Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Decorating for the corporate event

Upon first glance of our website one would think, "Of course, they do weddings." While most of our business relies on weddings, we definitely have our share of corporate events. They range in function from 3-day destination corporate retreats to intimate, casual luncheons.

The main concerns from the client when getting hired to design a corporate event are:
#1. "I need to stay within a very tight budget."
#2. "I don't want it to look like a wedding."
#3. "I want it too look really nice."

Here are some ideas....

This was an event for an international financial company at Silver Lake Lodge in Deer Valley just a few weeks ago. From working with the event producer previously, I knew he prefers a more masculine looking, so I suggested using a dark espresso bengaline linen (not shimmery or shiny like a lamour would be) accompanied by these florals using white kale, thistle, safari sunset, and daylilies. I was a little hesitant about using those purple hydrangeas, but I needed that color and something to soften this apres-ski dinner against the more textural blooms.
I cannot say enough about this little number. Simple, modern, and chic.
These inexpensive ($40-ish) centerpieces are perfect for a casual luncheon. (These were for a springtime lunch at The Governor's Mansion)
Up at Stein Eriksen Lodge, we worked with the pastry chef to help display these mini cupcakes as the centerpiece. We sat the dish atop a twig bundle, then sprinkled green cymbidium orchids beneath and at each place setting.
StellaPosy provided the linens, the tables, the seagrass chairs & barstools, the flowers and the candles for this tented winter cocktail hour. (This was before the Great Recession hit and thus, the clients had a bit more of a budget to spend on JUST the cocktail hour!)

If you need to hire an event designer for your corporate event, give StellaPosy a call!! 801-959-5728.



2 comments:

  1. Flower decorations can really entice people to participate in an event! These make it seem like the party's full of freshness, right? One would really wanna eat on a table with those. And remember, always match the color of the linens, table cloths and covers with the decors. Doing that would create a really pleasant effect on the eyes.

    Monica Bremer

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  2. An informative blog to prepare the venue for the corporate event. Helpful tips given on how to decorate the corporate event to make it a success.
    Corporate Events

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