2019 Tatler Annual Ball

A luxury upscale ball for local celebrities and luminaries.

Dinner, Tatler, St Regis Shanghai, Best Events

 

St. Regis Shanghai Jingan

Event Summary

 

Over 250 distinguished luminaries attended the event, including famous movie directors, international celebrities, artists, social influencers and business elites. 

The whole event started with a pre-dinner cocktail in the gorgeous Astor Ballroom foyer, followed by an impeccable 5-course set dinner in the 1,400 sqm ballroom. Throughout the event, there were entertainment performances and an awards ceremony that used the built-in 95 sqm LED screen in the ballroom as their backdrop. All the guests were immersed in unparalleled audiovisual sensations during the event that were matched with delicate culinary treats served by the hotel banqueting team.

 After the event, guests enjoyed an after-party at the award-winning St. Regis Bar on the ground floor. The bar was sponsored by champagne house Dom Pérignon and the St Regis band played into the night. Every attending guest relished the whole night and had a superb time.

Group Shot, Tatler, St Regis Shanghai, Best Events

Objective

  • Built and enhanced St. Regis brand name amongst top society socialites.

Delivered

  • St. Regis renowned exceptional service and extraordinary food and beverage offerings

Success

  • Extensive media coverage of the event, great social media buzz and cultivated the St Regis name and address to luminaries.

"All the guests were immersed in unparalleled audiovisual sensations during the event that were matched with delicate culinary treats served by the hotel banqueting team."

Sicilia Li, Marketing Communications Manager, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan

Media wall, Tatler, St Regis Shanghai, Best Events
St Regis Shanghai Jingan, Prestigious Star Awards 2020 Finalist, V2

Astound Retail Open 2019 and EuroPro Tour 2019

Over 160 people enjoyed the Estate from Monday, growing to over 300 people from Wednesday - Friday.

Melbourne Lodge, The Retail Open, Brocket Hall, Best Events

 

Brocket Hall

Event Summary

 

These two events were held at the same time. The PGA EuroPro Tour hosted 156 golfers and was running from 20th-24th of May at Brocket Hall’s Palmerston course.

The Retail Open hosted 160 golfers on the 23rd of May on the Melbourne Course. This event been bringing between 140-200 of the world’s leading retail owners and fashion designers for over 12 years.

For both events, the main Clubhouse was utilised during the day and the historic Hall hosted guests in the evenings.

Winner Interview, Euro Pro Tour, Brocket Hall, Best Events

Objective

  • Host a number of high-profile golf events on the estate and generate some good publicity for the Brocket Hall Estate.

Delivered

  • We renovated a separate building on the Estate to use as the Euro Pro Tour hub. The space included new changing facilities and a kitchen area. The Retail Open had 18 sponsored holes and 2 double-decker buses that featured engaging pop-ups by sponsors.

Success

  • The EuroPro Tour was covered by Sky Sports Golf and went out on June 4th at 8 pm. After a full year of planning. The week was a big success with great feedback from all involved.

"The key was keeping both events separate. A serious competition on one course and a fun, charitable event on the other." 

Paula Hawkins, Golf Events & Sales Manager, Brocket Hall

Gusbourne Wine, The Retail Open, Brocket Hall, Best Events
Brocket Hall Logo

Royal Bled International Pro-Am

A four-day golf event held in Bled, Slovenia

Tee Off, Royal Bled International Pro-Am, Best Events, Royal Bled, Prestigious Venues

 

Royal Bled

Event Summary

 

The Royal Bled International Pro-Am is a four-day event hosted in the amazing town of Bled in Slovenia. Royal Bled is the oldest and the largest Slovenian golf course. Its origins date back to 1937 and it is regarded as one of the most scenic courses in Europe.

Professional and Amateur players had the opportunity to experience Royal Bled's 5-star hospitality and the week included a visit to Lake Bled as well as its iconic Castle.

Costantino Rocca, a former Ryder Cup player and European Tour winner, was amongst the Professional players who participated in the event.

Around the Green, Royal Bled International Pro-Am, Best Events, Royal Bled, Prestigious Venues

Objective

  •  Showcase the wonderful town of Bled and the 5-star facilities available at Royal Bled Golf Course.

Delivered

  • 4 days of 5-star hospitality and world-class golf

Success

  • Global coverage of Bled, Slovenia and the Royal Bled golf course. As well as a number of satisfied guests.

