The event was held at
The Woodland Park Zoo, which has 17 different event spaces to host your event. Unfortunately, we didn't dine with the lions; but it was a wonderful atmosphere all the same.
Lancer Catering prepared a wonderful meal of Local and Organic ingredients with an Indonesian twist. Lots of flavor and color to all the courses.
We provided some simple, but fun floral decor for the tables to compliment the exquisite custom linen provided by
BBJ Linen named "Red Decadence." Check out that linen!
We used two simple glass vases wrapped with Aspidestra Leaves and containing a modern and simple arrangement of bright red Carnations. Carnations are so cool on their own - they really are quite chic!
We did a cut and wrap technique on the Aspidestra leaves to create some visual interest on top of the arrangement. The Aspidestra really was an elegant flow to it when treated this way. The ends of the leaves are tucked into the arrangement connecting the two together, rather than one centerpiece on it's own.
We then wrapped each vase with a rustic covered wire and added a feather detail to the wrap. I love the contract of the feather's pattern and texture with the bold carnations. It's all about the details!
So simple, but so chic! Love it.
Our registration piece was made up of all greenery: Magnolia Leaves, Emerald Palm, Aspidestra, Curly Willow and feathers.
We added the detail on the front with a couple Magnolia Leaves wrapped with the rustic wire and then submerged some of the Aspidestra Leaves, partly to hid some mechanics, but also to repeat that wrapped look.
We also did another technique to the Emerald Palm, that is similar to french braiding. It adds some interest to the arrangement. The feel of this piece was very tiki.
Just a simple addition to the votive candles on the cocktail tables. Two Magnolia Leaves.
Being that the theme of the event focused a little on sustainability with a presentation by
Caffe Vita Coffee and their Farm Direct coffee buying program, we tried to keep our floral sustainable as well. We re-used rental vases, all the flowers will be compostable and all other materials are recylable or re-usable. We strive to provide our clients with eco-friendly that minimize our impact on the earth one event at a time.
