|
| EVENT REPORT 05.09.08 11:40 AM |
|
| Spring's in the Air |
| The Tampa Bay's premier fund-raising event benefiting cancer research kicked off spring with elaborate decor, entertainment, and flowers, flowers, flowers. |
|
FROM TAMPA BAY The 15th annual Magnolia Ball brought an array of spectacular blooms the A La Carte Event Pavilion on May 3. Tampa Bay's premier fund-raising event benefiting the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is best known for astounding attendees with showstopping entertainment, notable silent and live auctions, and a stunning spring-inspired theme.
D. Shenell Reed and Moffitt's event committee members worked with the pavilion's event designer, Corina Wian, to create a refreshing yet dramatic affair that showcased the simplicity of the season without sacrificing a bit of sparkle. Tables were clad in grass green, petal pink, and springy purple linens while the ballroom chairs were covered in storm-cloud-gray paisley slipcovers courtesy of BBJ Linens. Additionally, silver beaded curtains were suspended above tables, creating the ambience of being caught in a summer rainstorm, which was complemented by rhinestone-encrusted charger plates at each setting, which resembled water droplets. |
|
The springtime theme wouldn't have been complete without an abundance of flowers on each table. Green orchids, pink hydrangeas, coral roses, and fresh-cut tulips were just a few of the blooms used in centerpieces.
Attendees were greeted with mint juleps, the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, and were eager to cheer on many of their favorites with live footage of the derby being broadcast during the cocktail reception.
Keeping with the theme of fresh and inspirational ideas, the evening concluded with entertainment from one of the best-loved and most successful bands in rock 'n' roll history: Chicago, performing beloved favorites from the 1970s to more modern hits.
—Avian Nobles Curtis |
|
 | The evening concluded with an entertaining performance from one of the most successful bands in rock 'n' roll, Chicago.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | This year's Magnolia Ball's spring theme came together with colorful lighting, decor, and rentals provided by the A La Carte Event Pavilion, Bay Stage Lighting, and BBJ Linens.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | Bay Stage Lighting projected a bright paisley pattern, reflecting a similar print as on the chairs' slipcovers onto the surrounding walls.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | Tables were draped with grassy green, petal pink shades, and springy purple linens while the ballroom chairs were covered in storm-cloud-gray paisley slipcovers.p
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | Green orchids, pink hydrangeas, coral roses, and fresh-cut tulips were just a few of the blooms featured on the tabletops.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | The rhinestone-encrusted chargers at each place setting complemented the silver beaded curtains suspended above.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | Silver beaded curtain were suspended above tables, creating an invigorating sense of being outdoors in the midst of a summer rainstorm.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
 | Each centerpiece used an array of fresh flowers and candlelight, including the crystal candelabras featured on the major sponsors' tables.
Photography by Chanele |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
