‘Tis the season for countless celebrations…don’t let the stresses of holiday party-planning turn you into a Grinch— Celebrity Floral and Event Designer Mark Masone of Flowers by Topaz and Celebrity Event Planner Ranee Bartolacci-Meir of Insignia Productions are available to share their tips for last-minute party-planning for the holiday season!
FROM MARK MASONE—
· Use what you have! For winter-pretty floral arrangements, bring in outdoor elements and incorporate birch branches, white pine branches and white roses in the arrangements. Love the look of classic poinsettias? Accent the look with rhinestones or with glitter curly-sticks, which can be included in with the plant.
· Any easy way to create a modern flair, forget the typical red-and-green color scheme of the season and embrace different colors, such as plaid, silver, white and jewel tones.
· Remember the little touches that make an event special and unique.
FROM RANEE BARTOLACCI-MEIR—
· Personalize with a theme and carry it throughout. Not only will it make your event memorable but you will have the perfect starting point for the rest of your planning process. Remember: every detail counts— from the invitation, which will set the stage for your fête, to a truly memorable favor that will bring back memories of that special celebration for your guests.
· Every party should possess that Wow! Factor, an aspect of the event that surprises and delights your guests.
· Be a gracious and fun host. Meet-and-greet your guests and thank them for coming. Let them know how happy you are that they attended and that they have made your night special. Toast them! And remember, it is important to not be a nervous wreck and have fun. If the host is overwhelmed, then the guests will notice and that’s no fun. Dance and have a great time and let the event flow.
ABOUT FLOWERS BY TOPAZ: Flowers by Topaz boasts an impressive catalog of resources to assist in making any event a memorable success: from silks and custom fresh arrangements, to plush stuffed animals and plants, even personalized gourmet gift baskets for every day celebrations. Mark and the Flowers by Topaz team manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, placing absolute focus on even the smallest of details. Flowers by Topaz offers clients an array of packages to fit the needs and budgets of its clients— specialty services include: contemporary, traditional and custom fresh floral arrangements, plants, European dish gardens, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, gourmet gift baskets, greeting cards, candles, linen rentals, chair covers, invitations and furniture rentals. For further information, please visit www.flowersbytopaz.com.
ABOUT INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS: A luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes – from professional meetings and conferences to weddings and birthday bashes – based in New York City, the Hamptons and Los Angeles. Insignia Productions Owner, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir builds a personal relationship with every client, making certain that he/she is granted the necessary level of attention. With her team, Ranee ensures that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, absolute focus is placed on even the smallest of details. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style. With an extensive background in New York City’s event-planning industry, Ranee established Insignia Productions in 2008, inspired by her passion for working one-on-one with clients, helping to celebrate milestones and create memories. Past events include a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds. For further information, please visit wwww.insigniaproductions.com.
FROM MARK MASONE—
· Use what you have! For winter-pretty floral arrangements, bring in outdoor elements and incorporate birch branches, white pine branches and white roses in the arrangements. Love the look of classic poinsettias? Accent the look with rhinestones or with glitter curly-sticks, which can be included in with the plant.
· Any easy way to create a modern flair, forget the typical red-and-green color scheme of the season and embrace different colors, such as plaid, silver, white and jewel tones.
· Remember the little touches that make an event special and unique.
FROM RANEE BARTOLACCI-MEIR—
· Personalize with a theme and carry it throughout. Not only will it make your event memorable but you will have the perfect starting point for the rest of your planning process. Remember: every detail counts— from the invitation, which will set the stage for your fête, to a truly memorable favor that will bring back memories of that special celebration for your guests.
· Every party should possess that Wow! Factor, an aspect of the event that surprises and delights your guests.
· Be a gracious and fun host. Meet-and-greet your guests and thank them for coming. Let them know how happy you are that they attended and that they have made your night special. Toast them! And remember, it is important to not be a nervous wreck and have fun. If the host is overwhelmed, then the guests will notice and that’s no fun. Dance and have a great time and let the event flow.
ABOUT FLOWERS BY TOPAZ: Flowers by Topaz boasts an impressive catalog of resources to assist in making any event a memorable success: from silks and custom fresh arrangements, to plush stuffed animals and plants, even personalized gourmet gift baskets for every day celebrations. Mark and the Flowers by Topaz team manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, placing absolute focus on even the smallest of details. Flowers by Topaz offers clients an array of packages to fit the needs and budgets of its clients— specialty services include: contemporary, traditional and custom fresh floral arrangements, plants, European dish gardens, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, gourmet gift baskets, greeting cards, candles, linen rentals, chair covers, invitations and furniture rentals. For further information, please visit www.flowersbytopaz.com.
ABOUT INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS: A luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes – from professional meetings and conferences to weddings and birthday bashes – based in New York City, the Hamptons and Los Angeles. Insignia Productions Owner, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir builds a personal relationship with every client, making certain that he/she is granted the necessary level of attention. With her team, Ranee ensures that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, absolute focus is placed on even the smallest of details. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style. With an extensive background in New York City’s event-planning industry, Ranee established Insignia Productions in 2008, inspired by her passion for working one-on-one with clients, helping to celebrate milestones and create memories. Past events include a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds. For further information, please visit wwww.insigniaproductions.com.
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