Specialty Cocktails

Specialty cocktails are a great way to spice up any event. I’ve always been intrigued by unique drink concoctions because the possibilities are endless. I love the fact that cocktails are often catered to a particular season because they stimulate the senses so much that we often associate certain drinks with certain months/seasons.

Another facet of specialty cocktails that I find so intriguing is the presentation of them – what type of glass will it be served in? How much will be served per glass? What will be used to garnish the drink? Most people are often drawn to aesthetically pleasing things, so why not make the cocktail look beautiful and delicious at the same time?

There are so many unique things one can do when creating cocktails and no two cocktails are ever truly the same. For your next event, I recommend providing a beautiful and colorful specialty cocktail to keep your guests excited by your creation!

by Anna Pike, Event Planner Intern

Custom Dance Floors

You may notice from my previous blogs that I use the word “custom” pretty frequently. The reason is because nearly everything we do here at Gala is truly custom made for our clients. Custom signage, custom décor, custom layouts and renderings-you get the idea. I’d like to briefly discuss our custom dance floors, as I don’t think you’ll find anything quite like what we do here.

The vast majority of special events include a dance floor. That floor may just be tiles put together by the venue to keep their carpet from getting worn down, but they can be so much more. Custom dance floors involve cut-to-size sheet vinyl that is hand painted by our art director Tom Kemp. This hand painting process can take many hours, but it ensures that the look is artistic and highly professional. Often times, the center logo will be created from adhesive vinyl to ensure sharp lines and vibrant colors. The finished product is a sleek and exceptional piece that guests will remember long after their event has passed.

By Bryan Fox, Senior Designer

Custom Logos

Working as the senior designer at Gala Events for several years, I’ve seen numerous special events come together, from petite and intimate to large and lavish. The event designers at Gala are experts at helping to create a cohesive look to any and all events, regardless of budget. One major facet that I’ve found helps draw the event together, whether it be a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, sweet sixteen or even a corporate party, is having a logo that reflects the event and the individual or company that is hosting it. Not only can this logo can be placed on décor, custom signage, dance floors, projected on walls, etc. during the actual event, but it can also be included on invitations and mementos like custom clothing.

I’ve designed countless custom logos for our clients, from sleek and elegant monograms to graffiti-inspired skater style logos. Often times, if the logo is for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the child’s name will be a very prominent feature on the logo, followed by the date of the event. The font, style, and surrounding graphics reflect the child’s personality and theme of the event. The color scheme of the party will also be incorporated so that the logo is both easily readable and highly artistic. The final product is, in essence, a brand that is created for the child and the party. Adding an element of personalization setting that event apart from the rest!

by Bryan Fox, Senior Graphic Designer