Fete Events

A luxurious event doesn’t need to be stuffy. It can be downright “funky,” in fact, as was the case with a recent birthday bash for a client who loves funk music. Channeling the swinging spirit of Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, George Clinton, and the like, we tricked out the Angel Orensanz Center on the Lower East Side in full-on funk regalia. The birthday girl’s husband insisted the party have a lighthearted, effervescent vibe, and that the guests would really be inspired to boogie down—once they got past the velvet ropes (manned by our favorite sassy drag performer Peppermint Patty and our mustached 7 year old), that is.

The menu was decidedly “’70s,” right down to the fondue, while tie-dyed cupcakes and tons of retro candy like Pop Rocks and Smarties kept revelers in sugar shock. Our servers provided guests with unabashed, free love-inspired garb – gold chains, Afros, attachable chest hair and an Eyelash bar. This with the design set the stage for plenty of raucous dancing to the sounds of an amazing authentic funk band.