Banquet ideas

"I like the chic simplicity of it. We used crystal and glass elements to make the historic building more modern and fun." —André Wells

"One of my favorite things is to take an ordinary space and turn it in to something completely unexpected. The Atlanta Hyatt, which was hosting an elite group of local and national corporate event planners, wanted to serve them dinner in one of the hotel kitchens. To make the space pop, we built floor-to-ceiling chalkboard walls on which we personalized each guest’s apron, laid wall-to-wall carpeting, and, my personal favorite, created one-of-a-kind hanging chandeliers out of plastic flatware. It was a complete transformation from boring to bold." —Steve Bales

"We were inspired by the beauty of Boston’s Harbor Islands at sunset, bringing the outside inside in a glass-enclosed tent surrounded by water." —Bryan Rafanelli

Based out of Methuen and servicing Boston, Butlers & Bars provides professional TIPS-certified and ServSafe bartenders, waitstaff, and personalized event planning services for events. Butlers & Bars will arrange setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup. Rates vary according to services required.

#2 Theater, Dance, & Music Event
The eight-hour affair emanates a grand sense of occasion with red-carpet arrivals, a bugle-scored grand march, and opera stars. This year the Lyric Opera’s opening night gala benefit and Opera Ball includes a performance of Richard Strauss’s Elektra. Next: October 6, 2012