It was no surprise that event impresario Barton G. would be called in to create the backdrop for Ocean Drive's invitation-only 15th anniversary party, rumored to have a seven-figure budget, on February 15. The premier luxury lifestyle magazine invited its impressive V.I.P. list of more than 2,500 dignitaries, athletes, and celebs to celebrate at the Crystal Palace, a 20,000-square-foot tent set up on Midtown Boulevard, adjacent to the magazine's new offices.
Once past the tight security and paparazzi-strewn red carpet, guests were welcomed inside the sprawling tent by event staffers. Washed in white, the Crystal Palace featured more than one million individual crystals throughout several decor installations, including two 12-foot chandeliers, complete with costumed dancers-who also wore chandelier headpieces-inside each one. Above the main bar in the back of the tent, Barton's architectural team created a three-story tiered structure with fifteen alcoves, each complete with a nearly naked model whose body was adorned with strategically placed crystals.Guests danced throughout the evening to the sounds of DJ Ruckus while enjoying cocktails compliments of Imperia Vodka and Martin Miller's Gin-also event sponsors-while projection screens showed images of Ocean Drive's past covers and special events.
Barton's in-house culinary team offered guests a variety of delicacies to enjoy. Everything from seafood paella to a cheese and antipasto was served as, well as extensive dessert options such as chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate Ă©clairs, and more.
Vignettes from event sponsors, such as the Ed Hardy fragrance bar and fashion label Sada & Company's Sada Fashion Lounge, lined the perimeter of the tent, providing places for guests to kick back. White modular furniture was also set up throughout the space. Mid-tent, behind the DJ booth, Imperia Vodka set up a lounge for privileged V.I.P.s, such as baseball greats Mike Piazza and Alex Rodriguez, to relax.
Once past the tight security and paparazzi-strewn red carpet, guests were welcomed inside the sprawling tent by event staffers. Washed in white, the Crystal Palace featured more than one million individual crystals throughout several decor installations, including two 12-foot chandeliers, complete with costumed dancers-who also wore chandelier headpieces-inside each one. Above the main bar in the back of the tent, Barton's architectural team created a three-story tiered structure with fifteen alcoves, each complete with a nearly naked model whose body was adorned with strategically placed crystals.Guests danced throughout the evening to the sounds of DJ Ruckus while enjoying cocktails compliments of Imperia Vodka and Martin Miller's Gin-also event sponsors-while projection screens showed images of Ocean Drive's past covers and special events.
Barton's in-house culinary team offered guests a variety of delicacies to enjoy. Everything from seafood paella to a cheese and antipasto was served as, well as extensive dessert options such as chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate Ă©clairs, and more.
Vignettes from event sponsors, such as the Ed Hardy fragrance bar and fashion label Sada & Company's Sada Fashion Lounge, lined the perimeter of the tent, providing places for guests to kick back. White modular furniture was also set up throughout the space. Mid-tent, behind the DJ booth, Imperia Vodka set up a lounge for privileged V.I.P.s, such as baseball greats Mike Piazza and Alex Rodriguez, to relax.
The 20,000-square-foot tent was washed in white and dripping with more than one million crystals throughout its many decor installations.
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Barton G.'s culinary team presented a sweet spread of desserts for guests to partake.
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Paying homage to the publications new Midtown home, the Station set up a cozy lounge in the front of the tent.
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In addition to paella and assorted cheeses, guests were also offered different pasta salads at an antipasto station.
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More than 2,500 athletes, media moguls, and celebrities celebrated inside the iced-out Crystal Palace.
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Above the bar, a three-story alcove structure held male and female models covered in crystals.
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Large projection screens featured past covers and media clips of Ocean Drive from throughout the past 15 years.
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Two 12-foot chandeliers held crystal-clad dancers in the center of the space.
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White modular furniture was arranged throughout the tent, providing spaces for intimate conversation among guests.
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The 20,000-square-foot tent was washed in white and dripping with more than one million crystals throughout its many decor installations.
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Fashion label Sada & Company set up a model-filled vignette in the corner of the venue.
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