10/14/2017
The unstoppable talent at the EPIC opening reception for the Association for Catering and Events - NACE will blow your mind! Everything about The Art of Events is just so dang good. It seems like it was a life time ago, but today and forever, we celebrate those talents. Vellora Productions amazing talent to go above and beyond to capture every single detail deserves heartfelt gratitude. You guys nailed it. Don't blink as you might just miss something. And, we encourage to watch this highlight over and over and over. You might even call your mom to tell her about it. Yes, it is just that good. NACE Houston Chapterr
Special thanks to the Open Reception committee. Seriously, you guys were my rock:: Gary Archer, Kerri Smelek Childress, Dan O'Brien, Rebekah Edwards Cunningham and Paula Cox Edwards and event day managers Tyler Jo Pearce and Stephaine Lane Maudsley. Thank you Clara Hough Castellano and Adam Rineer the conference co-chairs for the trust and courage to help Houston shine nationally. And, a huge tip of the hat to Craig Howard and Kirksey Gregg for the unrelenting commitment for supporting the ideas to go bigger and bigger.
It was a beyond a honor to produce this event. More importantly, it was a honor to work with these creative partners. At no point did they ever say no and if anything, that offered more and more and more. You guys are my epic and I will be your wingman any day.
A Fare Extraordinaire: catering {Artful Crudité Array and Faux Caviar with Edible Flowers
A Finer Event: glassware, catering vessels {the art of culinary}
Adams & Green Entertainment, Inc..: metro entrainment {saxophonist}
AFR Furniture Rental: lounge, tables, bars, 360 degree bar design {man, we had a lot of fun!}
Bailey Connor Catering Veronika Levine: catering {Akaushi Beef Tartar and Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Foie Gras Torchon}
The Ballroom at Bayou Place: venue, staff, and bar service {where no does not exist}
Bella Lumi: photography {yes, coming to you very soon!}
Bradley David Entertainment: DJ sounds, front room {stylized beast}
Bright Star Productions, Inc: production, lighting, sound, video mapping, custom glass gobos, and more {you are my everything!}
Cordua Catering: catering {‘Aquarium’ of Ceviches, Korean Fried Chicken, Pho Taco}
Caswell and Company Catering and Events: catering {Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres: Cambozola, andOolong Tea Smoked Duck,Charred NY Strip, and Queso Cotija. Whole Snapper Display, Snapper three-ways: Pickled Shallot and Jalapeño Crema, Dried Aleppo & Toasted Sesame, andRoasted Peach & Charred Green Tomato Relish. Vertical wall display: Sweet Potato Curry with Ginger Mango Chutney and Papadam and
Compressed Pork Belly with Candied Chilies}
DANNY RAY and the ACOUSTIC PRODUCTION: live entertainment {OMGosh.....they are so good!}
Dolce Bocatto: adult popsicle cart {yes!, it's a thing}
Dream Bouquet: artful floral installation {Girl, you out did yourself!!...don't even know how to put it into words}
EB Inc Event Rentals: linens, graffiti art entrance, fabric fence panels, miles of drape {is there anything that EB won't do?!}
Frost 321: nitrogen ice cream and sorbets {yes, please!}
GONZO247: live street/graffiti art {iconic to h-town}
J & D Entertainment: epic entertainment {bucket drummers, body pain splatter models, human chandelier, glitter models, cold towel models, platform box performers, LED stilt robots, and hora local finale {but, that mirror man though!}
Kirksey Gregg Productions,LLC: custom vertical catering wall, glass column catering displays {solution finder}
Laced Vinyl Shoppe Victor Pham: stain glass windows, logo decals, and stage decal {two words: stain glass!}
LG Event Entertainment & Production LLC: mirrored photo booth, creator of aquarium of ceviches, charging stations, and main room DJ sounds {he never lets you stop dancing!}
Melange Catering: catering {Live Mosaic Charcuterie Station and Donut Hole Luge}
Mike's Dance Floor Rentals: customized, multi-tier white acrylic stage and dance floor {acrylic has never looked so sexy!}
Paper Floral Artistry: Red Poppie Paper Floral Wall {paper is sexy}
Silver Lynx Arts Pasha Luminus: living rose and 3D live art install {so much fun!}
Silverstone Events: catering {Pots of Plenty Pushcart: Lemon Artichoke Soup, Smoked Oysters, Lobster Bisque, Short Rib Bourguignon, Short Rib Broth
Sourced Craft Cocktails: mixologist, YUM! {Gold Rush,Watermelon Splash, Texas Mule, Cucumber Basil Gimlet, Texas Pecan Old Fashion, French 75, Tropical Agave}
Tianna Hall: metro entertainment {jazz duo, but let's talk about her eyes}
Twirl Cotton Candy: adult miniature cotton candy swizzles {Mini Lemon Drop Sour and Mini Strawberry Champagne}
