On Tuesday, October 25, PartySlate gathered esteemed members for an exclusive cocktail party for networking and fun. The venerable Nick Gentile of Nick Gentile Events planned and designed the soirée which brought together Los Angeles’ top event industry professionals at LA Wheelhouse, a luxurious private estate in West Hollywood.
Gentile worked with the creatives at XO Bloom to evoke the luxury and warm terracotta hues of the estate’s formal dining room into the mansion’s party décor.
A Glimpse of the Evening to Come
The party’s invitation, custom-designed by Ceci New York, also paid homage to the estate’s chic décor. The print and invitation designer set an elegant tone with a textured umber invitation that was inspired by both the rich orange velvet in the dining room as well as the estate’s own wheel logo. That rich hue tied the celebration’s aesthetic together.
The Ceci New York team also created the party’s printed materials to showcase and honor event partners.
Design: Marvelous Marigold
Guests entered the gathering via a winding path through a dreamy lantern-lit courtyard. XO Bloom infused the estate with dramatic pops of orange. From the bright marigolds framing the PartySlate brick wall-inspired photo spot to the upended roses suspended from the trees, the warm hue added interest and beauty. XO continued the lush look with vivid arrangements throughout the party.
The Hollywood Hills mansion setting featured an epic pool and patio festooned with string lights from Distinctive Event Solutions that lit up the crisp fall evening. Its pool featured floating letters from Step and Repeat LA that spelled out “PartySlate” across the water. Drifting bright blooms spilled into the pool like a floral waterfall — making the patio into the perfect Instagrammable spot.
Further elevating the affair were truly unique candles from Vogue Candles. Vogue offered us an eco-conscious way to bring romantic flickering flames to our soirée with towering hurricane glass featuring all-white plant-based wax granules that safely — and beautifully — burned all evening.
Partygoers lounged in swanky outdoor spaces outfitted by Found Rental Co. Their brass and cream hightops, oversized lanterns, and gorgeous DJ booth and sushi bar added to the luxe vibe. Patterned and solid pillows in apricot and melon accented the seating areas, completing the chic color story of the event.
Entertainment: The Perfect Spin
It’s not easy to curate music that’s perfect for networking and connecting with each other, but also for creating a trendy vibe that fits a Los Angeles gathering. DJ Lady Sha managed to do both with style. Distinctive Event Solutions lent a hand by ensuring that all of the party’s AV and lighting needs were met, considering both the event size and sound to produce a seamless experience.
Guests also loved the interactive entertainment provided by an of-the-moment photobooth from LA Photo Party. Their “slow motion” booth recorded five-second video clips of partygoers dancing, strutting, jumping — and, in general, having a blast — in a tunnel of vertical fluorescent lights. The clips were transformed into ultra slow-motion videos instantly uploadable for partygoers to compare and share. LA Photo Party also captured guests on-the-fly with their roaming photobooth.
Fresh Fare: Sushi & Slingers
By The Way Catering Co. curated a menu of tray-passed appetizers and stations that delighted with fresh flavor. Their thoughtful fare included bites like cauliflower arancini (a healthier take on the Italian staple), a pizza grazing station, and a Tuscan buffet with trenette al pesto, pea and fennel salad, and more.
Toward the end of the evening, By The Way Catering Co. brought out their own take on late-night bites: juicy turkey burger “slingers” that our team is still talking about days later. One version featured smoky chipotle flavors while the other boasted their special sauce.
Meanwhile, Masa Sushi offered a full spread of fresh-from-the-ocean bites. Their friendly sushi chefs served spicy salmon, tuna, and toro on crispy-rice, yellowtail, scallop, and more nigiri, along with delectable rolls and sashimi. Guests oohed and aahed over the clean and creative flavors, as well as the warmth of their team.
And what’s a party without a signature cocktail? LA’s Cocktail Academy over-delivered with two custom drinks: “clover club” with gin, vermouth, and a raspberry foam that matched our party’s colorway, and “cafe colada” which combined absinthe, coffee, and coconut for an uncommon sip. The cocktails were accented with fresh herbs and edible florals as well as chic stirrers from Acrylic Sticks, who created two styles of the wheels that signified the venue’s branding.
Our every-event partner MY DRAP provided custom, eco-friendly cocktail napkins with PartySlate’s logo and the venue’s wheel graphics printed in the event’s signature orange.
All of the Memories Made (& Captured)
This was an evening worth remembering, and the skilled team at Chris J Evans Photography beautifully captured the soirée. They shot rich candid pictures of guests interacting and having fun, perfectly-posed pics in front of the PartySlate backdrop, as well as photos of the bright and fun scene.
Moving images from the Siren & Co also told the story of the celebration with a video that will remind the guests of their good time (and will make those who weren’t there — wish they were).
And More Thanks
Producing a thoughtful celebration like PartySlate’s latest Los Angeles gathering requires a talented team of partners. We’d like to offer our sincere thanks to BreLuxe Beauty who ensured that our team looked our best. They made us all feel party-ready with on-point hair and makeup styling.
We would like to extend additional gratitude to The London West Hollywood whose luxurious guest rooms ensured that our well-traveled team was comfortable and well-rested.
photographer: Chris J Evans Photography
event planning & design: Nick Gentile Events
floral design: XO Bloom
venue: private West Hollywood estate
sushi caterer: Masa Sushi
tray-passed appetizers & stations: By The Way Catering Co.
cocktails & bar: Cocktail Academy
videographer: the Siren & Co
photobooth: LA Photo Party
lounge rentals: Found Rental Co.
catering rentals: Town & Country Event Rentals
DJ: DJ Lady Sha
AV & lighting: Distinctive Event Solutions
custom napkins: MY DRAP
custom cocktail stirrers: Acrylic Sticks
invitation & signage design: Ceci New York
team hair & makeup: BreLuxe Beauty
hotel partner: The London West Hollywood
pool letters: Step and Repeat LA
candles: Vogue Candles