Carlowrie Castle Corporate Conference

Posted on May 10, 2018March 17, 2020 By Creative Platform

A 4 day exclusive conference event with an all-star table tennis tournament and a Game of Thrones themed dinner.

Carlowrie Castle

Event Summary

A 4 day conference event for a global communications agency. Attended by 100 guests over 4 days from the 5th - 8th February 2018. The Client selected Carlowrie Castle because they wanted a Castle in Edinburgh with good international travel links. The Carlowrie Castle team came up with and created memorable experiences including a unique motivational speaker, table tennis games with one of the world's top players, Game of Thrones style dinner and tartan clothing for the delegates.

Objective

An initiative to help companies grow their brand. Part 1 involved strategy development for selected top clients and Part 2 was a 12-month review strategy for development for the organising company

Delivered

A complex event with a very short lead time. Successful collaboration with a range of event partners. A high standard of service was delivered as well as a variety of unique experiences for delegates. The final evening culminated in a Game of Thrones themed dinner and guests were totally ‘wowed.’

Success

All the delegates were truly blown away by the experience. The organiser said ‘You have given me a problem, you have raised the bar so high I don’t know what we are going to do next year to beat this.’

"All the delegates were truly blown away by the experience"

Carlowrie Castle

The Crown Season 1 DVD Launch

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

Press and media event for The Crown Season 1 which recreated Elizabeth II's Coronation banquet from 1953.

St. Ermin's Hotel

Event Summary

This event marked The Crown DVD Season 1 launch in the UK. It was a banquet for 50 invited media and guests. Executive Chef Alex Boyd re-imagined the Coronation banquet of Elizabeth II - held in the ballroom and decorated royally. The guest of honour was the author of several books on the monarchy and eminent historian Robert Lacey - who advised the series.

Objective

Gain press & media coverage for forthcoming DVD Launch

Delivered

A six course re-interpretation of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation Banquet by Exec Chef Alex Boyd

Success

Wide ranging media coverage, several enquries to rebook the event at the hotel

"Wide-ranging media coverage and enquiries to rebook the event at the hotel"

St. Ermin's Hotel

MICHELIN Guide Bangkok 2018 Gala Dinner

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

The first-ever MICHELIN Guide Bangkok was celebrated with a lavish 6 course gala dinner at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Event Summary

The launch of the 1st edition of the MICHELIN Guide Bangkok was held at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on the 6th December 2017. More than 500 guests, including representatives of Thailand's thriving hospitality sector as well as media and celebrities, enjoyed a lavish six-course dinner in the grand setting of the Chadra Ballroom. The entire event was supported by the hotel's team of talented chefs and culinary staff. They provided vital assistance to all the invited Michelin star chefs that produced this memorable dinner of more than 3,000 individual dishes.

Objective

To be part of the talk-of-the-town event of the year and to raise awareness about the venue's banquet facilities and capabilites

Delivered

Treated guests to a gastronomic banqueting experience to be remembered

Success

Received a wide range of media coverage about the event and created a talk-of-the-town event with lasting memories for every guest who attended

"A talk-of-the-town event with lasting memories for every guest who attended"

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Hintze Hall Re-Opening

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

A grand reception event to reveal the installation of Hope the Blue Whale Skeleton - attended by an array of high-profile guests, including HRH Duchess of Cambridge.

Natural History Museum

Event Summary

With 20,000 daily visitors to the Natural History Museum, it is no mean feat to transform this iconic venue after the doors close each evening into a world-class event space within just one hour.

In summer 2017 a grand reception event was hosted to celebrate the re-opening of the Natural History Museum's largest event space Hintze Hall. The event revealed the hall's brand new resident, Hope the 25.2m Blue Whale Skeleton. The task of organising the event was undertaken by the Museum’s dedicated in-house Special Events team and carefully selected accredited suppliers.

The event welcomed an array of high-profile guests, including HRH Duchess of Cambridge, for a visual and culinary masterpiece hosted under the Whale skeleton itself. Hintze Hall opened its doors for the first time after a six month refurbishment to rapturous applause, generating global press coverage about the Museum’s biggest transformation in its 136 year history.

