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.

    • 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

  • 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

  • • 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


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