Gala Events and Washington Talent teamed up on May 4, 2008, along with several other vendors, to showcase the Bolger Center as an up and coming event venue. The guests were inundated with wedding and Bar/Bat Mitzvah options, from music to entertainment to décor, and Gala Events was there to provide information on how to maximize the event space with regard to budget and overall look.
Gala displayed a wide variety of specialty linens, artwork, themed, and floral centerpieces, and custom signage. The biggest buzz was centered around our custom in-house tables. From wood plank tables washed in white for a shabby chic look or painted brown for a more natural feel, to white vinyl club tables, to chocolate brown leather tables, to brushed aluminum high tops, guests simply loved the idea of a table without linen. They could see that our tables are not only décor elements in and of themselves, but they also create a sleek look very much in tune with the summer trends.
Another big trend in special events is a less formal look and feel. As such, it is very important to offer unique, out-of-the box concepts with regard to décor. In addition to the tables that I mentioned above, Gala showed the ways in which our custom bars can be utilized for purposes other than the traditional beverage service. For example, we used our lighted martini bar as a contemporary hors d’oeuvres station, our glass block bar to serve fruit smoothies, flavored waters, and designer teas, and our 50’s diner bar to display root beer floats, popcorn, and other fun foods. Our fabulous mahogany bar would make the perfect set up to service a late night hot cocoa station, complete with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cherries, and of course kahlua!
Exotic fusion foods are also very much in style, and as such, we showcased a Moroccan, Indian, and Asian inspired table dressed in a combination of vibrant orange, yellow and turquoise linens. A gold candelabra was placed in the center, topped with a cascade of brightly colored flowers and surrounded by jeweled votive holders and colored champagne flutes and wine glasses. Oversized pillows were offered in place of reception chairs, and colored glass plates were topped with large, ornate Pho noodle soup bowls for an absolutely over the top look.
Ultimately, bold colors are in for the summer, and with that, so are bold looks. This event was filled not only with bold colors and bold looks, but more importantly, it was filled with tons of energy! With Gala’s décor and Washington Talent’s entertainment, the Bolger Center showcased it’s reception space in style with bold, overflowing energy, and décor to set the trends.
The author of this blog is Nancy Radin, Senior Event Planner at Gala Events, inc.
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