Light up the Night
by Tiffany Batchelor
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou
There is a magical moment each evening when the golden haze passes from day to night. The Corpus Christi Yacht Club proves to be an optimal location to catch glitter on the water and downtown cityscape on the horizon.
The Flood family came to Avenue I Events with an event concept. The objective, a debutante party for daughter Molly with a casual, yet chic, refined, yet bohemian, candle-lit night. Molly, warm, authentic, and graceful was immersed in the design by Avenue I Events and TM Wildflowers. The final product: bohemian chic with eclectic illumination with candles and lanterns to light up the night.
A burgundy and gold foil invitation in a laser cut pocked announced the event to guests. The indoor and outdoor venue was transformed with creative lighting and casual seating. The patio offered couches, peacock chairs, poufs and pillows for a communal lounge vibe. Long farm tables and bar tables were lit with prayer candles and tin lanterns for dining. The comfortable seating and warm candlelight reflected the friendly and warm nature of the honoree.
A polished, yet eclectic menu offered a seasonal salad station, hearty charcuterie, and coastal cuisine. Every guest’s thirst was quenched at the open bar. Continuing the “light up the night” theme, bananas foster was served on the patio at an interactive sweet station.
The band entertained guests with a mix of genres from singer songwriter to pop. With the music loud, the dance floor proved multi-generational with songs for everyone. As the band concluded, the DJ mixed songs and kept the crowed dancing past midnight. A photo booth captured guests’ personalities and the evening full of memories and laughter.
The night’s focus was to celebrate Molly surrounded by family and friends. Molly’s warm, genuine personality was reflected as only she could “light up the night”.
For more photos click to see the MOLLY GALLERY
Photography by Dreamthorp Photography
Design collaboration by TM Wildflowers and Avenue I Events
Lighting and floral by Peony Bliss