Well, we’ve been quite busy at the studio lately! Not only have we been busy planning some of Tampa Bay’s best events, but we’re also getting acclimated to our fantastic new office on Bay to Bay Blvd in South Tampa. Although we’ve technically been here since late July, we’ve finally gotten around to putting the finishing touches and it’s starting to feel like home.
Our new location offers a central location and a lot more space, perfect for consultations and meetings with clients, and for our fantastic hard-working team!
We have to give special thanks to our interior designer, Lisa Berardo of Collective Construction & Interiors, as well as one of our favorite photographers, Abby Griffith of A.griff Designs.
Be sure to come check out the new digs if you’re in the area!
In case you haven’t updated your records:
ELAN EVENT STUDIO
3312 W Bay to Bay Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
813.870.2255
info@elaneventstudio.com
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Back on Sunday, May 29, Sammy and Betty – one of our all-time favorite couples – tied the knot at a gorgeous ceremony in Downtown Tampa. The two said their “I Dos” at a stunning outdoor ceremony overlooking the Garrison Channel and Harbour Island. After the nuptials, the couple and their guests ventured inside the Marriott Waterside Hotel for the reception.
Guests dined on a fantastic spread and enjoyed the Russian Standard Vodka (which was strategically placed at each table!). As for the first dance? The two decided on “Stand By Me”, but with a newer, fresher twist…
All in all, it was a gorgeous event to celebrate the joining of a fantastic couple. We wish you two the best of luck, and thank you again for the opportunity to assist on your special day!
Planner: Elan Event Studio
Venue / Food & Beverage: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
Florist: A Special Rose
Cake: Chantilly Cakes
Photographer: Life Long Studios
Photobooth: Shutterbooth
Entertainment: Jam Entertainment Services
Linens / Decor: Tampa Marriott, First Class Rentals of Tampa Bay, Connie Duglin
Table-side Vodka: Russian Standard
The Elan Team loves Mitzvahs, and Michael’s “World of Sports” themed party was no exception.
The ballroom at Pepin was decked out with colorful balloons and sporty centerpieces including; basketball, swimming, volleyball, and more! Our friends at I Have a Balloon turned the children’s area into a realistic soccer scene—complete with the silhouette of a crowd and rowdy soccer moms! Other special touches to this Mitzvah included a handcrafted “Concessions” sign for the kids buffet and lockers (which acted as storage for gifts and an untraditional sign-in board).
This energetic event was full of dancing and games. A big thanks to our vendors for making this Bar Mitzvah a grand slam!
Planner: Us! Elan Event Studio
Venue: Pepin
Catering: Puff n Stuff
Photographer: CR Photo
Video: Pro Video Productions
DJ: DJ Perfections
Dancers: Event Show Productions
Favors: Sure Shot Airbrush
We are delighted to announced that Elan Event Studio has been featured on one our of favorite blogs; Style Me Pretty: Florida. Head over to Style Me Pretty: Florida to gaze over the beautiful details! 
Planner: US! Elan Event Studio Venue: Powell Crosley Estate Caterer: Good Food Catering Company Decor/Lighting/Floral/Vintage Furniture Rentals/Specialty Bars MMD Events Chiavari Chair/Table Rentals: Signature Events by Design Croquembouche: Small Batch Bakery Favors: Blue Bottle Coffee Wedding Cinematography: Tampa Wonderworks Films Photography: Amy Pezz Photography Staging/ Fans: US Tent Rental Fireworks: Oblation Papers & Press Transportation: Ambassador Limo Entertainment: Breezin Entertainment Paper Products: Seaside Invitations Linens: Connie Duglin, Cloth Connection, BBJ Linens Wedding Invitations: Oblation Papers & Press
We would love to introduce one of our newest couples, Lindsay & Branden! The two – surrounded by friends and family – tied the knot during a beautiful outdoor ceremony in May, perched high atop the Westin on Rocky Point. Guests witnessed the ceremony while overlooking scenic views of Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas.
Following their “I Do’s”, the new couple and their guests flocked to the Palma Ceia Country Club in South Tampa. Guests enjoyed scrumptious bites, tasty cocktails, and danced the night away!
Event Planner: Elan Event Studio
Ceremony Venue: Westin Tampa Bay
Reception Venue & Catering: Palma Ceia Country Club
Photographer: Life’s Highlights
Floral: DD’s Blooms
Cake: Publix Bakery
Entertainment: Breezin’ Entertainment
Linens: Connie Duglin
Wedding Dress: CC’s Boutique
Hair / Make Up: Lili’s Weddings
On September 18th Elan Event Studio hosted our 6th annual Tampa Bridal Showcase. This years event was held at the beautiful A La Carte Event Pavilion. We had the very best vendors in the Tampa Bay area as well as the best brides in attendance. With the help of our event sponsors and all the great vendors the event was a success.
The theme for this years showcase was Glam with black and hot pink mixed with a touch of vintage. Brides and their guests entered into the grand hall staged as a ‘cocktail hour’. Connie Duglin Linen provided the black eyelash pintuck and flamingo lamour table linens. The main ballroom featured over 60 vendors, a LED dance floor provided by Inspire Entertainment, an aerial performance by Breezin Entertainment, vintage lounge area by MMD Events, a first dance performance by Arthur Murray Dance Studio, beautiful black chaivari chairs by Signature Event Rentals and a collaborative fashion show by The White Closet Company, Bella Gente, Stella & Dot, Athena Montague Artistry and Darcy Greco. Tammy Levent of Elite Travel took the stage to announce the winning couple of the grand honeymoon prize winner. The winner received an all-inclusive trip to Rivera Dreams in Cancun.
Be sure to check out all of our vendors at www.tampabridalshowcase.com and for details about coming TBS events!
Photography: Jamie Michelle Photography
Check out the newest edition of Inspire A Bride, an online bridal magazine.
“Inspire A Bride is a Smart-Savvy-Chic-Beautiful Wedding I- Magazine dedicated to FEATURING THE BEST Wedding Professionals. We feature only the most inspirational, outstanding vendors and professionals, who provide exceptional services and products to brides and their families. With a wide selection of Wedding Professionals made available online we’re continuously able to recognize their devoted inspirational values”
Elise and Ian’s Avila Country Club Wedding has been picked as a featured wedding! See the original wedding blog, photos, and vendor list: Click HERE
XOXO
If you’ve received the newest edition of BIZBASH Magazine, flip over to page 76 and check out the writeup on Monica & Elan! Both are featured in an article titled ‘Fresh Faces – The New Generation’. Columnist Lisa Cericola features “six up-and-coming event pros” whom she believes will shape and influence events over the next decade.
In particular, Cericola focuses on Elan’s transformation of the Kress Department Store building for the 2011 Gasparilla Int’l Film Festival’s Closing Night Party. “I like unexpected locations, like rooftops, abandoned buildings, empty storefronts”, says Monica Varner, owner and lead event planner.
The Kress Building, constructed in 1929, has essentially sat abandoned since the liquidation of the Kress brand in 1980/1981. With no running water or electricity, the team was required to bring in portable restroom trailers as well as generators to power the lighting and sound equipment.
For more on the GIFF Closing Party at Kress, see this blog entry or the article written in BIZBASH from March 2011.
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