FEATURED EVENT Molly's Debutante Party

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Light up the Night

by Tiffany Batchelor

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou

There is a magical moment each evening when the golden haze passes from day to night. The Corpus Christi Yacht Club proves to be an optimal location to catch glitter on the water and downtown cityscape on the horizon.

The Flood family came to Avenue I Events with an event concept. The objective, a debutante party for daughter Molly with a casual, yet chic, refined, yet bohemian, candle-lit night. Molly, warm, authentic, and graceful was immersed in the design by Avenue I Events and TM Wildflowers. The final product: bohemian chic with eclectic illumination with candles and lanterns to light up the night.

A burgundy and gold foil invitation in a laser cut pocked announced the event to guests. The indoor and outdoor venue was transformed with creative lighting and casual seating. The patio offered couches, peacock chairs, poufs and pillows for a communal lounge vibe. Long farm tables and bar tables were lit with prayer candles and tin lanterns for dining. The comfortable seating and warm candlelight reflected the friendly and warm nature of the honoree.

A polished, yet eclectic menu offered a seasonal salad station, hearty charcuterie, and coastal cuisine. Every guest’s thirst was quenched at the open bar. Continuing the “light up the night” theme, bananas foster was served on the patio at an interactive sweet station.

The band entertained guests with a mix of genres from singer songwriter to pop. With the music loud, the dance floor proved multi-generational with songs for everyone. As the band concluded, the DJ mixed songs and kept the crowed dancing past midnight. A photo booth captured guests’ personalities and the evening full of memories and laughter.

The night’s focus was to celebrate Molly surrounded by family and friends. Molly’s warm, genuine personality was reflected as only she could “light up the night”.

For more photos click to see the MOLLY GALLERY

Photography by Dreamthorp Photography

Design collaboration by TM Wildflowers and Avenue I Events

Lighting and floral by Peony Bliss

FEATURED EVENT Olivia's Debutante Ball

An Artful Approach to Having a Ball

by Tiffany Batchelor

Luxury event design requires an artful eye, spatial balance, and resources to build what the imagination creates. Haute Belle Events brings a unique design expertise to event planning. When Avenue I Events was approached to collaborate, the response was immediate.

The Art Museum of South Texas offers a grand space for maximum entertaining. Our goal was to create youthful elegance using a metallic blend of colors for a special Debutante Ball. Texture, fabrics, and lighting are aesthetically pleasing to the eye, while music, bites, and bar appeal to the rest of the senses.  

Imagination began to take shape as we dreamed up ways to implement youthful sophistication through balloons, use of floor space, furniture, menu and unique ways to document the fun.

 The design came into focus through backdrops of white and silver balloons and mirrored disco balls, creatively situated in pools or swags. The venue sparkled with bursts of gold, white, and silver here, there, and everywhere. The entry, food display, bar, photo booth, stairwell, and stage all basked in the decorative glory.

A thoughtful menu for a polished honoree required bite sized ingenuity served on a marble platter. Champagne bubbles with masterpiece stir sticks, and her name in white with a disco ball, added to the hype.

The night’s focus was to celebrate Olivia surrounded by family and friends. No better way to elevate the party than with an insanely talented band with all the right moves. Olivia showcasing her inner star on stage with the mic and a balloon drop dramatically adding the exclamation point.

Last call and goodbyes were accompanied with mini cookies and milk. Elegantly executed, this event and collaboration was an absolute ball.