Avast, ye mateys! As the sun set on December 2, more than 600 pirates and buccaneers made landfall at the J Ball: Shipwrecked at Shingle Creek in Orlando. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, brought to life a swashbuckling experience that included a grand dinner and gambling fun at Rosen Shingle Creek resort to honor hoteliers Trish and Harris Rosen for their many community accomplishments.
The event committee looked to Eric and Valorie Karter of Art of the Party to create an interactive evening that would assail guests with unique themed touches, including a pirate's favorite pastime-gambling. Casino tables-with games including blackjack, craps, and roulette-were placed around the front of the ballroom for guests to test their luck. Iridescent aqua blue drapery hung from the ceiling framed the perimeter of the space, while special lighting illuminated the area with refracted light to create an underwater effect. White curtains resembling ships' sails separated the gaming area from the main dining room.A wooden bridge led guests over an indoor pond-its bottom lined with gold doubloons-to the dining room. The 60-inch round tables were clad in black and red linens and surrounded by chairs draped with coordinating fabrics to resemble the tattered clothing of a seafaring pirate. Each table was topped with a striking golden ship's mast draped in a rich red fabric, creating an effect similar to an armada sailing out to sea. A 60-foot, custom-made pirate ship, complete with captain's quarters, served as a stage for guest speakers.
Attendees dined on an elaborate four-course buffet-style dinner, including an elegant dessert bar featuring fried ice cream.
The event committee looked to Eric and Valorie Karter of Art of the Party to create an interactive evening that would assail guests with unique themed touches, including a pirate's favorite pastime-gambling. Casino tables-with games including blackjack, craps, and roulette-were placed around the front of the ballroom for guests to test their luck. Iridescent aqua blue drapery hung from the ceiling framed the perimeter of the space, while special lighting illuminated the area with refracted light to create an underwater effect. White curtains resembling ships' sails separated the gaming area from the main dining room.A wooden bridge led guests over an indoor pond-its bottom lined with gold doubloons-to the dining room. The 60-inch round tables were clad in black and red linens and surrounded by chairs draped with coordinating fabrics to resemble the tattered clothing of a seafaring pirate. Each table was topped with a striking golden ship's mast draped in a rich red fabric, creating an effect similar to an armada sailing out to sea. A 60-foot, custom-made pirate ship, complete with captain's quarters, served as a stage for guest speakers.
Attendees dined on an elaborate four-course buffet-style dinner, including an elegant dessert bar featuring fried ice cream.
A 60-foot pirate ship served as a stage for guest speakers.
Photography by Chanele
Each table featured a striking golden mast of a ship draped in a rich red fabric, creating an effect similar to an armada sailing out to sea.
Photography by Chanele
The 60-inch round tables were clad in black and red linens accompanied by chairs draped with coordinating fabrics to resemble the tattered clothing of a seafaring pirate.
Photography by Chanele
Attendees dined on an elaborate four-course buffet amongst pirate-themed props.
Photography by Chanele
The swashbuckling experience also included many friendly games of chance.
Photography by Chanele
White curtains resembling the sails of a fleet of ships separated the gaming area from the main dining room.
Photography by Chanele
