The incomparable Gloria Wong did the design, partnering with Jubilee Lau to do the planning. The scope of the event was unsually large and the two of them made a fantastic team, with Jubilee organizing all the different components with such finesse. It's amazing to hear of a concept from someone very creative, with a incredible vision and then see it come to life. The design included guests entering where carnation elephants flanked a water lily "pond", and an asian inspired bar with delicate "spirit house" details, and a banyan tree with cascading ribbons of seating cards. I loved the way the colors got richer as the event progressed to dancing in a lounge area. Sumptuous velvet upholstered panels and custom designed sofas surrounded the dance floor. An imaginatively enticing array of food was served in specially designed stations, such as a "patisserie".
The event reminded me of what an amazing array of creative event professionals we have in the Bay Area -it's a priviledge working with such talent. Anna Williams of McCalls Catering is a treat to work with - calm, focused, always gracious. I appreciated the attentive but relaxed presence of Andrew of StudioMSV for videography. The spectacular abundance of florals were by Nancy Liu Chin.