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Objective

Raise awareness for venue's re-opening and installation of blue whale skeleton

Delivered

A high-profile immersive event with 1,100 guests including royalty

Success

Global coverage across all mediums, showcasing Hope the Blue Whale and its message of sustainability

"Generated global coverage across all mediums, showcasing Hope the Blue Whale and sustainability messaging"

Natural History Museum

City Law Firm Centenary Celebrations

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

Celebrating 100 years of business with a lakeside champagne reception and gala dinner in a thirteenth century Castle.

Hever Castle

Event Summary

A special event to mark one hundred years of business. The evening began with the popping of a few corks on the lower terrace of the lakeside Loggia in the last of the afternoon sunshine. This was followed by a sumptuous gala dinner in the thirteenth-century castle. Guests were treated to a regal medieval banquet with live entertainment that featured Tudor minstrels in traditional costume. The evening's festivities culminated in a grand finale firework display over the lake before dancing continued into the early hours.

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Objective

An event befitting 100 years of business

Delivered

A memorable gala dinner with unique entertainment

Success

Wide ranging media coverage for the venue and a recognition of achievement for the company

"Wide-ranging media coverage for the venue and a recognition of achievement for the company"

Hever Castle

Hever Castle is set in over 600 acres of gardens and has its own 38 acre lake as well as an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and three puzzle mazes. The Hever Castle event spaces include the impressive Astor Wing. This space is available on an exclusive use basis for conferences, meetings and awaydays. There is also an exciting range of outdoor team building activities available such as archery, duck herding or quad biking. The ornately paneled castle dining hall is steeped in history and has been superbly restored with fine panelling and a carved Minstrels Gallery, making it the ideal setting for private dinners or Tudor banquets.

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The childhood home of Ann Boleyn is a striking castle with its own lake and a wealth of facilities

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Nina Badric Concert

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

An outdoor private concert by one of Croatia's biggest stars in a moated Slovenian castle.

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Castle Otocec

Event Summary

Singer Nina Badric is one of the biggest stars in Croatia. Every single member of the orchestra was hand-picked and personally invited to play at the event. The concert was organised as a part of a program of art events at the castle.

Objective

Concert headlined by Nina Badric to promote art events in the region and Castle Otocec.

Delivered

An intimate concert with a range of high-quality canapes and drinks to suit the requirements of all guests.

Success

Wide ranging media coverage in Slovenian newspapers and TV channels

"Wide ranging media coverage in Slovenian newspapers and TV channels"

Castle Otocec

Pure Life 2017

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

An outdoor party for 1500 members of the experiential travel industry.

Sofitel Marrakech

Event Summary

Taking place once a year in Marrakech, PURE Life Experiences is the global marketplace for the high-end experiential travel industry.

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Objective

Catalysing adventure, fostering personal connections and encouraging a conscientious approach to the environment and local communities

Delivered

PUREists use their imagination to create compelling, carefully tailored adventures to change worlds

Success

65 in-house editors representing countries from around the World

"65 in-house editors representing countries from around the World"

Sofitel Marrakech

Moët & Chandon Ice Party

Posted on May 10, 2018April 24, 2019 By Creative Platform

An artificial island was created in the Amstel River to host a beach party celebrating the launch of Moët & Chandon Ice.

InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam

Event Summary

A promotion of the new Moët & Chandon Ice product in Amsterdam. An artificial island with its own beach was created on the Amstel River. Guests arrived by boat directly on to the island and were immediately immersed in the party. The combination of delicious summer party food, matching drinks, live music and perfect weather conditions made this event a huge success and a truly memorable one for all involved.

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Objective

Promote Moët Ice Impérial champagne

Delivered

A bespoke product launch event offering a range of hospitality options and a unique experience for all guests

Success

A glamorous event that promoted Moët & Chandon as well as the event capbilities of the venue

"A unique event that we are extremely proud of, that promoted not only Moët & Chandon but also showcased what our property can do"

InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam

A luxurious venue with one of the most striking exteriors in the whole of Amsterdam. Revered around the world for its palatial grandeur and magnificent location on the banks of the Amstel river, this venue is perfect for a business meeting or grand event. The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam event spaces include 7 meeting rooms all with natural daylight and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. The largest room can seat a maximum of 180 guests. The Mirror Room or Spiegelzaal, is one the finest ballrooms in the capital and enjoys windows on 3 sides. The hotel also boasts an award winning restaurant "La Rive," which overlooks the Amstel River and is the power house of all hospitality within the hotel. The hotel's interiors hark back to the tradition of a grand Dutch residence, personified by the large crystal chandeliers hanging in the Amstel Lounge. Ideally located, this landmark venue offers guests some of the finest event spaces in the capital.

