Erin Go Glam Goes Gold!
- Apr 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Ridgewells Catering takes annual Erin Go Glam party to Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, and drapes it all in Gold.
Video by KKins Creative
Back for its 6th year, we hosted our annual Erin Go Glam party at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium alongside our fabulous co-host, Design Foundry. For this year's party, we wanted the event to feel as glamorous as our iconic venue, so we leaned into all things gilded and gold to create a stunning afternoon to treat our events industry peers.
Erin Go Glam 2024 | Photo by Ronald Flores Photography
Our culinary team curated a delicious Irish-inspired menu, featuring a Smoked Salmon & Boxty first Course, Sous Vide Lamb Loin with Irish Cheddar Potatoes & Mint entree, and a Citrus & Honey Milsean with Candied Kumquats & Honeycomb Gems for dessert.
After lunch, guests were treated to a proper "High Tea" style tea station, which featured luxe loose leaf and flower teas, presented in glass bowls to create their own custom creations to-go.
A talented team of vendors helped to bring Erin Go Glam to life in 2024. Something Vintage, Table Manners, and Perfect Settings provided furniture rentals, walls, and additional decor to maximize the design impact within the space. Love Life Images designed a photo salon that gave guests a glamorous Oscars-style moment, and Cocktail Curations created an interactive Champagne Bar with branded ice and smoke bubbles. Stunning florals were provided by Helen Olivia Flowers, and an interactive pop-up invitation was sent by Sugar Taylor Creative Co. Other activations included a permanent jewelry station, a bar for custom hair bows, and a live artist for sketch portraits.
Check out the photo gallery with images from Ronald Flores Photography, and video footage from the amazing KKins Creative!
Ready to go big with your next event? Contact Ridgewells to schedule a tour at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium!
VENDORS
HOST & CATERING: @ridgewellsdc
CO-HOST & DECOR: @designfoundry
VENUE: @eventsatmellon
FLOWERS: @helenoliviaflowers
A/V: @4wall @avld_events
PHOTO SALON: @lovelifeimages
COCKTAILS: @cocktailcurations
MUSIC: @lucyblackent
ENTERTAINMENT: @skylarkcreativegrp
INVITATIONS: @sugartaylorco
EVENT BRANDING: @epochdesign.co
PHOTOGRAPHY: @ronaldfloresphotography
VIDEO: @kkinscreative
BEVERAGE: @acebevdc
VALET: @mjvalet
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