Florida Connects - Winter 2008 - (Page 25)

Inside the VIP brunch ballroom, Atmospheres Events, Inc., along with numerous additional local vendors, donated their wares and talent to create a setting elegant enough for Oprah herself. Square banquet tables covered in lush gold linens and accompanied by espresso-colored chivari chairs featured place settings that centered around silver-speckled black chargers. Around the perimeter of the room, clear cylindrical vases of red Jamestown orchids were set atop sleek black pedestals, while black Shoji-style bi-fold grids adorned with paper Chinese lanterns gave the room an Eastern-inﬂuenced ambience. Amber LED lighting provided the ﬁnal stylish touch. In the main presentation ballroom, designed by Wizard Connection and Quest Drape, white chair covers with just a touch of color (provided by the occasionally placed chocolate brown chair tie) added a clean, crisp look to the traditional theater-style set-up. The stage set, featuring a white deco couch and ottomans set against a white backdrop (accented with chocolate brown drapes and myriad ﬂoral arrangements provided by Kabloom Florist), created the inviting feel of visiting with Colin in a posh living room as he captivated attendees with tips and pointers culled from his 22 years of experience in the business. Tampa Bay MPI delivered elegance; its style was edgy, and the experience was extraordinary. ■ Sponsors Sensory 5; Ryah Creative Group; Motiva; Esteem MedSpa; Southern Wine & Spirits; Atmospheres Events; Tampa Convention Center; Grand Events of Florida; Wizard Connection; Quest Drape; PKS Rentals; Panache Events Specialists; Connie Duglin Linens; Music Gallery; D Entertainment; Toffee To Go; All Access Limo; KaBloom Florist; Grymes Cannon Floral Designs; Dana Dineen Florist; Kirby Rentals; Bay Stage Lighting; Industrial Strength & Staging; BBJ Linens; Splitsville; Rainbow Association & Meeting Management; SLK Creative; The Melting Pot; Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Winter 2008 Florida CONNECTS 25

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