BLISS Bash 2017 was a spectacular night of networking and celebrating the launch of our 2017 BLISS Celebrations Guide. Showcasing inspiration is our passion and each year we are blown away with the talent of all the amazing designers that grace the glossy pages of our magazine. THANK YOU to all the talented designers we collaborated with to produce this issue of BLISS Celebrations Guide. Cheers to another year of fantastic events!

The BLISS Bash wouldn’t have been possible without:

Skyline at Waterplace

Russell Morin Catering and Events

Sayles Livingston Design

Be Our Guest

Ormonde Productions

Entertainment Specialists

Valet Connections

The Paper Perfectionist

Sharon Morgera Calligraphy

Sabrina Scolari Photography

The Boston Ballet Gala… an evening filled with elegant performances, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking décor.

The team at AE Events had the pleasure of coordinating the design team for the 2015 Boston Ballet fundraising gala. Each year the Boston Ballet selects an important dance performance to which the event décor and design is centered around. The 2015 selection was inspired by Lady of the Camellias, a ballet adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The Castle at the Boston Park Plaza was filled with rows of mirrored tables from Be Our Guest, reflecting the deep blue lighting above and setting the ambiance for the night. Pillar candles in varying heights illuminated the delicate camellia and baby’s breath that adorned every table. While enjoying various performances guests dined on a delicious dinner prepared by MAX Ultimate Food finished off with petite sweets. “We had a dream team of vendors for this event. As a whole we worked together to make the Boston Ballet Ball an evening to remember,” Mindy Home of AE Events describes.

An elegant cocktail party celebrating the nuptials of Michael and Lauren at the Providence G in the heart of downtown Providence.

Having just returned to Rhode Island from their private ceremony on a chartered yacht at sea amidst the British Virgin Islands, Michael and Lauren wished to celebrate with family and friends at an elegant cocktail party. They sought out event planner Sandra Medeiros to curate the team of professionals to bring their vision to life. The ballroom at Providence G was a blank canvas with vaulted ceilings and an all-white décor just waiting to be transformed into a sparkling oasis of metro elegance. Ormonde Productions illuminated the interior with pink and purple lighting creating a luxe ambiance. Candles in glass vessels in varying heights added warmth and intimacy while small floral arrangements in rich reds designed by Flowers by Semia breathed life into the room. The after party moved everyone downstairs to the Providence G Pub where guests sang karaoke, played pool, and of course more dancing!

A whimsical gala dedicated to exploring how the Peabody Essex Museum inspires innovation and creative expression in the community.

This year’s theme for the annual fundraising gala at the Peabody Essex Museum was motivated by imagination. Antique kaleidoscopes inspired the overall event design which can best be described as colorful, imaginative and whimsical. Fabrics lush with texture from Table Toppers of Newton dressed every surface. Integrating the whimsical theme, gilded crown chairs from Reserve Modern Event Rental were the focal point of the event lounge where guests sipped on cocktails and enjoyed interactive experiences provided by PEM. The Atrium of the Peabody Essex Museum was illuminated with imaginative lighting and projections throughout the night. “Our in-kind partners were key in bringing to life the vision of PEM and the Committee. In particular, Reserve Modern Event Rentals, Peterson Party Center, Table Toppers and I were able to work together to build the perfect atmosphere for our guests full of elegance and whimsy which is a difficult combination to achieve successfully,” said Lauren Fairweather, Director of Events at Peabody Essex Museum.