new assistant, vendors, Brother and your GREAT supportive Parents. GOD BLESS.🙏🏽
This is it 👏 🎉 By far Ravens best event to date! 💅 Zoey you done AMAZING 🤩 Happy 30th Virgo ♍️ 💜
I think this is the best way to show off your amazing 30th birthday party! Going live and being able to get your viewers raw reaction! Love the way you manage your content these days! What a inspiration! Thank you (can’t wait to watch this)💕👏 Happy birthday, wishing many more 🎉🎉
Her parties are always AMAZINGGGG ❤
you can really see how much effort was put into this party and this video. following a theme requires strong attention to detail, and y'all absolutely nailed it. looked like an unforgettable night.
Raven is a queen and a model! She is so pretty 🤩
Popssssss look goodt
When all pieces fall into place… Absolutely amazing
This is Virgo Supremacy at its FINEST!!! Happy belated birthday my good Virgo sis 🎉🎉🎉 Since I missed the live chat, here are my thoughts: The execution of this party was top tier, for real! Everything was on point, down to the finest detail!!! S/o to Zoe and the team!!! Yall did yall's big one with this party! Such a vibe! And the way this was filmed was just immaculate! Felt like I was there. Grammy and Paw Paw looked SHARP!! Ziya and Bella's outfits were cute. Your guests did well sticking to the dress code. The decor and drink menu looked great. You did a good job altering the 2nd dress yourself. And the first dress = STUNNING!! When you made your grand entrance I was just over here smiling with joy for you. I'm glad it turned out so well. From the RayBabyRay days in the pink and green/teal Arizona tea room to present day Raven, you've come such a long way and your journey has been beautiful. Congrats on everything and happy birthday again 🎉🎉🎉💕
It was such a VIRGO VIBE!!!! Yesssss indeed!
Raven you and your crew outdid yourselves with this one. What an amazingly beautiful way to enter your thirties. Very impressive 🥰
So cool! You could feel the love in the room and your joy through the camera. Thanks for taking us along ❤