Last weekend , as a parent and an event planner I was proud to be a part of the Saint Andrews School Auction in Boca Raton. The theme this year was Mardi Gras, perfectly timed with Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans. With the traditional color palette of gold, purple and green coupled with outrageous Mardi Gras masks and decor the scene was set for a fabulous evening. The decor was provided by Party Perfect of Boca Raton.
The entrance was decorated with lamposts with street signs, trees and a grand mask with roses in jewel tones.
The gymnasium was transformed with oversized masks decorated with an abundance of feathers in different colors. Each mask marked the various categories of auction items for the silent auction. The linens for the cocktail tables were a multi color shag which were festive bringing together all the jewel tone colors of Mardi Gras.
Floral arrangements of green and purple hydrangeas with peacock feathers and beads dressed the cocktail tables. Beads were everywhere….
An ice sculpture lit in mardi gras colors was used for the seafood station. Our in house caterers, Sage Dining created a true New Orleans menu for our guests.
After the silent auction, the guest moved into a second gymnasium for the after party . Guests were entertained by the Dereck Mack Band, Spencer from A Hot Party provided the casino tables and entertained the guests .The gym was transformed with illuminating lighting created by SFL Lighting Company creating a party atmosphere.
The gals who put it all together, Laurie Woliung, Karen Jacobsen, Cheryl Cherney and myself . What a team , who together with Kristen Oliver , Auction Coordinator at Saint Andrew’s planned a successful event for our school and had fun at the same time. Thank you Cindy Newnam from Saint Andrews School and my daughter Nicolla (a sophmore) for providing photographs of the event.