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Nobody had any idea what 2020 would bring, and it had everyone shifting rapidly. For the immediate future that remains that intimate and virtual/hybrid events are going to be the trend. In addition to assisting brides navigate the world of postponement, we have been eagerly sharing our expertise with clients by helping them throw the most fun and unique outdoor parties at home.

We are seeing people get more creative than ever before when it comes to entertaining and hosting events due to shelter in place restrictions. From virtual birthday parties, to safely celebrating moms with packages delivered to their porch, to drive-by graduations, it is clear life has continued and it is still worth celebrating.

So, how exactly do you throw a special summer celebration at home?

As we enter the peak of summer, we thought we’d share a few ideas to show how you can properly honor life’s greatest moments, no matter how big or small, right in your own backyard. There’s so much we can still do to celebrate! We’d love for you to share your designs with us by uploading them to social media, tagging us, and using the hashtag #AmazaeItAtHome so we can see all of your creations!

One way is to host a fun backyard bash with bright colors and lawn games.

Photos by Jasmine Star

If you have a less space for activities, you can still throw an incredible event by creating a beautiful setting to host a luxurious meal.

Photos by Kristen Taylor Creative

If you are looking to get really festive, consider a fun theme to match your menu.

Photos by Urban Shutterbug

While there are so many ways to celebrate in style, keeping it classic is always an option. Just look how stunning a simple white set up can be against a lush summer backdrop.

Photos by Amanda Wei Photography

There’s endless possibilities when it comes to entertaining, but we hope this post provides enough inspiration to get you started planning some for unique outdoor parties at home. Of course, if you still need a little guidance, we are here for you!

To answer this question directly – yes, event planners can absolutely work from home, and we do!

Although we’d much rather work with our favorite vendor partners at Santa Lucia Preserve for instance, due to COVID-19, we too have been working from home.

When event planners are forced to work from home, the days are spent hosting virtual meetings with our team and clients, staying up to date on the latest event trends, connectIng with industry partners, and continuing to plan upcoming events that will happen in person, eventually on a larger scale.

As expected with sheltering in place, a popular trend for 2020 weddings is a small guest count at a private estate. Naturally, the Amazáe Events team has decided to partake by designing charming vignettes within their own homes, spoiling their spouses and family members with their expertise.

Here’s one peak into what it looks like to be an event planner working from home…

Let’s start with Amy’s sweet anniversary celebration complete with dessert from Mijji Cakes.

Nashely created an intimate patio dinner for her family one evening to enjoy this gorgeous California weather we’ve been having.

Similarly, Kristen designed a private candle-lit picnic in her parents’ yard with locally sourced cheeses from the central coast.

Lisa completely redesigned her backyard to create the perfect set up for dining al fresco and entertaining at home.

Lisa also shared her talents with a few members of the team when they met safely, for a virtual wine tasting hosted by WIPA and Charles Krug.  She even put together individual platters so each guest could build their own hand-held grazing board. Cedar planks were used so guests could take them home to grill.

Caitlin repurposed her wood plank to create a private tequila tasting for a couple of family members in the living room. Cheers!

Also on theme, Crystal hosted a festive and fun Cinco de Mayo party for her family last month.

Even Crystal’s daughters got in on the action to create a special Mother’s Day celebration for mom.

While we desperately await the day we are once again executing luxury events among the Napa Valley vines, we love to see the talents of our team getting utilized.

Have you hosted an event while sheltering in place? We’d love to see what you can do! Share your home events and design skills with us by uploading photos or videos to social media with the hashtag #AmazáeItAtHome.

When we resume events, there will be a “new way” of doing things.

This does not mean we won’t eventually be back to full dance floors, or enclosed photo booths, or large scale events to celebrate life’s big moments.

What it does mean, is we will continue to take the health and wellbeing of our clients, their guests, vendors, and our teams extremely seriously, with the necessary precautions in place.

In all honesty, we, like most of you, are still uncertain of when events of all sizes will resume as well as what regulations will be in place when the time comes. However, we are taking steps to remain proactive, so we are ready to resume celebrations safely when the time comes.

This includes implementing new procedures for our staff, as well as our vendors to ensure the safety of all involved from set up to tear down, and everything in between. From additional disinfecting protocol, to creative seating solutions we are making health a top priority, in addition to bringing you the latest in corporate events and popular wedding trends. We will continue to update these procedures as we learn more and receive new information.

Additionally, we have taken extra steps within our office, including working with our landlord, to ensure the cleanliness of our space where we conduct a majority of our planning and event preparation before arriving on site the day of an event.

Smaller events and parties will be a major focus in the months to come, as we continue to offer the same high end service with exceptional attention to detail.

In addition to taking precautions to ensure the health and safety of those attending physically, we are also providing resources to clients who may want to offer virtual attending to any of their guests. This has become a popular “omit” trend in 2020 as life has continued to prove worth celebrating, even while sheltering in place.

Life is not canceled! Do you have a celebration coming up? We are here for you and ready to safely provide exceptional service in event planning and design.

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Amazàe Events

Amazàe Events is your boutique event production company. With two decades of industry experience and accolades, we succeed in offering so much more than event production services. We ensure professional, elegant and enjoyable execution of all your wedding, corporate, social and/or destination event visions.