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“Wicked” Bat Mitzvah Raises The Bar For Halloween!

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Wicked Table Setting

Wicked Table Setting

Raleigh, N.C.’s biggest party this October 31, 2009 was the “Wicked” themed bat mitzvah at the Renaissance  Marriott at North Hills.  Performers from N.C. Theater’s hit musical “Wicked” entertained guests in an elaborately festive green, purple and blue setting.

Showtime Events handled all the lighting, creating a truly incredible atmosphere befitting All Hallows Eve.  This included dance floor lighting, spotlighting and LED up-lighting throughout the room, as well as additional room wash lighting.  LED lights on each table illuminated the elaborate (and amazing!) centerpieces created by English Garden Florals.    In addition all 200+ people in attendance wore custom designed “Wicked” acrylic party pass necklaces that were each illuminated with a personal LED.  This was the first bar or bat mitzvah in the area to have these at the event!

An Incredible Cake!

An Incredible Cake!

Swank Cakes created an amazing “Wicked” theme cake that really blew away everyone in attendance.  It was nothing short of cake artwork!  Evan Pike of Andrew Bryant Photography took spectacular photos during the night.

Showtime Events also provided a 21 foot, curving acrylic LED bar for the massive main bar in the room and a fun, multi-tiered acrylic LED candy bar station.  Both were big hits with guests as the lighting in the room widely varied in predetermined patterns and color morphs during the night! Above the bar and candy table  Showtime Events projected 2 full color gobos that matched the “Wicked” party theme of the event.

This bat mitzvah was one of the grandest events the Triangle has ever seen, and one that will not soon be forgotten.  We were honored to be part of the planning and execution of this incredible production.

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Gobo

Wicked Full Color Gobo Over The 21 Foot LED Bar!

Multi-Tiered Candy Table

Multi-Tiered Candy Table

Stunning 60th Birthday Party!

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

showtime60bday1Showtime Events was thrilled to help produce a special 60th birthday party on October 17th at the Marriott Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina. Over a month of planning went into the special event that featured a national band, multiple vendors, and many regional VIP guests.

The main ballroom was stunning with a variety of IceMagic tables, white spandex chair covers, additional LED up-lighting, three foot floral centerpieces, a long central seating area featuring plush white leather couches and ottomans, and much more! A light show that includes multiple fixtures, locations, and design created the ultimate lounge feel that the client desired. The room felt “comfortable” and not “cavernous” for the over 250 guests in attendance. Attendees of all ages either lounged in one of the multiple lounge seating areas or sat at the more traditional dining tables. The layout drew people to the middle of the room, the dance floor, and the stage with the band.  The colors throughout the room morphed and changed multiple times during the night creating an unmatched atmosphere!

showtime60bday5The nationally known band The Embers entertained the crowd all night long with a DJ spinning dance music during the breaks. There was always a festive and upbeat feeling to the night.  Guests celebrated and enjoyed a varied display of food including heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty hot dogs (a favorite of the hosts), sliders, pasta, sushi, and prime rib.

IceMagic acrylic LED cocktail tables surrounded the dance floor, providing the perfect location for fatigued dancers to catch their breath without wandering too far from the excitement. Several admirers pulled the guest of honor onto the dance floor and everyone danced the night away!

With multiple scheduled light changes the entire night the guests were dazzled by the entire production. A great time was had by all.  A special thank you for letting Showtime Events be part of such a truly spectacular event.

showtime60bday32showtime60bday42Central Seating Area

Southern Bridal Expo!

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Sunday, August 3oth was a BIG day in Birmingham, Alabama as the long-awaited Southern Bridal Expo  (produced by Elite Events) energized the entire region! The exclusive event featured Showtime Events as one of 70-80 companies with booths exhibiting at the show. Over 700 brides had preregistered to attend.

Showtime Events BoothWith only 2 wedding shows a year in the region the excitement shared by all in attendance (vendors and guests) was high! Approx. 2,000 brides, grooms, and helpers eagerly walked the show floor meeting with vendors, taking pictures, and gathering everything for their upcoming weddings.

