You Can Always Go Downtown

Recently I had the pleasure of creating a little atmosphere for the opening of the Downtown Pavilion at Lancaster General Hospital. Guests were invited to take tours of the new facility while enjoying hors de oeuvres. The new facility makes outpatient procedures much easier for patients to access, while creating more efficient sign-in procedures and ease of parking.

I was asked to provide a few food boutiques (our new word-du-jour for hors de oeuvres stations, how chic!) and a few simple hightop tables for the space. We utilized serpentine, or curved tables, for the food stations, with a hightop at each station to showcase the divine floral creations by Fries Flowers.

To infuse some color into the space, I chose linens from Special Occasions, my favorite local linen divas. Shiny silk citron cloths draped the tables to the floor, while espresso organza added contrast and visual interest. I chose to use 130” round cloths on the hightop tables, cinching them in the center with a silky brown ribbon. This hourglass silhouette looks sleek and modern, while allowing guests to gather around the tables with ease.

For floral, I consulted with Joanne at Fries Flowers, a flower Goddess! She created a breathtaking lit centerpiece using Floralyte bases and green cymbidium orchids, topped with a chocolate lampshade. Simple, yet chic for this VIP event!

The event was a success according to Kim Shirker, Special Event Specialist at LGH, whom is always a pleasure to work with!

Thanks to Special Occasions and Fries Flowers for great products and fabulous service!