The Field Museum welcomed 900 guests Saturday for its annual gala hosted by the Women's Board. The perfect theme for a gala event hosted by successful women? Diamonds! From the crystal centerpieces to glittering topiaries, the event took this theme one step further to create a memorable impression on guests.
The theme correlated nicely with the venue itself, which opens its doors today for the brand new exhibition, "The Nature of Diamonds." This black-tie Chicago event allowed guests to preview the new exhibit, where, according to staff members, there was a constant crowd in front of the glass display cases that house 800 exquisite objects and some of the world's most beautiful gemstones. Amongst the stones themselves, guests were able to view some of the most intricate jewelry designed by the top designers as well as pieces owned by celebrities Elton John, Joan Crawford and more.
When guests entered the gala, they were greeted by violinists stationed in the museum's main stairwell. Heffernan Morgan, one of Chicago's top event design firms, was responsible for the stunning decor. Its custom centerpieces included tiered vessels, mirror boxes, and blush cymbidium orchids on top of gray bengaline linens supplied by BBJ Linens. Frost, another Chicago event design firm that works closely with the Field Museum, created a video of falling diamonds which had a projection that measured 50 by 660 feet.
Popular Chicago caterer Food for Thought supplied food and drinks, which included passed appetizers of ahi tuna bites, a plated dinner of pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and sherry braised short ribs, and desserts that included golden apricot tiramisu in white chocolate and topped with "golden sparkle curls." The event sponsor, Tiffany & Co., also added to the table decor with their impeccable wrapped gifts for all of the guests.
The gala raised about $1.4 million dollars and drew in over 250 more guests than previous years. The Women's Board thanked its sponsor Tiffany & Co. for their generosity and confirmed that the anticipation for this event topped the group's events in the past.
For more information on the Chicago venue and/or vendors for this event, please visit the Cvent Supplier Network.
The theme correlated nicely with the venue itself, which opens its doors today for the brand new exhibition, "The Nature of Diamonds." This black-tie Chicago event allowed guests to preview the new exhibit, where, according to staff members, there was a constant crowd in front of the glass display cases that house 800 exquisite objects and some of the world's most beautiful gemstones. Amongst the stones themselves, guests were able to view some of the most intricate jewelry designed by the top designers as well as pieces owned by celebrities Elton John, Joan Crawford and more.
When guests entered the gala, they were greeted by violinists stationed in the museum's main stairwell. Heffernan Morgan, one of Chicago's top event design firms, was responsible for the stunning decor. Its custom centerpieces included tiered vessels, mirror boxes, and blush cymbidium orchids on top of gray bengaline linens supplied by BBJ Linens. Frost, another Chicago event design firm that works closely with the Field Museum, created a video of falling diamonds which had a projection that measured 50 by 660 feet.
Popular Chicago caterer Food for Thought supplied food and drinks, which included passed appetizers of ahi tuna bites, a plated dinner of pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and sherry braised short ribs, and desserts that included golden apricot tiramisu in white chocolate and topped with "golden sparkle curls." The event sponsor, Tiffany & Co., also added to the table decor with their impeccable wrapped gifts for all of the guests.
The gala raised about $1.4 million dollars and drew in over 250 more guests than previous years. The Women's Board thanked its sponsor Tiffany & Co. for their generosity and confirmed that the anticipation for this event topped the group's events in the past.
For more information on the Chicago venue and/or vendors for this event, please visit the Cvent Supplier Network.
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