Florals for spring? They absolutely can be ground breaking! If you work with the right people…
We have compiled a list of a few of our favorite floral designers to keep your event fresh and lively in any season.
1. Nicole Ha – Nicole is more than a friendor, she is family! Her talents never cease to amaze us and we have loved every minute of working with her over the last 15 years.
2. Petite Petal Co. – We have worked with co-owner Karen since her early days as Huckleberry Karen Designs and love her just as much now that she has Petite Petal Co. Not only is she fantastic to work with at events, but their store front in downtown Campbell is a great place to find a gift, take a class or host your intimate event!
3. Apis Floral – Owners Efrain & Jose are some of our favorite Willow Glen neighbors and their unique floral designs are always inspiring and stunning. Check our their awesome shop in the new Midtown Arts & Mercantile Building!
5. Petal Works – Owner April is one of the sweetest and most talented women in our industry! She will execute your exact vision no matter your style and her work always brings the wow factor.
In today’s work force, company culture is a top priority to keep members of the staff happy and inspired while on the clock. Employees, particularly committed and hardworking millennials, need to be engaged in their work and acknowledged for their efforts, in addition to being compensated fairly. So, how does a company keep employees happy, inspired, and engaged while infusing company culture, acknowledging staff, and encouraging productivity? Well there are numerous ways, but bringing people together for an event is an awesome way to start.
But there’s a catch…the days of renting out a park, throwing up a bouncy house, hiring a few vendors and inviting employees and their families for a day of mediocre food in the hot sun are long over. Alternatively an elevated event catered specifically to your company and staff will have a lasting impact, yielding the results you desire: happy, inspired, and engaged team members. To be certain your upcoming company event is a hit, consider these six important steps to take it to the next level.
1. Find the ideal venue. Take the team offsite to explore a new place together, but you don’t want to spend precious resources (time and money) to sit in a hotel conference room. Nothing wrong with hotel conference rooms, but they don’t inspire the extraordinary. Consider a space that represents your brand, but also gives staff a fresh view. Hotel Valencia, Photo: Jennifer Skog
2. Skip fluorescent lighting. You left the office, so let’s brighten up those faces…without the fluorescent lighting. Sunlight is great natural tonic, yet if you must be indoors, try using lighting to set the mood. Market lights, marquee letters, and strobe lights can be great ways to create an ambiance.
3. Get the food right. Food brings people together, is worthy of entire instagram pages dedicated to it, and can single-handedly make or break an event. One of the trends we are seeing in events in 2019 revolves around food and making it an experience. While you do want to think outside of the box here and get creative, it is important to ensure there is a variety as well as gluten-free, vegan, and kosher options.
4. Add unique (on brand) touches. Pay close attention to detail and look for opportunities to include your company logo or brand colors. You want this to be a break from the norm so why not display the company in a new and exciting way? If you are inside, consider using fresh flowers and live plants to bring the space to life. 5. Bring an experience to life. When you go anywhere, from a family gathering at Grandma’s to strangers riding public transportation, you see people doing the exact same thing: holding their heads down staring at a screen. How do you break this cycle? Create an experience, get them involved, and make it #instagramable. Consider renting in a photo booth, hosting a silent disco, bringing in a live band, or creating your own activity to get staff involved.
6. Call in the experts. We know you’re busy with you’re own full time, all encompassing job that does not typically include throwing parties and unique events. Luckily for you, ours does! Let the Amazáe team take over! From planning to execution, and not only will your next company event become more exciting, but most of all you will actually be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fun yourself.
It’s the season of love, and with that in mind, we’d like to share a list of locations in the area we adore. From romantic getaways in Monterey Bay, to specialty dinners in the Santa Cruz mountains, to a Michilen Star restaurant in Menlo Park, to spas and five-course meals across the Golden Gate Bridge, we know there is something you (and your valentine) will love.
The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is another wonderful option in this area. Located in the heart of Monterey, there are many restaurants and things to do within walking distance, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Although, with gorgeous rooms, a spa with ocean views, and delicious dining, you may not want to leave the hotel!
With a stop in San Jose, we love to stay at Hotel Valencia at Santa Row. This stunning hotel located in the heart of Santa Row offers exceptional dining, a sleek bar, and special packages for you and your valentine to ensure your stay is as romantic as can be.
Making our way up toward the San Francisco bay, we have Madera, at Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. This incredible Michilen Star restaurant offers a unique menu with fresh and diverse ingredients that you do not want to miss. While you are there consider taking a romantic stroll; the property is absolutely stunning.
Cavallo Point
As we head through San Francisco, and across the Golden Gate Bridge, we will find ourselves at Cavallo Point. This beautiful lodge offers both historic and contemporary lodging to fit the preference your sweetheart, and amenities such as luxury vehicles for guests’ use, dining options on site, and a peaceful spa & healing arts center. Valentine’s Day: Many activities throughout the day, including a dinner for two and a specialty cooking class.
We truly love all of these locations for the unique elements they each provide. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening on the 14th, or a location for an upcoming event, you cannot go wrong with the choices above.
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.
