This January 21st, we celebrated the birthday of our superstar founder and CEO, Lauren Grech. See how we pulled off this out-of-this-world event in style!

A CELESTIAL NIGHT

Since this birthday girl is definitely a star, we decided on a galaxy theme! Our inspiration was the night sky — black with crystal, stars, and swirls of gold. Black linens covered the tables and the decor was white roses and with tons of starry candles along the window panes. The main event space had wall-to-wall windows with a gorgeous nighttime view of the Manhattan skyline (huge thank you to Jordan Kahn Entertainment Company for providing the venue!) that was so perfect, we didn’t need to change it, just accentuate it! Details don’t just have to be decorations! Candles in glass cylinder vases lined the windows creating a romantic and intimate setting above the bright city lights. Bouquets of white spray roses from Piropo Florals on each table complemented the black and gold color palette. We even had our guests be involved in the theme by wearing black formalwear, while the birthday girl was truly a shining star in a jaw-dropping gold dress and Swarovski crystal star crown.

FAVORS, Food, & Drink

Keeping with the theme, we thought... stars, zodiac signs, new age… - a crystal bar! Guests were invited to take a black velvet bag and pick from an assortment of incense and crystals that best resonated with them. We included stones like amethyst, rose quartz, as well as scents of sandalwood and eucalyptus. Cards nearby explained the crystals’ meanings, properties, and related zodiac signs.

What better way to celebrate the birthday girl than to sip her favorite drink on her special night. The signature drink, The Lauren, was an extra dirty martini, holding the vermouth and with a touch of gold because a little glitter never hurt!

Hors D'oeuvres were served throughout the night courtesy of Elegant Affairs. Bites were handheld and delicious including the spinoff of your classic Cup Noodles turned short rib ramen, covid friendly charcuterie cones, and mini individual cheese boards and mini french onion soup sandwich. When it comes to an LLG event, every detail is thought of, from the food to the drinks to even the ice cubes. Custom LLG logo ice cubes graced the glasses of our guests, showing support not only to our fabulous host but to her international brand as well.

hookah & Budtenders

As events are always evolving, we always want to showcase the latest trends we are seeing in the industry. Since New York legalized Marijuana, we are seeing more and more couples incorporate gummies or midnight snacks into their welcomes bags. While this may seem taboo, we thought the next best thing is to hire a Budtender to showcase new hybrid strains of marijuana for guests to enjoy. Additionally, guests could slip out onto the balcony for a smoke at our Aspen inspired Hookah setup from Hookah Studios. We decorated the space with white & champagne fluffy pillows and blankets for an extra-cozy feel. DJ Brian brought the party with a mix of current jams and 90’s throwbacks. Drinking, dancing, and smoking took place until the early morning leaving everyone with the city that never sleeps buzz.

Cake

The sweetest part of an already-sweet birthday was the three-tier Celestial cake designed by Deborah, Founder of City Sweets in Manhattan. The cake was a 4 tier gold crystal design, with a gold moon embellishment, topped with a black and gold Saturn—and it tasted just as good as it looked! Double chocolate with strawberry filling and chocolate buttercream frosting that we’re still dreaming about! When it was time to serve, the sparklers went off and we raised our glasses to the birthday girl in celebration.

Overall, it was an out-of-this-world party and an unforgettable night for our birthday girl! Happy Birthday LG!!!!