Through the years, our WM Events team has designed and planned its share of weddings. From chic to contemporary to rustic, we’ve been expert at bringing every couple’s vision to life. Once, we even planned an entire wedding around the simple theme of purple. But whatever the inspiration, one factor always remained the same – romance.
We have such a thing for romance here, that we don’t think it should be allowed only at weddings. Recently, our team got the chance to pull out all of the romantic stops at a 70th birthday party for one lovely lady whose celebration for 30 guests was a night to remember. And the birthday gal even wore white.
On the gorgeous lawn behind her private home, we created an outdoor experience reminiscent of the Italian countryside. Stringing market lights across the space, we added grapevine balls to provide an air of rusticity. One hundred LED candles lined the pathways through the space and twinkle lights and lanterns added more ambiance as well as illumination.
Below, weathered estate farm tables were stretched into a single row and topped with a runner of live moss. This verdant feature welcomed low, floral centerpieces filled with lush, white and pink ranunculus and roses – garden and standard – golden votives, and greenery. Encircled by mossy twigs, place settings maintained the midsummer forest feel. Elegant, cushioned dining chairs lined the table, and the birthday honoree sat in a throne-like, high-back arm chair.
We added wedding-style accents throughout the reception area, like framed family photos and chilling champagne. The table centerpieces with their delicate rosy blooms were repeated throughout the entire space. With so much romantic style, the birthday cake could not disappoint. The three-tier beauty iced in light pink featured a diamante base to each layer and live florals that complemented the décor. At the top, a sparking “70” disclosed the reason for the celebration.
Following a dinner marked by emotional speeches, guests enjoyed a multicolored fireworks display before trying their luck at the mini-casino, which included craps and a poker table.
This elegant affair showed that weddings aren’t the only cause for infusing romance into events. Because love never goes out of style.
Event Design & Floral: WM Events
Catering: Affairs to Remember
Photography: PWP Studio
Casino: Monte Carlo Productions
Rentals: Collection Event Furnishings, I Do Linens