Launch Party Photos – Part 2

There were so many players involved in making the launch party a reality, I really felt it was necessary to break things up a bit into a few posts!  I also want to save a few photos for a spread in our upcoming issue that will go live on 3/15!  So here are a few more photos to whet your appetite and to read more about what was going on behind the scenes and during the party!  632 Below was the place – an amazingly swanky and green venue in the meat packing district with a speakeasy bar in the basement and repurposed wood decor on the main floor!  A wonderful venue for any occasion!

By now, you have heard about the A-List of wedding industry professionals that were at the Eco-Beautiful Weddings Launch Party!  But – as many of you know (as you are either planning a wedding or you are part of the wedding industry) – there are always key players that are behind the scenes to bring it all together!  First – none of the event could have been done without Xochitl Gonzalez from Always A Bridesmaid. Her partnership with the party was nothing less than stellar in bringing together a group of talented wedding professionals that gave their time, services and products.  Xochitl loves working with Classic Party Rentals and they provided all the rentals we needed from glassware to linens.  If you look closely at this photo of Xochitl – you can see the fun City Winery rings at the bottom of the glasses!  Locally made wine provided by The City Winery was poured all night long!

And…it would not be a party without a band from Elan Artists – which seem to be everywhere!  With bands all along the east cost  - we work with Elan Artists all the time!  Xochitl was able to orchestrate a fun set-up with Elan Artists for a fantastic band along with an amazing DJ from Signature Events.

Jason (the DJ) was the talk of the night as women swooned (yes ladies – Jason is a hottie) and made Keli Morris (Little Pink Book Events) and I dance and sing to Lionel Richie!  Well, let’s face it, Keli and I are in love with Lionel and could not help ourselves “All Night Long”!

Then, we had some wonderful LED uplighting courtesy of swanked out Levy Lighting.  How do I know that they are swanky?  Well – I had to pick up the lighting on my way to the event and I can honestly say I have never seen a lighting studio quite as beautiful as theirs.  Now, it could be that this is just a NYC thing – but they had an amazing set-up with projected images on the walls to help clients visualize their art amongst billowing hanging white drapes.  As you can tell by the photo above (with my proud mom) – the mood was fun and the lighting perfect!

Flowers were provided by Verde Custom Flowers – o my – love their website!  We had beautiful arrangements from them on the culinary spread from The Cleaver Company along with a few arrangements for the cocktail tables!  They were perfect for the event! I promise to talk a but more about the food from the event in our upcoming article.  As many of you have figured out, we were excited to have The Cleaver Company be a part of the event as Roey Yohai showcased them in our premiere issue for the Green City Guide for NYC!

Then – the interesting and different and downright fun lipstick readings!  Yes – we had a lipstick reader!  To see and read a little more of the results – read Xochitl’s post about the party here from her blog!  Here is the information on how to have lipstick readings at your party or wedding: Elizabeth Haag, afabulousparty@gmail.com, 718.490.6042!

Without showing photos (but they are one of the apples of my eye) – Honest Tea provided all the mixers for the locally made and bottled vodka!  I am seriously the biggest fan of Honest Tea!  I mentioned them in my editor’s picks in the first issue and I truly do drink the Peach White Tea – almost daily!  I can’t wait to show off some of the photos of Honest Tea in the article!  Sorry folks – just have to wait for that photo!

There is so much more to tell and photos to see – but you will have to wait for the 2nd issue!

In the meantime – check out these fun interviews that came straight from the party!

Jennifer Adams from Better TV came all the way from California for the Launch Party – we love this interview with the me, Chris Kole from The Cotton Bride and Elizabeth (the lipstick reader!!!):

Deniesha Joseph from Wedded  Luxe did a  a fun interview with the editors of the magazine (Michelle, Robin & I):

Robert & Holli over at the Wedding Podcast Network took the time to come and interview me and enjoy the party during a busy week of launches in NYC (which also included David Tutera and Preston Bailey’s Launch parties!):

All in all – it was a green night filled with fun!  Can’t wait to show you more in the 2nd issue of Eco-Beautiful Weddings!

~Katie Martin

(Thanks Parris for the wonderful photos!!!)