A Seedling Emerges
Emergence Dinner Spring 2021
Our first Emergence dinner was co-hosted by myself of Samantha Joy Events and partner Kaytee Sice of Roots Floral Design alongside our guest hosts Tracy Burch of Tracy Burch Photography (who also captured the amazing images for the evening) and Kayla Jackson Southard of Jackson Southard Events. We choose Peterloon as our backdrop, a historic Georgian-Style home with elegant gardens reminiscent of a European estate. Wanting to focus on the title of our series, we decided to play with the idea of emerging. We designed the event around the idea of a seedling that starts small but grows into a strong and flourishing tree. The beautiful outdoor space at Peterloon was the perfect inspiration for our natural theme. The table linens were a muted green velvet linen and Roots Floral Design created a stunning centerpiece that seemed as if they were growing up from the table. To complete the look, Ashley Fry of Paper Love Club created seeded paper menu cards that were literally pulled straight from the earth.
This Emergence Dinner is truly an immersive experience. Each detail was chosen to help you see, taste, feel, and experience our theme. This is what I love about event design! When executed well, you create a memorable event that takes guests on a specific journey. This is also why I take such care to get to know my client’s personal and family history, cultural traditions, and personal beliefs. Each of these things impacts the way we design an event. Good design is rooted in meaning. It creates depth and creates a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.
I absolutely loved pulling this look together with our talented co-hosts and vendor team. While we stayed way beyond our end time we are refueled for the future. I can’t wait to see what inspires our next Emergence Dinner Series and how our community of vendors continues to develop and grow. We already have dates on our calendar for 2021-2022.
Evening Recap
Written by Samantha leEnheer
Frequently Asked Questions
Emergence is an invitation-only event and all attendees are invited via specific and specialized invitations. Talk with your colleagues about your business goals and keep doing amazing things and an invite will find you. You can also apply for a scholarship when they open.
How do I register for an Emergence event?
You can apply to be a part of Emergence as a Creative Partner by filling out our application here.
I'd like to be considered as a guest host, creative director, or speaker.
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