A one-night revival of early-1930s glamour, with vintage hotel silver and cut crystal catching the candlelight. Sculptural Art Deco–inspired florals completed the event look. Guests arrived in period evening wear— tuxedos, bias-cut gowns, pearls, and satin — populating a scene straight out of a Noël Coward play.
At the heart of the room stood the evening’s great surprise: a black-lacquered baby grand, with timeless songs by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin transporting celebrants back in time.
A custom martini bar invited guests to craft crisp, made-to-preference cocktails in a pre-chilled selection of period coupes. Champagne flowed to complement a spread of timeless fare: house-cured gravlax, a standing rib roast, and classic hors d’oeuvres. As the night deepened, guests drifted toward the piano, voices joining in song to greet the new year with a classic round of Auld Lang Syne.
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35 guests
1930’s period evening wear dress code
Period florals
Self-serve custom martini bar
Opulent buffet with classic hors d’oeuvres and cocktail-hour fare
Live piano and communal sing-along
Private home, Oakland, CA
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Alessandra Wollner
INVITATION DESIGN, Alessandra Wollner
STYLING, Alessandra Wollner
FOOD, Alessandra Wollner + Henderson Shorter, Jack Gill
PIANIST, Jack Gill
PHOTOGRAPHER, Lila Kahn
SETUP + STRIKE, Graham Barnhart, Melissa Cetlin, Jack Gill
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• Tablescape design
• Rental sourcing + coordination (dinnerware, linens, and piano)
• Menu design
• Culinary production
• Food and floral styling
• Table installation + styling
• Guest flow + experience
• Setup + strike
