Stormtrooper Greeters
Held in 2014 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Los Angeles Philharmonic's annual benefit was dubbed “A Celebration of John Williams: Opening Night Gala Concert.” As a tribute to the film composer, who scored Star Wars, stormtrooper and Darth Vader characters greeted guests at the post-concert dinner.
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Fittingly, a plane even flew over the soiree with Hermès ribbon attached to its tail.
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The stylish party was held outdoors at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, and immediately drew attention with oversize balloon installations from Balloon Celebrations.
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At the entrance to the event, a greeter set the tone by wearing a dress made from balloons, as well as rubber-duck slippers and a shower cap.
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One of the more glamorous details of the event was a vintage bathtub-turned-flower installation. White and clear balloons spilled out of it, designed to look like bubbles flying everywhere.
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Next to the bathtub was an eye-catching blue cake, which was topped with more bubbles, rubber ducks, and the words "splish splash." On the top was a rubber duck taking a bath.
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Throughout the party, ducks were used as bud vases.
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Every element of the party—including large floral centerpieces from Celio's Design—tied into the event's summery color scheme of yellow, white, and blue.
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Other oversize props tied into the kid-friendly theme as well as the color scheme.
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For the parents, even the cocktails were on-theme.
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"The dessert table is always very important to us," explained event producer Clarissa Rezende. The oversize station tied into the theme with yellow flowers and candy and duck-shaped desserts.
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One cute dessert at the station was designed to resemble rubber ducks taking a bath.
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At another dessert table, rain boots and the book "Splish Splash Baby" served as on-theme props.
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The young attendees could create oversize bubbles at one station; other activities included a duck-painting station.
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For party favors, each child received a gift basket made from a small bathtub. Inside was a rubber duck bath kit. Adults received rubber duck tea cups and tea infusers.
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Each child also received a duck-shaped backpack, which doubled as decor throughout the party.
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