Olivier Events: Brides Florida Magazine & Brides.com 2009 Market Party

The Brides Florida/Brides.com event was a HUGE success! Over 400 local event professionals were treated to a night of networking, fun and PURE indulgence. From the moment the guests walked into T. Pepin's Hospitality Centre, they knew that it was going to be one spectacular party.

The event design and overall decor was beyond brilliant thanks to the fabulous designers as well as the top-notch event rentals that were provided. I personally loved the color scheme of pewter and plum and know I will be seeing a lot more of it. The custom-made ceiling accents were such a huge hit, as were the hundreds of floral arrangements that completely brought the room to life.

I can honestly say that the food and drinks absolutely blew my mind. Guests were welcomed with a Passion Champagne cocktail to kick off the celebration followed by several speciality drinks including a Yuzu Luxe Sour garnished with black sea salt and a Perfect Plum Martini that matched the room decor. Stations of Lobster Mac N Cheese, Maple and Bourbon Glazed Short-ribs, Shabu-Shabu, Pan-seared Black Grouper and Assorted flat-breads (not to mention the slew of passed hors d'oeuvres) filled the entire event space. The food definitely didn't stop there! Freeze 321, a nitrogen ice cream system provided the perfect scoop for both the chocolate hazelnut won ton and the black Forest lava cake. A separate dessert station of mouth-watering bite sized delectables were as beautiful as they were tasty.

At this event I finally got to experience TEXT LIVE, as mentioned in one of my previous blog posts. It was so much fun and allowed guests to really get involved in the event. Hands down, the show stopper of the evening was my personal surprise to the guests- BLACK VIOLIN. People are STILL talking about this performance and will be for quite some time. Be sure to check back for the video of the performance and other highlights from the event.

I cannot even begin to thank all of the fabulous vendors that made this event possible. It was an honor to work with each and every one of them!

The Dream Team:

Catering: Puff N Stuff

Venue: T Pepin's Hospitality Centre

Floral Design and Decor: Botanica Design Studio

Draping and Decor: conceptBAIT

Photography: K and K Photography

Lighting: Bay Stage Lighting

Furniture: AFR Event Furnishings
Stationary and Signage: Paper Presence

Entertainment & Text Live: Soundwave Productions

Bar sponsor: RSBP Events

Bar sponsor: Pepin Distributing