Inspiration: C.S.I. Themed Bat Mitzvah

C.S.I. the iconic television series presents a variety of  fun, interesting motifs to work with. The following  is evidence of the many directions this investigative party theme can go.  The event for my client was dubbed L.S.I (Lily Shelanski Investigates) to honor our curious honoree. We used many of these ideas in the event design but some did not make the cut.

Stay tuned for the upcoming post of the actual event.

These vignettes were presented to represent all of the cities of C.S.I.

The proposed stage set would incorporate truss, lucite and bold graphics.

Guest seating will be an interactive experience using invisible ink and black light to solve the mystery of where to sit.

The following clip is potential content for the video screens.

Each image below provided inspiration for different elements of the event.

A custom logo incorporating a finger print and the Denver skyline.

DNA candy

Lab coats for the serving staff to wear.

-William Fogler
WM Events

WM Events Styling: Photo Shoot with Lou Freeman Photography

When my friend Lou Freeman called and asked me to style a photo for her I was totally psyched!

The project for a catalog shoot would incorporate a tablescape and runway which the models will be super imposed in- reminiscent of Dries Van Noten’s Spring 2005 show .  We did the shoot in Eventscapes warhouse/showroom which presented the set.

WM Events styled the set incorporating a party or prom design.  This was the perfect project WM Events since we are experts with design and have great resources.

-William Fogler
WM Events

Garden Update: The Bounty Begins

Our garden this year is bearing nicely, continuing the amazing results from last year. My mother has harvested easily 25 – 30 lbs so far, including yellow squash, eggplant, cucumbers, watermelons, and more. It has been a very busy and productive growing season so far. Eating ffresh grown vegetables from our garden is such a luxury.  It really inspires me to be a bit greener in other aspects of my life too.  Combining composting, recycling and gardening I figure my family is offseting a considerable about of carbon, saving money and eating really healthy.

Stay tuned for updates through the season.

With so much more still to produce, we are going to have a huge harvest all season long.

-William Fogler
WM Events

Inspiration: Green Wedding Design

I am in the process of planning a wedding on an organic farm in Boulder, CO.

To prepare for this exciting event I recently went to a dinner with my client Courtney.  Meadow Lark hosts a series of dinners at surronding participating farms.Hosted at Frog Belly Organic Farm an up and coming bio-dynamic farm nesteled in the foothills  north of Boulder offers local free range meats, raw dairy and organic vegtables.

After a very informative tour of the property we were seated at a long farm table next to a pasture of frolicking goats.

The dinner was served and presented from a converted school bus accompanied by a large grill. One long table sat all 40 guests for this fresh multi-course journey. The Menu included fresh baked pita warmed on the grill with hummus, dolmades of swiss chard and brown rice with walnut pesto.

The table was set with crisp natural linen cloths and an array of re-used accesories including wine bottle water carafes and glasses.Vintage cutlery was beautifully complimented with the eccentrically matched china.   This experience gave me a clear understanding of  what it will take to design a wonderful wedding on a farm for my client.  I learned a few things we  will definately strive for and for sure a few things we will  avoid.

Stay tuned for Courtney & Chuck’s wedding late this summer!

William Fogler
-WM Events

William Fogler Helps You Personalize Your Wedding on CBS Atlanta’s Better Mornings

There are plenty of ways to peraonlize your wedding and make it even more memorable. Event planner William Fogler shows us how to use branding and color to make your wedding stand out.

Go HERE to see the video that aired this morning on CBS Atlanta’s Better Mornings.

Special thanks to Affairs to Remember, Papered Wonders, Classic Cheesecakes and Cakes, Classic Party Rentals, Peachtree Tents and Events, and Bob Jamerson (aka Baton Bob).

-William Fogler
WM Events

“Food and Fashion” A Showroom Design for Affairs to Remember Caterers, Atlanta, GA

Colors, patterns and textures in food and fashion run parallel. After doing my homework, I conceived the showroom at Affairs to Remember to showcase this correlation, highlighting the resemblances. One corner displayed various silhouettes, another presented Organic/Eco/Vintage themes, and another textures. Additionally, I included ethnic motifs and their influence in food and fashion.

And let’s not forget our favorite mannequin dressed to impress with her edible ensemble. You can see the construction process here in our previous blog.  I could have won Project Runway with this design!

-William Fogler
WM Events

Construction: Food & Fashion at Affairs to Remember Showroom, Atlanta, GA

Here are some action shots of me and Bob installing Food and Fashion at  Affairs to Remember. You can see in my previous blog the inspiration for my vision.

-William Fogler
WM Events

William Fogler at Bridal Festivals

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-William Fogler
WM Events

Fashion Forward: W Magazine Bat Mitzvah Theme, Denver, CO

Styled as a  fashionable lounge ”M” Magazine honored Madelyn’s chic style and love of fashion.

WM Events, Denver’s boutique event design firm planned and styled the event. Catered by Occasions by Sandy the  focal was a luxe lounge from Design Works by Dave and Mike surrounded by dining tables dressed in Fuschia lamour and Tara overlays from Event Rents Denver. Dress form centerpieces were styled by Newberry Bros. A collection of fun accessories including shoes, scarves, hand bags and jewelery accented the room.

A photo shoot with fashion photographer Jody Zorn of Zorn Photography captured the looks of our honoree that would serve as the cover shot of “M” Magazine and the giant poster images which lined the perimeter of the room. The whole event was perfectly captured by Beth Schneider Photography.

Amenities for the evenings event included an accessories bar, an instant photo take-home from A Custom Look and a chic fashion show presented by “M” Magazine and Dance Traxs.

-William Fogler
WM Events

“A Night in Venice” – Corporate Event, St. Regis Hotel, Atlanta, GA

“In Venice, a good time never goes out of style,” was the head line on the scroll hand delivered to each guests room announcing the surprise Venetian Carnivale theme affair.

Partnering with Dynami Group, Wm Events designed a elegant evening for this corporate client. Patrick Williams Photography captured the details perfectly.

Masked greeters presented revelers with their own mask as they arrived at the cocktail hour for this grand festa. An 8’ gondola centered the space and was accented by a costumed trumpeter which heralded when the grand ballroom opened for dinner. A trio of royal estate tables dressed in custom linens from I do Linens lined with candelabras crowned with lush jewel toned florals from Darryl Wiseman Flowers, while venetian glass votives and  matching glass chargers finished the setting.

A decadent multi course meal including tomato and mozzarella towers and short rib cannelloni were presented by the St. Regis Hotel. Carnivale style entertainers offered a whimsical vignette during the meal time followed by a high energy dance band- both from Absolute Entertainment.

Theme events can inspire and delight corporate event planning, as WM Events proved with a “A Night in Venice,” for this client.

-William Fogler
WM Events