Beautiful old world charm to the max – that’s the ballroom at Paso Robles Inn. Recently we were recruited by the uber talented Mark Padget Event Design and Jan Lynch from the Paso Robles Inn to contribute to their updated marketing efforts in the way of an updated photo shoot. Together with the lighting division at Kramer Entertainment DJs & Event Lighting, we set out to put an up to date spin on the already rich and historical Ballroom.
Mark and I jostled about a modern garden conservatory approach and he selected a subtle butter linen for the tables to balance out the deep dark tones of the wood paneling, along with a platinum gray napkin – a very current palette. To bring just a hint of modern to the room, I selected generously proportioned brushed stainless steel containers to house the lush blooms. As well, we did two versions of the centerpieces, a high and low, round and square, to provide a visual leveling effect to greet the scale of the room and again provide balance. Sumptuous white hydrangea, large white roses, spring viburnum, yellow freesia and tulips rounded out the containers, accented with bright green lucky bamboo and green pears. Small pears provided a fun accent to each napkin along with the beautiful menu card that Mark put together on custom paper. Variegated succulents were used to provide a little accent on the classic chairs and a combination of gray and frosted votive candles provided glow to the table.
Zack and Ryan from Kramer Entertainment DJs & Event Lighting worked their genius by flooding the entire circumference of the room with warm lights – think candle light on speed! The warm tones against the dark wood trim made the room completely inviting and provided ambiance to the max. None of the house lights were used and it really made a huge impact in transforming this room. In addition, pin spot lights illuminated each of the centerpieces on the guest tables. What good are incredible flowers if you can’t see them? Lighting is a game changer – you have to have it.
Speaking of have to haves, Jake Odening at Mike Larson Inc. shot these pictures of our efforts and it just goes without saying that in our business, we are no where without pictures. Thank you Jake for your support and expertise in this department.