"This is one of the best facilities they've played in the last few years and its improving. They all promised that they would come back and I think that next years Pro-Am, which will be in June, will be an even bigger success than this one."

Daniel Kraljic, Golf Professional, Royal Bled

Lake Bled Church, Royal Bled International Pro-Am, Best Events, Royal Bled, Prestigious Venues
The Royal Bled, Prestigious Star Awards 2020 Finalist, V2

Regent Porto Montenegro Fundraising Ball

The second Regent Charity Ball was held to raise funds for the Day Care Center for Children with Disabilities in Tivat

Ball Venue, Best Events, Regent Porto Montenegro, Prestigious Venues

 

Regent Porto Montenegro

Event Summary

 

The second Regent Charity Ball was held on December 13th 2019. All funds collected during the evening (€20,520) were donated to the Day Care Center for Children with Disabilities in Tivat.

The ball was supported by a number of sponsors including the official Rolex importer and Television of Montenegro.

The event of the year brought together representatives of the economy, government organizations, diplomatic missions, and the media. Entertainment featured the renowned guitar duo Nikcevic & Bulatovic together with some of the best classical and Latin dancers in the world.

Attendees named it “the event of the year in Montenegro.” The ball's success was down to the smooth event organisation, the dynamic quality of the evening and a large amount of money raised for the children's charity.

Ballroom Display, Best Events, Regent Porto Montenegro, Prestigious Venues

Objective

  • Raising funds for the Daycare Centre for children with disabilities in Tivat

Delivered

  • The event brought together representatives of the economy, government organizations, diplomatic missions, and the media. It featured some of the best classical and Latin dancers in the world

Success

  • €20,520 was raised in one evening and the event generated substantial regional media coverage

"Attendees named it “the event of the year in Montenegro” and it was the largest amount the company has ever raised in just one evening."

Elena Ljiljanic, Senior PR & Marketing Manager, Regent Porto Montenegro

Charity Ball, Best Events, Regent Porto Montenegro, Prestigious Venues
Regent Porto Montenegro, Prestigious Star Awards 2020, Finalist

Halpern Fashion Show

A premier show in the London Fashion Week 2019 programme

Fashion Venue, Halpern Studio Fashion Show, Best Events, One Great George Street, Prestigious Venues

 

One Great George Street

Event Summary

 

Halpern Studio Fashion Show 2019 - (2020 ready to wear)

 collection took place at One Great George Street in Westminster. The event was a premier show in the London Fashion Week 2019 programme.



The show was held in the venue's Great Hall which has two grand chandeliers hoisted from the ceiling, these were lowered to the floor to create a spectacular visual effect and heighten the show's ambience.

Fashion Show Venue, Best Events, One Great George Street, Prestigious Venues

Objective

  • Showcasing the Halpern 2020 ready to wear collection

Delivered

  • Advanced logistical coordination for the movement of 400 people, models and brand staff as well as high-level security for VIPs

Success

  • Well received fashion show, PR in Vogue

"To walk into the Michael Halpern show was to be staggered by the sight of two vast turn-of-the-century chandeliers which had been lowered to the floor level of a grand institutional ballroom in Westminster. That glittering backdrop — perfect for London’s king of sequins — was all the native New Yorker could desire for a collection that was an homage to Barbra Streisand and the Ziegfeld Follies"

Sarah Mower, Fashion Journalist, Vogue

Venue for Fashion Shows, Best Events, One Great George Street, Prestigious Venues
Black Logo, One Great George Street, Prestigious Venues

Sicilian Festival Of Wine

A 3-day celebration showcasing the best of Italian wine

Ocean View Terraces For Events, Hotel Villa Diodoro, Prestigious Venues

 

Hotel Villa Diodoro

Event Summary

 

A 3 day event celebrating the excellence of Italian wine. The program featured guided wine tasting by experts, Michelin star cooking masterclasses and a celebratory gala dinner on the final night. 150 of the best Italian wine producers exhibited their top products to selected VIP guests and F&B journalists.

