JANUARY 30TH, 2012
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JANUARY 4TH, 2012
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
With “Winter Wonderland” 2011’s holiday decor inspiration of choice, this season, we added the ballroom at the Fairmont Copley Place to our list of frosty yet elegant transformations. Passing through a white carpeted forest of birch, guests found themselves in a ballroom brought to life. Tables glittered and glistened with soft candlelight and reflective crystal strings; soft seating areas were plush with platinum furniture and enhanced with soft lighting. Then, before guests eyes, it began to snow right inside the ballroom! The stagnant decor (in the form of stilted human birch trees) came to life as snowflakes fell from the ceiling. A birch tree gave a wink as the silver “tree” central on the iconic mirror bar magnificently ruffled her leaves…
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!
DECEMBER 23RD, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
At Corinthian Events, we like to celebrate the holidays with a bubbly toast, a centrally positioned table filled with edible treats (thanks to our awesome vendors and clients), and with a much anticipated Yankee Swap. This year, we ventured to Market for a delicious 3-course lunch, a few toasts (and a roast), and of course the sharing of gifts. With an iPad cover, a pedicure set, decadent truffle oil and a Labrador calender – it might have been the most competitive yet!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us – we’ll see you on Tuesday!
DECEMBER 6TH, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
Boasting one of the best downtown locations in Boston and doused with colonial history, this past month, the Old South Meeting House provided the iconic back drop for a corporate dinner reception. As guests arrived at the venue, they were welcomed with the host’s glowing logo projected on the sidewalk and made their way inside the museum to find passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and tables set amongst the pews.
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!)
DECEMBER 2ND, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
We’ve been determined the 91st Women Led Business in Massachusetts by the very prestigious Boston Business Journal! Thank you for hosting us at such an inspiring lunch filled with Boston’s top female business leaders!
NOVEMBER 28TH, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
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!
NOVEMBER 22ND, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
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…
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
Last weekend, Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art celebrated its 75th anniversary with a party raising $1.9 million for the museum. When the annual gala could not be held on the waterfront as traditionally planned, the ICA came to us for a unique venue alternative. And we found just that! Our day started at 4am, ensuring that Delta planes were cleared of the space and trucks were escorted onto the tarmac to unload – a busy, setup-filled day!
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
OCTOBER 13TH, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
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!
SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2011
By CORINTHIANEVENTS
Everyone deserves to put their feet up and be pampered from time to time (even us)! A slight change from the activity-infused outings of years past, this summer we did just that.
Ready for Adventure!
A mimosa-filled cheers to a day that started at a South End favorite, Lan’s nail salon! We were pampered with pedicures and found out who the real event planners are (those who don’t forget to pack their flip flops, ahem…).
Cheers!
Pedis, mimosas & forgotten flops
And then the ultimate in summer relaxation, lunch and lounging poolside. Thanks to the Colonnade, we basked in the sun while catching up on gossip mags.
Arrival at the Colonnade - what's next?!
Lounging poolside.
The grande finale to our 2011 outing – a sweet suite party! Who can resist an excuse for sheet cake? With so many reasons to celebrate (a birthday, a farewell, and two fab newbies) we indulged.
Bye bye Vanessa, happy birthday Page!
Amy, Sonya & Elizabeth
Tamara, Amy, Vanessa, Laura & Vic
Now onto the holiday parties?
