The Mann Center for the Performing Arts hosts the Party in the Park Gala Celebration during the summer concert series every year.  This year marked the 75th Anniversary of the live music in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.

The act last night featured Aretha Franklin, Condoleezza Rice, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.  The evening was enjoyed by a crowd of 8,000; 600 of which attended the Gala.

While setting up, we were able to enjoy the voice of Aretha Franklin while she was rehearsing for the performance later that evening.

The registration table gave the guests a taste of what was to come inside the tent.

The colorful zinnias that were picked from Pete’s Produce looked stunning on the cocktail tables dressed in the Glacier Linen.

The space consisted of 65 dinner tables in two tents.  Three different linens with three different centerpieces created the atmosphere for the celebration.

The overlays were provided by Special Occasions and the underclothes were by Party Rental.

White Orchid Plants on top of Marrakesh Linen.

Large Alocacia Leaves, Large Monstera Leaves, and Medium Monstera Leaves  with Curly Willow Branches sit upon the Sunrise Organza.

Glacier Blue Hydrangea and Cafe Dahlia compliment the Milan Organza topper.

Many thanks to Stephen Starr Catering for a successful event!

It was a great night to enjoy the music in the park with the Philadelphia skyline in the distance, and the bonus was that temperature was cooler too

i was totally inspired today after a visit to a local farm

fields of zinnia, snapdragons, cosmos and scabiosa were totally in bloom

driving home i past rasberry bushes in bloom.. what a day

oh the simple joys of summer..

This bride wanted a creative colorful design that would fit right into
the modern surroundings of PAFA.
For the guest centerpieces, we love the contrast of brilliant blues, yellows and whites
designed in a reflective mercury glass container.

Billy balls looked super cool next to blue hydrangea.

Dramatic arrangements for the ceremony were then repurposed
and used as guest centerpieces.
We loved the effect of inverting Ti leaves inside the glass cylinder.

Companion blooms delicately placed on the geometric cake provided the perfect finishing touch.

This is a fabulous example of how pin spot lighting can dramatically change the look of your guest tables. Lighting was provided by Sharon Moore Events.

Jasper Jon’s American Flag was an incredible background for the place card table!!