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.

Kim Lamothe of greenlion  design is a self-taught master forager. There is no telling how far she will go to find the perfect bloom for a bouquet or arrangement. Christopher is the mastermind on the operational side of the business. He takes care of installations and custom projects. Based in Newport, RI this design duo has changed the way brides think about bouquets.

1. Tell us how greenlion design came to be.

Greenlion design started in 2005 as a small space garden and container design company. Over the years greenlion evolved into offering floral designs for weddings and events.

2. What is your floral design style?

Our floral design style is a natural garden inspired style. Flowers and plants have beautiful free-form , rambling shapes in gardens and landscapes, and being inspired by that is the style of arrangements we like to create.

3. Do you have a favorite bloom that you always use in your designs?

Very hard to name favorites as we are inspired and love all plants and flowers, I am partial to sweet peas though. Love their tendrils, long vines, and delicately scented blooms. And Christopher loves Geraniums.

4. What key advice do you always give to clients?

Start with seasonal local blooms, to be sure to compliment the environment and season.  Helps for you floral designs to soften and compliment a space rather than feel forced into it.

Photography by Erin McGinn

Photography by Erin McGinn

Emily & Luke take their guests back in time with event décor reminiscent of old Hollywood at the Providence Biltmore Hotel.

From the moment they were engaged, Emily and Luke knew they wanted their wedding at the Providence Biltmore Hotel. The red velvet drapes with gold rope trim, metallic columns, and ornate chandeliers in the grand ballroom of the Providence Biltmore fit the couple’s old Hollywood theme flawlessly. “We loved the elegance, charm, and romantic feel of the Providence Biltmore. The moment you walk into the hotel and see the grand staircase, glass elevator, and chandeliers, it truly takes you back in time,” the couple described. Shimmery linens covered each table reflecting the light of the crystal chandeliers. Creamy white flowers laced with dangling crystals were perched upon golden baroque urns and surrounded by votive candles on each table. Guests feasted on a delicious cuisine prepared by the Providence Biltmore while enjoying a magical evening back in time.

Sweet femininity with a touch of edginess, that is the Hayley Paige Spring 2017 bridal collection. Deep v-necks, illusion bodices, and intricate embellishments make this collection fresh and lively. Her designs never cease to amaze us and her attention to detail is impeccable. Her client list consists of A-list celebrities and thousands of happy brides. Will you be one of them? Head to The White Dress By The Shore to discover the Hayley Paige Spring 2017 collection first hand.

The White Dress By The Shore || 104 E Main St, Clinton CT || 860.669.4596

Photography by Jessica Haley.