By Michelle Tortuya, Co-Director Programs
There is still talk going around about what an amazing event ABC-OC members had at the Marriott Newport Beach on April 12th, 2011. Thanks to Summer Rubio and her team for helping us put on a truly different and distinguished event experience for all.
As we entered the property, Photographers Moore & Cruz were on-site to snap pictures of guest’s arrival at the ‘step & repeat.’ Our featured ABC-OC Photographer was Stefani Welsh, who took breathtaking photos of all the details and guests. Once outside for cocktails, appetizers and DJ by The Event Consultants, pear champagne cocktails and wine sampling, donated by Purry Communications, awaited. Delicious foods included scallop skewers with wasabi mayo, fresh-made sushi and hand rolls, and handmade tacos made with Korean short rib and Asian slaw.
Florals were provided by Bound, An Event & Floral Studio and consisted of urban, modern elements. The bright punches of color on the tables were linens provided by Fusion Linens.
After the cocktail hour, guests were invited inside to the ballroom filled with more beautiful floral pieces by Bound, pipe & drape and sleek, white lounge furniture by Fusion Linens, stunning lighting by Carcano DJ, and our featured DJ, Geoff with GME Entertainment.
There were not one, not two signature entrée rooms, but four! These included Handmade Lobster/ Scallop Gnocchi (Italy) featuring a Stolling Accordian Player, a Chimi Churri Beef Carving Station w/ Morrocan Style Mint Potato (Argentine/ Latin) featuring a Flamenco Guitarist, Pan Seared Halibut w/ Asian Pepper Sauce- Asparagus & Shitake Mushroom Risotto (Asian) and grilled Polenta w/ Roasted Red Peppers, Feta and Kalmata Olive (Vegetarian). Huge thanks to The Event Consultants for providing all of the live entertainment within the entrée rooms. Wine pairings were also provided in each of the rooms, courtesy of Purry Communications.
For dessert, All You Can Sweet provided a Smores Buffett that was not only gorgeous but delicious! We also had a fabulous, colorful cake provided by Catherine Joanne Cakes, featuring a custom-made cake stand, by Raise The Cake. To go along with the sweets, Brew Ha Ha provided yummy specialty coffees as a perfect ending treat.
Everything documented and taped for us by The Event Consultants Videgoraphy. Paper goods and name tags were spring-theme and so pretty, provided by Calligraffiti. Strolling models in Enzoani gowns showed off beautiful designs. Hair & Make-up provided by Hair Comes The Bride. Swag bags were a super special end of the night surprise, donated by Bloomingdales, Fashion Island.
