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The theme this year was Wonderland. We were so excited to put on this year’s event for the Long Island Elite, who raised money for Long Island Charities and had a blast while doing it!
Rather than the usual cocktail set up of various round tables, we created a mad tea party 8 tables long. Guests loved the tea party so much they chose to sit there for dinner as well, amidst the calculated clutter of flowers, cups and saucers, tea pots, antique books and clocks. We placed some of the clutter on spinning plates for added magic…
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Photos by Dennisimo PhotographyBesides being cozy, this sociable seating arrangement set up fantastic opportunities for guests to network. One of the most prevalent remarks of the night was how easy it was to make connections and exchange information.
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Our challenge every year with this event is keep things fresh and exciting. After 6 years of putting on the same event, the challenge grows every year—it’s a good thing we love challenges at DJS, because there’s nothing better than topping yourself!
Some of the other elements of the evening:
Some of the other elements of the evening:
We chose fresh, vibrant colors for our floral arrangements. When you are working with bright table tops you have to make sure that your arrangements can stand on their own and aren't drowned out by the surrounding colors.
We accented our special reserved tables with branches laced with orchids, moss and hanging votives. These elements grounded the tables and gave a glittering, whimsical detail.
Dawn Strain, President & founder of LIE looked gorgeous in a gown donated for the evening by Kleinfeld Bridal
Scrumptious dessert by Just a Sliver! We had character inspired cupcakes and ones that said "Eat Me"
We accented our special reserved tables with branches laced with orchids, moss and hanging votives. These elements grounded the tables and gave a glittering, whimsical detail.
Dawn Strain, President & founder of LIE looked gorgeous in a gown donated for the evening by Kleinfeld Bridal
Scrumptious dessert by Just a Sliver! We had character inspired cupcakes and ones that said "Eat Me"
Photos by Dennisimo PhotographyWho Are You?
We transformed the patio into a hookah lounge, complete with Hookahs from Mystique.
Photos by Dennisimo Photography
We transformed the patio into a hookah lounge, complete with Hookahs from Mystique.
Photos by Dennisimo Photography
Founded in 2002, the Long Island Elite (LIE) is an organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Long Island’s business professionals under the age of 40, the region’s emerging business leaders. To learn more about LIE, please visit their website at
http://www.longislandelite.com/home.asp
http://www.longislandelite.com/home.asp
The performers provided by Chezzam created a magical evening with a crazy cast of characters that kept the spirit of the evening fun, quirky and charismatic.
Photos by Dennisimo Photography
Photos by Dennisimo PhotographyThe King, Queen and Member of the Year Gary Cucchi (Tweedle)
Photos by Dennisimo PhotographyIf you couldn't make it and would still like to donate to the Long Island Elite, please go here
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