Banco DAssaggio, Wine Event, Hotel Villa Diodoro, Best Events, Prestigious Star Awards 2019

Objective

  • To showcase a variety of fine Italian wines to industry experts and F&B journalists

Delivered

  • 3 exciting days featuring cooking masterclasses, guided wine tastings and a celebratory gala dinner

Success

  • 2,000 visitors, 650 Italian wine labels, 70 F&B Journalists, National Media coverage, Top "Made in Italy" Brands and the presence of Top Italian Wine and Food producers

"Top 'Made in Italy' Brands and the presence of  Top Italian Wine and Food producers made the event unique and gave prestige and visibility to our Venue" 

Patrizia Costa, Senior Sales Manager, Gais Hotels Group Taormina

Hotel Villa Diodoro, Thumbail, Prestigious Venues
Hotel Villa Diodoro Logo

Hotel Villa Diodoro is an incredible venue, located on Taormina's cliffside. Diodoro has commanding views of the Ionian sea, just a few steps from the heavenly town of Taormina, in Sicily. This venue offers majestic event spaces for conferences, meetings, networking and corporate events. Hotel Villa Diodoro's event spaces are also perfect for grand weddings and gala dinners. The Diodoro estate, part of Gais Hotels has its very own vineyard 'Tenuta winery' located a few miles away at the base of Mount Etna. In partnership with the spectacular Il Picciolo Golf Club, the estate offers an 18-hole golf course set on top of a volcanic rock, only minutes from Tenuta winery. For events on the beach, you can request the beach terraces of Diodoro's sister hotel, Caparena. In brief, the Diodoro and its vast estate offers a unique world of its own for extraordinary occasions.

A 3-day celebration showcasing the best of Italian wine


Taste of The Golden Age

A Michelin starred dinner celebrating the 17th Century "Dutch Golden Age"

Outdoor View, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Prestigious Venues

 

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Event Summary

 

A very special evening for a select group of VIP guests themed around the 'Dutch Golden Age.' Held in a series of the venue's historic spaces and accompanied by music from well-known 17th century composers, guests truly felt as though they had been transported back in time. Waiters dressed for the occasion provided guests with true 'Waldorf Service' at each table and guests enjoyed a delectable menu prepared by the in-house Two-Michelin Star Chef Sidney Schutte.

Waiter, Taste of the Golden Age, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Best Events 2019

Objective

  • To transport guests back to the Dutch Golden Age for an evening of elegant luxury

Delivered

  • Waldorf Bellmen waited at the door with torches to welcome guests into the event. Upon entering the Hooft Ballroom, guests were seated at themed tables and served by themed waiters. Music by classic composers entertained the diners as they were served a bespoke menu of dishes artfully prepared by Two-Michelin Star Chef, Sidney Schutte.

Success

  • The feedback received from the attending guests was extremely positive and all guests enjoyed their participation in such an elegant experience at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

 

"An event that highlighted how the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam's unique characteristics can be used to conjure a true luxury hospitality experience"

Robin Klabbers, Senior Marketing Executive, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Thumbnail, Prestigious Venues
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Logo

This unique venue in Amsterdam is comprised of six monumental 17th and 18th-century double-fronted canal palaces. Located in the heart of the city by the Herengracht canal, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers an elegant setting for a wide variety of occasions. The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam event spaces are made up of seven exclusive meeting and event rooms that can host a variety of events and celebrations. The grand ballroom overlooks the canal and is the ideal location for exclusive social events of up to 160 people. There are four multifunctional meeting rooms for conferences, receptions or business meetings. All of these spaces overlook the Herengracht canal or the private courtyard garden. This venue's distinctive decor and rich heritage make it a stand out event destination in Amsterdam.

A Michelin starred dinner celebrating the 17th Century "Dutch Golden Age"


Lord’s Dining Club

A unique dining club launched to honour the age-old pairing of food and cricket.

Lords, The Home Of Cricket, Event Spaces, Prestigious Venues

 

Lord's Cricket Ground

Event Summary

 

Lord’s Dining Club was launched in 2018 with renowned michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge. The menus were exclusively designed by Kerridge and each course was paired with a matching wine, chosen to enhance the culinary delights on offer. The event took place in the Grade II* listed Pavilion, and included a Nyetimber sparkling wine reception with a selection of canapés in the Long Room Bar before a four-course menu was served in the historic surroundings of the Long Room.

