30th Celebration · Houston, Texas

An Intimate Luxury 30th in Houston

Black linen, matte black stoneware and gold chairs set the scene for an intimate 30th celebration in Houston. Candlelight, rich red and terracotta florals and a dessert table made for lingering gave forty guests an evening that felt both luxurious and personal.

DateWinter 2024
Guests40
Our rolePlanning, design and menu consulting
PhotographyLloyd Mackayi
DJ and SaxDJ Slayz
Occasion30th celebration

The Table

Candlelight and gold

Black taper candles on slim gold stands ran the length of the tables, set against black linen, matte black plates, burgundy napkins and gold flatware. Gold chairs with white seats kept the room glamorous, while small gold bud vases of red ranunculus added a quiet detail at each place.

Black taper candles, gold stands and red and terracotta florals on a black linen table
Candlelit tablescape with gold chiavari chairs and red florals
Long black linen table with black plates, burgundy napkins and candlelight
Long candlelit table with red florals and a gold chair in the foreground
Black place settings with burgundy napkins, gold cutlery and gold chairs
Row of white and gold chairs beside a black table set with burgundy napkins
Candlelit table with red florals and white and gold chairs
Red ranunculus in gold bud vases beside a black plate and burgundy napkin

The Florals

Red, blush and terracotta

Deep red roses, blush and terracotta blooms and trailing greenery filled low centrepieces and tall gold pedestals around the room.

Head table with red roses, candles and gold bud vases
Gold pedestal floral arrangement with iced cookies and cake pops

The Portrait Station

A velvet backdrop for the moment

A black velvet sofa framed by cascading red and blush roses and greenery gave guests a rich, ready made backdrop for their portraits.

Red and blush rose floral installation with black velvet sofa
Black velvet sofa with red and blush roses, the portrait station
Cascading red and blush roses and greenery on a black velvet sofa portrait station

The Dessert Table

A sweet finish

A black glitter heart cake took centre stage, surrounded by blush cake pops, raspberry tarts, macarons, iced cookies, dessert shooters and a crystal cupcake stand, all against a deep navy wall.

Black glitter heart-shaped cake with vintage piping on a dessert table
Dessert table with black cake, cake pops, macarons and a gold crystal cupcake stand
Pink cake pops and raspberry tarts on gold stands against a dark navy wall
Raspberry tarts, cake pops and dessert shooters on a styled dessert table
Tall gold pedestal floral arrangement beside tarts, cookies and dessert shooters

The Bar and the Music

Toasts and a live sax

A white bar cart held champagne flutes tied with black ribbon, ready for the first toast. A saxophone beside the DJ booth gave the night its sound.

White vintage bar cart with champagne flutes tied with black ribbon
Champagne flutes with black ribbon bows on acrylic risers
Champagne being poured into flutes
Saxophone beside a DJ booth at a luxury 30th celebration

The Menu

Served with style

We consulted on the menu, and the chefs of Spice Boyz Ent brought it to life. Guests began with sambusa stuffed with roasted leg of lamb and potato, served with shito aioli, and jollof style arancini stuffed with shrimp. The main was a peppersoup short rib, slow braised in traditional pepper soup and served with white rice and golden fried sweet plantain. Dessert was an assortment from the dessert table, with red, white and rose wine, sparkling and still water, and juices to drink.

Appetizers passed on a red tray with black napkins
Guest taking canapes from a tray at the celebration
Sambusa and shrimp arancini with shito aioli on black stoneware
Peppersoup short rib with white rice and a ladle of broth
Guest photographing the table setting at a luxury 30th celebration
Guest capturing a plated dish on her phone at the dinner
Chef presenting a plate of short rib with rice and plantain
Plated appetizers being served at a Houston 30th celebration
Chef cooking at the stove in a black shirt and denim apron
Two chefs in black jackets beside a red floral wall and red arch

A dark, candlelit room, rich florals and a table made for lingering.

Venue The Blank Canvas Space · Florals Amor Del Bueno · Photography Lloyd Mackayi · Food Spice Boyz Ent · DJ and Sax DJ Slayz

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