Good Ideas

Event producer Julie Hanson's aquamarine ring worn to an early planning meeting inspired the color scheme for the night.

Guests arrived via white carpet that led from the venue entrance into the check-in area where DC Rental provided white sofas accented by lime green, yellow, and light blue pillows.

Caterer Centerplate set up multiple buffets of crudite in the silent auction area during the reception.

PRG changed the lighting among various shades of blue and purple throughout the night.

Hargrove set up the ballroom in a theater-in-the-round configuration with the main stage in the center of the space surrounded by dinner tables.

Hargrove suspended a cluster of crystal chandeliers, surrounded by white draping to amplify the color lighting, above the main stage.

After comedian Jim Gaffigan bowed out of the event due to scheduling issues, Howie Mandel stepped in to entertain guests with stories of his germaphobia and marriage.

Mercedes one again sponsored the raffle, in which tickets sold for $100 each bought the chance to win a new car.