Speaker, Lords Dining Club with Tom Kerridge, Best Events, Prestigious Star Awards 2019

Objective

  • Launched to honour the age-old pairing of food and cricket, Lord's Dining Club couples the traditions of Marylebone Cricket Club with innovative cooking from a line-up of world renowned Michelin-starred chefs.

Delivered

  • All teams involved executed the event to a very high standard with outstanding service. Great feedback was received and a successful evening was enjoyed by all who attended.

Success

  • Wide ranging media coverage of the event. The teams also worked together from start to finish to execute and deliver a successful event. Not only were guests expectations met but they were exceeded.

 

“Working at an Interdealer brokerage in the City we are often looking for unique memorable events to attend with our clients. Upon entering the Long Room we knew immediately we were in for something special. The view from the prestigious Long Room overlooking the pitch at sunset was breath taking. Supported by Angus Fraser, Tom Kerridge was sublime delivering a fantastic mix of humour and an imperious knowledge of his trade. The delicious dinner with wine pairings was a treat, all 15 of our party left replete and satiated.’’

Oliver Terry, GFI Group

Lord's Cricket Ground Thumbnail, Prestigious Star Awards
Lord's Cricket Ground Logo

Lord’s Cricket Ground, is recognised worldwide as the Home of Cricket. Steeped in over 200 years of history and owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), it has been based in its central London location since 1814. Lord’s is known for seamlessly blending its rich history with modern world-class facilities. This is typified in its architecture, with the Victorian Grade II* listed Pavilion situated opposite the modern, award-winning J.P. Morgan Media Centre. In addition to this, Lord’s offers several other pitch-facing event venues combined with three outdoor spaces, accommodating between 10 and 500 delegates. It also boasts the newest venue, ‘Pelham’s’, which is at the forefront of MCC’s sustainability drive and the world's oldest sporting museum which contains the original Ashes Urn. The quality of the in-house catering, combined with award-winning service and the venue's rich sporting history, makes Lord’s a cut above the rest.

A unique dining club launched to honour the age-old pairing of food and cricket.


Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Wedding Breakfast in the Long Library at Blenheim Palace for 200 guests.

South-Lawn-aerial-2-Blenheim-Palace-Prestigious-Venues

 

Blenheim Palace

Event Summary

Civil Ceremony in the Orangery and Wedding Reception in the Long Library

Blenheim Palace, Prestigious Venues, Wedding Dinner

Objective

  • Besopke Wedding Celebration

Delivered

  • Unique event spaces and fantastic service

Success

  • A very happy couple and delighted guests

 

"A very happy couple"

Blenheim Palace

Great Court Aerial, Blenheim Palace, Prestigious Venues
Blenheim Palace, Logo, Prestigious Venues, 400px

This astounding landmark is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. It is an awe-inspiring venue for events with over 300 years of fascinating history. This magnificent Palace is a designated UNESCO world heritage site, surrounded by over 90 acres of formal gardens. Commissioned by Queen Anne, birthplace to Sir Winston Churchill, and now home to one of the most important art collections in Europe, Blenheim Palace is a venue with past and present significance. It is a dream venue for weddings and private celebrations as well as an exclusive destination for world-class corporate events.

A quintessential British landmark and an architectural marvel with a wealth of spaces for unforgettable events


Blue Experience

Launch event for new luxury family resort Valamar Girandella, located in Istria, Croatia.

Valamar Girandella Resort, Prestigious Venues, 2

 

Valamar Girandella Resort in Rabac, Croatia

Event Summary

 

Presenting the new Valamar Girandella Resort 4*/5* to the most important business partners as well as Croatian and foreign media. The event began with an investors day and a meeting of the Supervisory Board attended by top management. In the evening an outdoor beach party was held for guests with a full entertainment program - live band, aerial cube acrobatics, glitter ball contortion act, a DJ and fireworks.

Valamar Girandella Resort, Prestigious Venues

Objective

  • Presenting a new Valamar Girandella Resort 4*/5* to important business partners as well as Croatian and foreign media

Delivered

  • Presentation of the Valamar Girandella Resort and city Rabac through the entertainment program and resort tours throughout the evening

Success

  • Huge attendance, event photography for internal library, wide-ranging media coverage

 

"Attended by top business leaders and partners"

Valamar Girandella Resort

Valamar Girandella Resort, Prestigious Venues, 2
Valmar Logo, Prestigious Venues