Christmas Parties Already!?!

I just received my first call for the upcoming holiday season! I cant believe it is already June (especially with this weather) let alone time to start planning for the holidays.

To get a little inspired I thought I would share some photos from one of my holiday parties last year.This was family party for medical organization. They wanted fun activities for children and adults of all ages! We hired glitter tattoo artists, arts and crafts ladies, Jinglepants, caricature artists, photographers, Santa and elves, fortune tellers,and much more!!

Jinglepants - Santa's favorite helper

Infinity chairs by Blueprint Studios

More BluePrint Studios design

I helped die those bows!

Venue:  Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf
Decor: Blueprint Studios
Photography: Brian Orlov

Ferry Building Wedding

May 8, 2010 was a beautiful day in San Francisco!!! Clear and sunny with a gentle breeze....the perfect day to get married.  Another perfect wedding by Amy Nichols Special Events.

Located on the waterfront, The Ferry Building offers a unique site for weddings and receptions. The famous clock tower is a San Francisco icon. On the first floor the Ferry Building Marketplace shops large and small celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest meats and sea foods. Just makes you feel guilty walking through there. Oh...did I mention they have chocolate?? 

The second floor is where the event space is located. Open ceilings reveal the architecture of this historic landmark building. The high ceilings, open views to the artisan food vendors below and the tile floor with a striking mosaic of the Great Seal of the State of California, makes it the perfect site for special events.

With family and friends coming from around the country, choosing the band was an important decision for the bride and groom, and their families. I had a great time helping them through the process of choosing the perfect band. They decided on David Martins House Party! And boy, did they make the right choice!!

David Martin's House Party is a high energy special event dance band and concert act" - featuring 9 musicians and our proprietary character dancers. They have been doing special events for over 19 years, here in Northern California and all over the U.S.

Photo Credits: Julie Mikos

The strengths of DMHP's presentation are the musical variety with a vast repertoire of over 500 songs, the musicianship and the extreme care for their clients. The band can tailor their show to all generations in one action packed evening. 

Here are some of the event photos :

 

Photo Credit: Amy Nichols Special Events

Teatro ZinZanni

Last week the AEC team took a trip to San Francisco to see Teatro ZinZanni. The occasion, AEC Holiday Party. Yes, event planners get to have Holiday Parties too! 


The show was amazing and perfect for a large group like ours. Teatro ZinZanni would be great for any occasion, birthday parties, bachellorette, corporate holiday party or VIP groups. Teatro offers a buy out of the venue for groups larger than 200 people. For more information on how to host your next party at Teatro ZinZanni click here to contact me. 

Anniversary Party

10 Year Latin Anniversary Party


Recently, I had the pleasure of planning a wonderful couple's 10 year anniversary party. This was extra special to me as I am getting married in less than two weeks! It was great to see a couple so in love after 10 years.
The couple was married in Cabo San Lucas in 1999 and returned to the same location for their 5 year anniversary as well. Instead of taking their 100 closest friends to Mexico, they brought Mexico to them. AEC completely transformed their back yard into a Latin paradise!


I had trouble picking pictures to post, they were all so beautiful!


Photo Credit: Scott Vlah



Dinner Tent with same set up as wedding



Dancing tent



Latin Paradise



Backdrop in guest entry way



Mariachi Ortega



Tequila Shooter Bar



Cake designed after the chapel they were married in



Cabo Max: The band they had at their wedding in Mexico

Me...Hard at work!