We’ve got one more magical event to share from the Engage!16: Europe wedding business summit I recently returned from. Set in beautiful Puglia, Italy at the famed Borgo Egnazia property, on the final night, the team at Engage hosted a gala in full masquerade style. The black tie party was dripping with deep red tones atop a neutral palette, giving the tent plenty of drama before even the first guest stepped inside. But this party was more about the entertainment than even the flowers. Elan Artists brought in bands to rock the night away, Italian opera singers to fit the setting, and even ballerinas to dance between courses!
If you’re in the destination wedding business, going around the globe to one of the Engage Summits is the best investment you could make for your business (and your clients!). And this is something you feel and know by the time the week ends and you get to celebrate together at the gala. The decor is so special, but the people, the friends you’ve made and the business you’ve built is that much more special.
This tented fete was the perfect blend of a little bit of country chic (the rustic twine and small details reflected the area we were in) paired with the grand centerpieces, well-dressed bars, and beautiful tent to remind us of the black tie affair we were a part of.
And just like at the previous Engage parties this week, each guest was invited to partake in the fun and the theme by dressing the part. As we entered the party, we were each given a lace mask to wear at the ball. This is a great idea for a themed party when you want your guests to immediately immerse themselves in the experience! And it makes for great photos too!
These are our fabulous hosts, Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce, the brains behind the Engage Summits. They have been teaching us in the wedding industry for years to better ourselves, our brands, and our events to serve clients at the highest level possible. If you’re in the wedding industry, this is an event not to be missed. Any day now they will be announcing the 2017 lineup of dates and locations, so stay tuned as they sell out FAST and rumor has it, they’re going global again. I know I’ll be there! This trip to Italy was once in a lifetime and this event I will never forget. Thank you to Kath and Rebecca for including me in such a magical experience and thanks to the entire Engage team for wowing us like I never thought possible, even for you! To see who produced this incredible event, check out the vendor credits below.
Event: Engage Summits, Photography: Betsi Ewing Studio, Location: Borgo Egnazia, Florist: Giuseppe Armenise, Entertainment: Elan Artists, Audio Visual: Light Tracks Service, Branding, Gifts, Accessories: Gifts for the Good Life, Event Stationery: TPD Design House / Two Paper Dolls, Videography: Elysium Productions, Linens: Nuage Designs, Floral Support: G Fresh, Roses: Meijer Roses
