Wow! Oh the places you’ll go – right here in Oakland! The theme of the party was “Where in the World is (the birthday boy).” Barbara Llewellyn Event Planning & Catering did an AMAZING job creating an original and spectacular event, where every food station represented a different country. There were two large rooms and an outdoor space at Uptown Body and Fender – an autobody shop in Oakland that was completely transformed into a hot night party spot! The outdoor space represented Russia, and I thought it was the most spectacular because it had an ice-topped bar featuring Russian vodkas and caviar, imitation-stuffed polar bears, cushy seating and roaring fire pits. Inside, there was a German beer garden setting that served sausage and short ribs, complete with picnic tables! There was also a Mexico room with mini margarita shots and tacos, and an equally fabulous U.S. station with a replica of the Statue of Liberty and the Trans America tower serving mini burgers and fries! I think the guests were all amazed, and they all played their parts by dressing as the citizens of the world. It was not hard to guess where in the world some of the guests were from! Everyone danced the night away to the Notorious band. What a BLAST of a party!
Vendors:
Event Planning, Flowers and Food: Barbara Llewellyn Catering & Event Planning
Lighting – Got Light
Band – Notorious
Rentals and Props – Blue Print Studios
Russia – So Fine Event Design and Classic Party Rentals
Ice Sculpture - Clear Memories
Cake: Debbie Does Cakes
Posted on 2/07/13 in Events, Thoughts, Unusual Locations | No Comments
As I mentioned in my last post, this party was quite a party and by the looks of it and in times like these much needed by the 2,000+ people that attended! I’m posting The Regency Center’s three gorgeous rooms in order from where the party started on up, but first a HUGE thanks to our hosts! What a fabulous job! Also, This was a lot to post, so I apologize to anyone whose work does not appear here. I couldn’t post everything since it was such a huge party, but hopefully you will be represented by the Regency! EVERYTHING was gorgeous!
The yummy hors d’oeuvres on the right is by Knight’s Catering:
Sutter Room:
Entertainment: Times Four
A/V: Everything Audio Visual
Lighting: Impact Lighting and Production
Furniture, Plants and Décor: Hartmann Studios
Floral Design: Spiral Hand Floral and Event Design
Food Stations: Grace Street Catering, Union Street Catering Company, Blue Heron Catering, Knights Catering
Grace Street Catering:
foreground table Knights Catering:
Blue Heron Catering:
Grand Ballroom:
Entertainment: The Rudolfi Music Agency (harpist, pianist), Bay Music and Entertainment (DJ), The Sun Kings
A/V: The Regency Center and Lumatech
Lighting: Got Light
Trussing: Lumatech
Furniture, Floral, and Décor: Blueprint Studios
Linens: Napa Valley Linens
Food Stations: Barbara Llewellyn Catering and Events, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, Melons Catering and Events, La Bonne Cuisine Fine French Catering
Passed Hors d’oeuvres: McCall and Associates Catering
Paula LaDuc Fine Catering Presentation:
La Bonne Cuisine’s Presentation:
McCall’s presented passed Hors d’oeuvres:
Blueprint Studios did the central bar:
Lodge:
Entertainment: Lee Presson and the Nails, Hubba Hubba Revue, misc.
A/V and Lighting: Everything Audio Visual
Furniture: Cort Event Furnishings
Floral Design: Cherries
Linens: Blue Water Party Rentals
Food Stations: Living Room Events Catering, Small Potatoes Catering
Passed Hors d’oeuvres: Global Gourmet Catering
Small Potatoes Catering presented a lovely dessert:
Living Room Events:
Credits for Entire Building:
Bar Service: Best Beverage Catering
Glassware, china, miscellaneous rentals: Blue Water Party Rentals
Photography: Julie Mikos, Photographer
Videography: Thomas Hughes Films
Exterior Lighting and Building Projection: Lumatech
Posted on 5/13/09 in Events, Press, Vendors | No Comments
The Regency Center held their Centennial Gala Celebration last night utilizing all three of their gorgeous ballrooms. It was a truly fabulous event and I was honored to be asked to photograph it. I took the morning off because I was pooped from running around three floors so only have time today to provide a sneak peek. There will be tons more on Monday! I have also listed all of the incredible sponsors below the photographs, but will specify which room is which and sponsors on Monday! I now have to get ready for Jodi and Shane’s wedding!
Sutter Room:
Entertainment: Times Four
A/V: Everything Audio Visual
Lighting: Impact Lighting and Production
Furniture, Plants and Décor: Hartmann Studios
Floral Design: Spiral Hand Floral and Event Design
Food Stations: Grace Street Catering, Union Street Catering Company, Blue Heron Catering, Knights Catering
Grand Ballroom:
Entertainment: The Rudolfi Music Agency (harpist, pianist), Bay Music and Entertainment (DJ), The Sun Kings
A/V: The Regency Center and Lumatech
Lighting: Got Light
Trussing: Lumatech
Furniture, Floral, and Décor: Blueprint Studios
Linens: Napa Valley Linens
Food Stations: Barbara Llewellyn Catering and Events, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, Melons Catering and Events, La Bonne Cuisine Fine French Catering
Passed Hors d’oeuvres: McCall and Associates Catering
Lodge:
Entertainment: Lee Presson and the Nails, Hubba Hubba Revue, misc.
A/V and Lighting: Everything Audio Visual
Furniture: Cort Event Furnishings
Flora Design: Cherries
Linens: Blue Water Party Rentals
Food Stations: Living Room Events Catering, Small Potatoes Catering
Passed Hors d’oeuvres: Global Gourmet Catering
Entire Building:
Bar Service: Best Beverage Catering
Glassware, china, miscellaneous rentals: Blue Water Party Rentals
Photography: Julie Mikos, Photographer
Videography: Thomas Hughes Films
Exterior Lighting and Building Projection: Lumatech
Posted on 5/10/09 in Events, Press, Vendors | 2 Comments
