Scope Out the South End.

According to the New York Times in June 2006 – Boston’s South End had officially “emerged.”  Four years later, it is holding on strong to it’s hip ways with an abundance of fresh venues making it a great spot for your next networking event, cocktail party, product launch, or fundraiser.  Thanks to BizBash for scouring these sweet spaces.

The Harrison Power Plant-

The Mars Made Showroom -

Walker Contemporary -

Talk to this Boston Event Planner for more information about hosting a fun, trendy and unique event in the South End.

We want to hear from you – in what space do you dream to hold your next event?

Today, we are ten!

We started the morning with a celebratory toast to the tenth anniversary of Corinthian Events!  Here’s a look at a few of the fun times along the way.

And here’s to many more!

Jazz Up Your Meeting.

Put your best foot forward without “breaking the bank.”  Yes!  It is possible to create a beautiful meeting space without going beyond your budget.  Last night we created a unique look for a basic hotel ball room simply by adding custom linens, florals and ambient lighting.  We were able to cut costs but remain chic by making use of what was available to us like using the complimentary hotel linens with a tinge of gold on all of the food stations.

This effective transformation incorporated the existing ballroom decor with an added flare for the perfect business backdrop.  By choosing browns and golds with a hint of blue for the unifying color scheme this allowed us to work with the space, not fight against the existing carpet and in house linens which complemented the decor.

To spice up your next business meeting, call up this Boston Event Planner to keep your budget in the forefront while unifying the decor and space.

Good News!

Lucky for lots of us, there are emerging signs of a dwindling recession.  After over a year of cuts throughout the industry, corporate clients are realizing that travel,  incentives and events are absolutely vital to a successful operation.  Meetings Review’s article “Performance Level: Are Overseas Incentives Bouncing Back?” shares the promising results of a study based in the United Kingdom, highlighting that international incentive programs are essential in a challenging economy.  Encouraging top performers through creative incentives has proved to be the most effective reward mechanism for leading corporations like Goodyear Dunlop UK and Shire Pharmaceuticals.

In conjunction with this increase in travel, there are more reasons than ever to visit the historical city of Boston!  In a time where perception is everything, Boston is a destination filled with prestigious educational institutions, a hub of the medical industry and the economic center of New England, meaning your guests will be immersed in sophisticated and intellectual culture, and not perceived as dilly-dallying on the golf course.

The city’s Media & Tourism group has teamed with a slew of popular airlines to feature all that this vibrant and unique city has to offer – winter activities, summer fun, culinary surprises, a sports destination and cultural treats.  Included in the promotions are airlines AirTran, American, Southwest, JetBlue, Porter and Virgin America (which you can take from LA to Boston for $109!).

Pair that deal with all of the history, culture and activities in store upon arrival and it sounds like you’re going to need a capable meeting planner to help with your Boston incentive needs!

Bring Vancouver to Boston

If you can’t go to the Olympics, let us bring them to you!  This month, we designed and produced a winter wonderland at the Westin Copley, complete with Olympic inspired decor and activities.

Using a glittery palette of silver, blue and white – all the details were addressed from white dots on the dance floor to “fir” trees, silver and blue bauble cylinders to snow flake candle holders, even international flags hung behind the hockey goal.

Looking for competition?  Winter Wii games, arcade-style downhill skiing, a hockey shoot out and enthusiastic karaoke entertained guests until late hours of the evening.  With a green screen available, guests were able to document their evening with chilly photo backgrounds such as a penguin family or mountain peaks.

An interactive and memorable night by all, brought to you by Boston’s premier event company.

The Roaring Twenties

Spice up your holiday party with a theme like this 1920’s event we produced and executed at the Henderson House in Weston, MA.  An elegant and unique venue, the two-story house sits upon a hill and is filled with traditionally decorated rooms.  While cozy enough to be a home, it has the perfect capacity for cocktails and mingling, placing bets at casino tables, psychic readings and learning how to jive.

Greeted by a butler as they entered the house, guests adorned themselves in boas, fedoras, and feathered sparkle headbands and gathered for cocktails in the foyer as a pianist filled the house with upbeat tunes.   “Cigars! Cigarettes!” shrieked the flapper with a hawker tray as she passed around her chocolate treats.

The evening then transitioned upstairs for an elaborate array of food stations, mixed with seating in four uniquely styled dining areas including a guitarist.  Gold, black, cream and burgundy set the mood and unified the decor throughout each room.  A professional dance duo awed guests with a demonstration followed by interactive lessons.

Stepping back in time is such a fun way to celebrate the holidays in creative style!

Big Night 11 – Party Like a Rockstar

The Theme: party like a rock star.

And that’s just what happened at last weekend’s Big Night event to support Big Brother Big Sister of Massachusetts Bay.  We designed and produced the event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center turning the venue into a full on 80’s rock party.  Guests negotiated their way through the feisty paparazzi into a sophisticated prefunction area where white and orange lounge furniture created classy enclaves for intimate conversations.

Then enter the ballroom – where the decor exemplified the grunge of the rock era.  Tables were adorned in edgy dive bar style with dart boards, half-yards of ale, beer coasters, graffiti, ping pong paddles and even Jack Daniels bottles turn tulip vases.

Headlining the entertainment was the local rock phenom, The J. Geils Band, putting on a crowd-pleasing show for the guests.  Followed by French Lick – it was music to be remembered – and dance party until 2am.

Check out BizBash for their coverage of the event.  Rock on!

The Holidays Are Brighter This Season

This holiday party sparkled as over sized lit stars hung from the ceiling adding light along with a festive look. Soft seating was available in an elegantly draped central hexagon,  light up tables glowed and silver and navy created the predominant color scheme for the night.

Priceless…

Smooth Sailing

Corinthian Events assisted the Boston Sailing Center on Lewis Wharf in creating an open house event to showcase their great event space on the top of their river boat and their great fleet of boats, perfect for a corporate outing or team building event. It was a great night on the water. Guests were able to go for a sail boat ride on the harbor as well as enjoying great food and drink while enjoying a fabulous view!