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Event Planner Valerie Percival’s 80th Birthday Dazzles in Diamonds
Special Events Staff Jul 22, 2022

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Living Activation
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

Guests walked in on a white carpet that merged seamlessly into the train of a sequined gown worn by Amity Lewis, who provided a focal point for the pre-dinner cocktails. 

A Musical Evening
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

A harpist serenaded the guests throughout the evening. Other forms of musical entertainment included singer and MC Glenn Watson, who performed a rendition of “Valerie” as guests were seated, as well as performers who regaled the audience with a series of classic opera duets.

Elegant Place Settings
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

A folded white napkin held the transparent place cards, on which names were adorned by a flowering design. A crystal napkin ring finished off the look. 

Dazzling Room Decor
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

The silvery room glittered, dazzled, and dripped with diamonds and flowers, creating a luxurious and elegant ambience. The By Design Event Group designed and supplied the décor for the event. A mix of high and low table decoration was used to create rhythm and variety in the room, and all décor had to be floor supported as the venue had no hanging points. 

Mirrored Seating Arrangement
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

The seating plan was printed onto a giant antique mirror supplied and decorated by the By Design Event Group. 80 guests attended the event, a perfect honor of Valerie's 80th birthday.

Dripping Diamonds
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

Strands of crystal and large hanging teardrop pendants completed the sparkling décor.

Cake
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

The lime-and-coconut flavored birthday cake was made by local custom baker Popple Lane. The cake was decorated with tiny pearls and adorned with a diamond number “80.” Candles placed around the cake table lit up the gems on the cake.

Mini Cakes
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

Popple Lane also made individual miniatures of the cake as take-home gifts for guests.

Table Decor
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

The décor from the By Design Event Group included oil lamps and candles along with a cornucopia of white roses. The roses were impossible to obtain in local markets at the time and had to be hand-carried by the designers Basil and Marcus from Melbourne, a 90-minute flight.

Cake Cutting
Monique Perera, Camera Creations Pty Ltd

Valerie cutting the cake. 

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