Booth representatives were eager to discuss gowns, catering, photography, lighting, decor and venues with the happy brides. In addition major department stores  Belk and JCPenney’s were on site to assist in  gift registry.

The stimulated crowd  swarmed Showtime’s booth which featured stunning light displays and an elegant Austrian swag backdrop.  An Airstar balloon was raised high above the booth and could be seen from all corners of the Expo. On the balloon was The Wharf logo. The Wharf is the Gulf Coast’s most exciting and new hot spot for spectacular weddings, as well as other social and corporate events. With multiple indoor and outdoor locations for events (including a brand new state of the art convention center), The Wharf is an unmatched special events location!

Showtime Events booth also featured an Ice Magic acrylic LED bar, acrylic LED cocktail and sweetheart tables, and incredible place settings. The Showtime Events staff gave away a gift basket filled with gift certificates and products  from Wharf merchants. A special thank you to the donating organizations: Sand Dollar Lifestyles, Sassy Britches, Go Fish Clothing and Jewelry Company, Shucker’s Oyster Bar, Villagio Grille, RumRunners, Rafter’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, The Dock Store at the Wharf, and Showtime Events.

A fashion show held at the end of the expo filled the crowd with enthusiasm and purpose. It was a fantastic show!

weddingshow3Gift Basket and Destination Information

Rocking Wedding Show!

Friday, August 21st, 2009

What a wedding show on Sunday August 16, 2009! The Southern Bridal Show & Expo™ (produced by Forever Bridal Productions) was packed with excited brides, helpful friends, friendly parents, and happy future grooms.

weddingshowblogThe spectacular event held every April and August in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds featured over 150 Triangle, NC area special event companies that covered all aspects of throwing amazing weddings! Exhibiting companies included caterers, florists, photographers, DJ’s, venues, lighting and decor companies, and many more! In addition hourly wedding fashion shows on the main stage featured the latest trends in bridal and wedding wear.

Showtime Events had a large 20 foot booth at the show that really stood out! Our booth featured dramatic fabrics and the coolest acrylic table and lighting options for weddings and special events.

The booth featured: 15 large LED lights, 1 60″ acrylic octagon table, two 6 foot acrylic buffet tables pushed together to make a large square table, 6 acrylic chairs with white leather pad, one acrylic highboy cocktail table, a Crystal 160 Airstar lighting balloon, 2 INCREDIBLE custom swag panel for backdrops, 3 acrylic lamp centerpieces, and much more! The booth literally exploded with color!

On top of our main booth Showtime Events had four 18 foot tall LED soft columns that all attendees passed when entering/exiting the show, as well as additional tables and lights at other company’s booths throughout the convention building.

weddingshowblog1Over 400 brides passed through our LED lighted columns to access the expo, driving many  straight to our booth.  Bride after bride quizzed the Showtime Events staff about our exclusive decor and lighting options for their receptions.   The brides were especially pleased upon realizing all of our lighting options and tables could be programmed to match their wedding colors and changed throughout the event if desired.  Beach brides and outdoor event planners marveled over the Airstar lighting balloon as an innovative and exciting option for their event.

Finally, we also featured Cobblestone Hall at the wedding show. This new and exciting venue that Showtime Events will be running garnered an incredible amount of attention as brides considered the downtown Raleigh historical event facility’s many benefits (downtown location convenient to many hotels, nightlife, parking transportation and highways. All of Showtime Events resources and products available in the space for events, etc)

The Showtime Events staff had a great time at the show talking to many wonderful brides, family members, and friends. The ENTIRE convention hall was filled with happy upbeat people who were excited about their upcoming events. It was incredibly motivating!

A special thank you to Brian Mullis for the exceptional photos of our booth (above and below) and Classic Party Rentals in Raleigh for providing plateware to decorate our tables! We look forward to an exciting upcoming year of fun weddings!

The Showtime Events Wedding Show Team: Marcellina, James, Janet, and Jen

The Showtime Events Wedding Show Team: Marcellina, James, Janet, and Jen

Wider Image Of The Booth

Wider Image Of The Booth