Big Brother Big Sister – Big Night 12: Mardi Gras!

The Institute of Contemporary Art 75^th Anniversary

The Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gala

A Corporate Holiday Party at the Mandarin Oriental

Fashion Week Tent Event

A Retirement Bash at The EpiCenter

A Winter Wonderland at the Fairmont Copley

Chihuly Inspired Reception at the Museum of Fine Arts

The Dimock Center – Steppin’ Out Gala

A Quintessential Boston Winter Wedding

And here’s to many more elaborate and exciting events for our amazing clients in 2012!

Reminiscent of a classic winter wonderland, this modern and elegant interpretation of this theme allowed for an interactive evening of dancing, lounging, eating, and celebrating.  A photo station set behind a sheered-off section of the Fairmont Copley ballroom called “Frozen Memories” allowed guests to have their photo taken and then inserted into a snow globe for a festive holiday take-away.  Cake pops decorated with flavorful snowflakes were abundant as guests brought red velvet, chocolate, and vanilla bites homes with them!

There’s nothing like a Smilebooth with a festive backdrop to add fun to your evening.  Adorn your desk – this sleek machine produced logo-branded image strips that were slipped into plastic frames for guests to take away.

And arguably the best part of the evening, Livingston Taylor performed beneath the pulpit throughout the night. (Our Jill might be his biggest fan!)

In an entertainment-filled affair, the Dimock Center’s 2011 Steppin’ Out Gala was certainly an evening of fun at the Westin Copley Place.  Guests arrived to find lit marquees above various ballroom doors, denoting the locations of performances by a plethora of musical acts to ensue later in the evening.  After a smooth, iPad facilitated registration, guests were invited to enjoy cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and mingling as they awaited dinner.

The ballroom doors opened and guests found themselves in an elegant yet whimsical venue.  Dynamic lighting played off of glass centerpieces, transforming the room into a space that shimmered.  After a three course meal, guests hopped amongst smaller rooms to enjoy musical acts from the Harlem Gospel Choir, the North Shore A Capella Group and more!

We recently had the opportunity to work in one of our favorite venues – the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston!  The foundation’s raw gallery space is an event designer’s dream; a clean slate that’s ready for anything.  We chose sleek, modern pieces and accented them with bold linen and pops of color.  The fabulous in-house artwork doesn’t hurt, either.

Blasts of amber and red light worked in tandem with an abundance of candlelight to really bring the space to life.

A live chef demo station quickly became the hub of the party. Local celebrity Chef Jamie Mammano of Mistral was on hand churning out plates of mouth-watering pasta to eager guests. Towards the end of the night, the station transitioned from savory to sweet, plating up sinfully delicious profiteroles.

Rounding out the evening, DJ Kupah worked the beats from the second floor balcony as guests grooved the night away!

Repeat anyone? We’re always looking for an excuse visit Mistral…

All 700 guests arrived at the ICA and to their surprise, they were immediately whisked away to an unknown location!  Nineteen trolleys transferred guests directly to the Delta Hanger where they were greeted by traffic controllers in tyvek suits.  Anticipation rose as guests passed through the Delta support building and under a constructed marquis, ultimately finding a branded 757 parked just inside the entryway.  Entering beneath the plane, guests arrived in a cocktail area filled with scattered high tops, soft seating and Delta baggage carts.  Trays of hors d’oeuvres and 3oz (TSA regulation size) tequila and lime shooters were passed.  Cocktail bubblers were stationed around the space, allowing guests to pour their own blood orange cosmopolitans.

Following cocktails, guests were invited to sit at the eclectic array of tables for a two-course dinner featuring tuna ceviche and venison.  Table decor included monochromatic fresh florals and the table numbers reflected the last 75 years of the Museum’s life-span.  The ICA’s program was enhanced with a contemporary dance performance by Rashaad Newsome, and once completed, guests then re-boarded the trolleys for dessert and (late into the night) dancing at the ICA!

And who doesn’t love some praise here and there? Our new favorite Delta Hangar manager, Joe passed friendly feedback our way – “I like working with people who work their ass off and “get it done” so it was a pleasure to team up with Corinthian Events. After a little sleep I was able to kick back and think about what we just accomplished. Pretty amazing. You guys run a class act organization and believe you guys are top choice in event planning.”  That’s another great success for CE, if you ask me!

Photography: Matt Teuten

Guests gathered in the Museum of Science’s Blue Wing for an unforgettable corporate dinner reception last Wednesday.  Welcomed into the wing by a strolling mad scientist, guests were awed by his slew of tricks – sometimes the line between magic and science is hard to define!

Seasonal cuisine filled the food stations which were situated throughout the wing’s three floors to allow guests to simultaneously graze and interact with the museum exhibits.  Autumnal linens adorned cocktail tables, while an array of creative and “science-y” centerpieces completed the theme.  Low cocktail tables were home to containers of assorted futuristic glowing gels.

Grouped test tubes held delicate orchids or calla lillies on the high communal tables.

Quirky floral filled beakers were scattered on the high tops.

Celosia (or as we fondly refer to them, “brain flowers”) rested on 60 inch rounds.

It was, quite literally, a glowing event!

Check out the Cyber Café décor – complete with two fully functioning coffee bars, lounge seating and fresh flowers!

For the evening reception, guests were transported to Providence’s own “Little Italy” – Federal Hill.

A grand entryway welcomed guests to “the Hill” while décor included a working fountain (reminiscent of De Pasquale Plaza), park benches, lampposts and trees.

Interactive chef demo stations featured chefs from four local hot spots – Blue Grotto, Pane e Vino, Potenza, and Camille’s. Custom signage, menu boards and surrounding table décor reflected the individual personality of each restaurant. From simple white linen with lanterns, to elegant supper club lamps and even rod iron café tables complete with umbrellas, Corinthian Events ensured guests experienced all that “the Hill” has to offer in one, fabulous evening!

The whole city is talking about it; and if you haven’t been to see it yet the Chihuly Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston should be high on your list of things to do (don’t worry, you have until August 7th).  As you enter, you will notice that Dale Chihuly’s glass blown flowers may be stagnant but they are very much interactive!  Throughout the entire exhibition, each eye-catching piece is conversing deliberately and playfully with the others, creating a fantastical and completely captivating composition.

With the colored glass being perhaps the most apparent aspect of the exhibition, what better way to design a dinner reception in the new Shapiro Family Courtyard, than to play on those colors?  So we did just that.  Using orange, turquoise and purple, the vibrancy of Chihuly’s work was echoed throughout the courtyard with rich linens and whimsical florals scattered on the cocktail lows and high top tables.

There’s still a month left for us to plan your very own Chihuly event!

There’s nothing like a night in Las Vegas but ditch the plane tickets because everyone wins when we bring the “gambling” fun and neon lights of the strip straight to Boston!  There is an unmistakable energy at a casino night – whether a fundraiser or corporate affair, the enthusiasm you will experience as you step into the room is contagious and will keep your friends and colleagues betting all night long.  Armed with an envelope containing customized “funny money” and basic instructions for cashing in – watch your guests race to the tables to reel in the big bucks!  Remember, that fake cash can earn your “high rollers” cold hard prizes or even help raise money for your favorite cause!

Place a bet and hope that the money wheel thinks alike!

With 36 numbers to choose from  – it’s a chance to win big!  (Or loose big… but don’t worry, it’s only “funny money!”)

See if “Lady Luck” is on your side while you bet against a professional dealer and your fellow guests at the Blackjack tables!

Ching, ching for the win!  There’s nothing quite like the sound of singing slot machines to instantly transport you to Vegas.

Whew that was fun – next stop, Monte Carlo!