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A grand Dutch residence on the banks of the Amstel river

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Dear World, Best Cambridge – University of Cambridge Alumni Dinner

Posted on May 10, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

Gala dinner for the University of Cambridge's London alumni including David Attenborough, Clare Balding and Stephen Fry.

Banqueting House

Event Summary

Guests were welcomed into Banqueting House by Cambridge Constables in traditional dress before being shown into the Undercroft for a pre-dinner drinks reception. From there, they were invited to the Main Hall for dinner.

The main component of this event was the production, aided by White Light. Footage of Cambridge was projected onto the windows in the Main Hall to create the effect of looking out of the window at well-known Cambridge scenes. The rolling footage of iconic Cambridge images, which softly played during dinner, included punting, picnics in front of the colleges, students walking through cloisters and work taking place in a science lab. This helped immerse guests in the Cambridge way of life so they could reminisce about their own experiences there.

By Word of Mouth designed a dinner menu that reflected the ground-breaking, world-beating and life-changing achievements of the university, while also demonstrating a contemporary, elegant and stylish approach.

Objective

To engage with the University of Cambridge's London alumni and to celebrate the contributions they had made to the institutions achievements

Delivered

A unique, immersive, inspiring and memorable evening for the University of Cambridge's London alumni that successfully brought Cambridge to London with the help of sophisticated projection mapping technology

Success

Media coverage for Banqueting House, as well as the University of Cambridge’s ‘Dear World, Best Cambridge’ campaign. Positioned Banqueting House as a high-quality venue with the flexibility to incorporate modern projection mapping – bringing heritage and technology together like never before

"Media coverage for Banqueting House, as well as the University of Cambridge’s ‘Dear World, Best Cambridge’ campaign"

Banqueting House

A venue that has been hosting some of the world's finest events for over 380 years. With a beautiful entry hall and a grand staircase that leads to one of London's most visually impressive halls, this is a location for spectacular occasions. Banqueting House is a remarkable setting for drinks receptions and seated dinners. With enchanting event spaces, this magnificent venue has one of the capital's largest capacities for upscale dining events.

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A grand architectural masterpiece that has been inspiring guests since 1636

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Ashi Fashion Show

Posted on May 8, 2018May 14, 2018 By Creative Platform

Fashion designer Mohammed Ashi took guests on a journey of 1001 fairy tales through a selection of meticulously handcrafted pieces.

Qasr Al Sarab

Event Summary

In partnership with Fashion Destination, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara hosted a fashion show extravaganza by Ashi Studio on the 18th September 2017. Celebrating his 10th Anniversary, Ashi featured his newest “Couture Fall/Winter2017” collection, “The Girl on the Moon”, and a sneak peek of the ready-to-wear “Summer 2018”. Fashion designer Mohammed Ashi took the guests on a journey of 1001 fairy tales through a selection of meticulously handcrafted pieces.

Objective

Celebrating Ashi’s 10th Anniversary and showcasing his newest collection

Delivered

An internationally recognized fashion show event attended by VIPs

Success

Wide-ranging media coverage for the venue, Ashi studio and his collection “The Girl on the Moon”

"Wide-ranging media coverage for the venue"

Qasr Al Sarab

Located in the legendary Rub'Al Khali, the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers a luxury oasis for unforgettable events. The Qasr Al Sarab event spaces are both indoor and outdoor. This unique resort can host both private and corporate events for up to 350 guests. Secluded, regal and surrounded by a breathtaking desert panorama, the Royal Pavilion Villas offer a truly prestigious venue for an exclusive celebration.

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Experience the mystic desert charm of an event at Qasr Al Sarab

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