St. Patrick’s Glam Meets The Irish Countryside
We blinked and somehow, it’s March, again. For us, the arrival of March marks a complete calendar year since the flash and glamour of big events. In honor of the anniversary, we thought we’d share a glimpse into the last event we worked on before the pandemic brought the events industry to a screeching halt. Since it’s an over-the-top St. Patrick’s Day bash, it seems fitting for this time of year.
If you were to ask me what I miss most about my pre-pandemic life, the answer is simple: I miss the dazzle of big events. There’s something magical about watching blank white walls transform, and in this case, into the Irish countryside for a whimsical St. Patrick’s Day bash for the top event firms in the city.
Among our favorite floral feats were towering six-foot tree centerpieces and whimsical glass cloche centerpieces for the tables. Butterflies, moss, and bright spring flowers were elements carried throughout the event.
One of our biggest undertakings to date was pulling off a live floral jewelry station for over a hundred guests. The most popular? Trendy rings made of brightly colored ranunculus!
Other highlights of the event included live Irish dancers, a DJ, baby sheep, and a beautiful menu of Irish fare– with a beautiful modern spin.
It wouldn’t feel right to share such a beautiful event without also mentioning the extreme hardship so many in our industry are facing. If you’re interested in learning more about how Covid has leveled the billion-dollar events industry, I’d encourage you to check out https://www.saveliveeventsnow.com.
Oh, and there’s no way we could have pulled off something so cool without a killer team! It was an honor teaming up with our incredibly talented industry friends who we love so much:
A/V: AVLD Events
Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy
Catering and Planning: Ridgewells Catering
Cocktails: Cocktail Curations
Decor: Design Foundry
Florals: Helen Olivia Floral Design
Music: Bialek’s Music
Paper: Saima Says Design
Photography: Simo Ahmadi, Photography by Simo
Portrait Salon: Love Life Images
Rentals: Nuage Designs, Perfect Settings, Something Vintage, Table Manners
Valet: MJ Valet
Venue: Dock 5 at Union Market
- About the shop
Helen Olivia is a boutique floral design studio located in the Del Ray neighborhood. Known for a lush and timeless style, the shop is a favorite among locals. Outside of beautiful flowers, Helen Olivia is a destination for house plants, decorative pottery, and an endless selection of stylish front door wreaths. The shop is also well known for its weekly floral design workshops — come visit us and try your hand at flower arranging! Helen Olivia is owned by Chuck and Rachel Gang who are veterans of the bustling Washington, D.C., events industry. Both are D.C. natives, and reside in the Ft Hunt neighborhood of Alexandria with their son Jack.
1519 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
703.548.2848
