Our Diary

It has been an extremely event-full year, and as we ramp up to finish 2018 with a bang, we do want to take a moment to share what our lovely team has been up to recently. From Breast Cancer treatment-completion to team photo shoots and outings, we have so much to share! Here are a few of the highlights from the Amazáe team the last couple months.

1. Breast Cancer Walk – As you may know, our own Caitlin has been fighting breast cancer since February of this year. Well, in October our team gathered to celebrate the completion of her treatment! We participated in the Silicon Valley Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk to fundraise, bring awareness, and celebrate the lives of those who have been touched. Together with her team, we raised over $7k in funds supporting breast cancer research. Our team is unstoppable!

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2. IMEX America – The team traveled to Las Vegas to attend this year’s IMEX America conference, and it did not disappoint! There were over 3,000 vendors from 150 different countries allowing us to see the latest and greatest in events and entertainment from across the globe. More to come from this incredible event!

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3. Team Photoshoot – Every year our team takes photos for our holiday card sent out to clients and friendors. This year we worked with the incredible Carlie Statsky to capture our team’s true beauty at 4 Mile Beach in Santa Cruz. We felt so glamorous thanks to the Aimee Artistry team who did an amazing job on our hair and makeup. We can’t wait to see the photos and share our holiday card with everyone in a few weeks!

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4. Mary Phan’s Book Launch – We spent an evening with Mary Phan at KIM + ONO in San Francisco, celebrating the launch of her new book, The Artful Sketch. This beautifully designed book teaches readers how to draw 15 artistic sketches with step-by-step guidance. We are so excited for Mary, and love seeing the book come to life!

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5. Theoni Collection Pop-Up – A couple team members got the pleasure of visiting Carmel Valley Ranch for On the Road with Winnie: Bubbles, Brews, and Lite Bites. The pop-up featured Theoni Collection’s latest decor with a traveling show room on wheels named Winnie. Mixed textures, pops of color, and a fitting backdrop all came together for one lovely evening at the Ranch!

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We appreciate all the design moments that go into an event but central to it all are the centerpieces and tabletop.

From selecting the perfect linens, to the china, flatware and table numbers it all must be coordinated with the floral design and of course, the space itself must be taken into consideration. It truly is a creative science. This week we’re reflecting on some of our favorite tabletop designs that have played important roles in our events and weddings.

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Photo: Michelle Walker 

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We love working on corporate events, and we take pride in removing the stereotypical elements that can often make an experience feel repetitive, ordinary or even stale.

Here’s a few of our favorite ways to transform your event and create an unforgettable experience for attendees.

1. Choose a Fresh Location!

Presenting your attendees with a stunning view as they mix and mingle is an amazing ice breaker. If guests are from out of town, it’s an even more valuable element to include.

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2. Upgrade the Food.

Don’t underestimate the power of creative food during the duration of the event. Corporate Events are notorious for providing underwhelming food and we love working with our clients to instead let the food be a delightful part of the experience. Whether we’re collaborating with your venue or bringing in a caterer, we love bringing flavor to your event.

3. Take it Outside!

Much of the activities that occur during corporate events happen inside – for good reason (those power points are important) ! But finding a way to incorporate the great outdoors and give attendees a break from the inside of boardrooms + ballrooms will leave a lasting impression on the overall feel of the event. Whether it’s simply a nice lunch break or even a panel discussion, there’s nothing like some fresh air.

4. Take Aways

Give your attendees more than inspiration – let them take home something to mark their experience by. We can work the favor or gift into the theme and ensure that your brand is represented well, right down to the smallest detail.

5. Live Entertainment

Regardless of the size of your event, live music and entertainment is an automatic enhancement. Some events are perfect with a trio, while some are much more suited for a full band. We especially love surprising attendees with celebrity appearances or party bands to kick off or end an event. It’s really about working with our clients to find the best suited entertainment or musicians to fit the group and the overall desired experience.

6. Details Details

It doesn’t have to be a wedding to deserve visually appealing details. We can get creative with the florals – using on brand colors and appropriate designs to really make the event feel completely cohesive and well thought out.

Of course, there’s endless ways to take your corporate event to the next level, but these are some of our favorite initial items to address. If you’re planning a corporate event we can’t wait to work with you!

about us

Crystal Lequang - CEO and Founder of Amazae Events

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.