Private Villa Celebrations
Ask me to celebrate and curate a birthday with you - ANY TIME OF THE DAY! We hosted a private party in the heart of Franschhoek for 30 friends, who made it to South Africa to celebrate the big 4-0! A bit of understated elegance and charming chilvary made it a celebration not to miss.
TIMELESS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Turning 40 should not go unnoticed - ever. The brief asked us to create an easygoing yet chic evening - we set out to highlight the key focus points; setting, food, people and the purpose of the gathering. This project has been a personal favourite to date - the idea was not to curate an extravaganza. Guests coming in from across the world have seen it all, done it all - and frankly not seeking more ‘doing’ - they get to be in the moments.
The key was to create within quality and have a good time because what mattered was the gathering itself, not so much the frills of being there. (And I love this take on gathering…)
HOST HOSPITALITY
Travelling from all corners, everyone with about 12 - 15+ under the belt - you keep things simple, get the best local quality possible and amplify ease.
I aim to support as an extension of the host and their personal gathering style. It requires a very considered format and undertaking when one-on-one connection is the highlight of a group celebration. It calls for a ghost-like footprint from the service team - to ensure the space transforms enough to be magic but comfortable to kick off your shoes and really let your hair down, but … not have a production-like fuss in the background.
Ideally, you’d want to enjoy a space exclusively, like a private residence or villa. It’s a form of generous luxury, privacy and comfort, the ultimate act of chivalry.
PRIVATE, CURATED, HAND MADE
The beauty of taking the plunge into a private space is, you get to have it all your way.
Your favourite chef, your dinner, your home or space, surrounded by the things you love, and only that - to tell the stories of how you curated your collections and make the memories of what. It is virtually impossible to achieve this level of generosity or consideration with a venue or restaurant. (You could - but would it be perfect? Cheeky of me, I know.)
ENTERTAINMENT AND ‘PROGRAM’
Keeping it light is the way to go - it doesn’t have to be a full showcase or production. I like to invest and emphasise the key pillars but keep that authentic to you and your style because no one could feel more awkward and out of place if it’s not truly your way of enjoying entertainment.
As for the program - leave that part to the pro’s. 😉
It’s been done for ages and done by many -
but let’s do it your way? I’m here to celebrate any occasion 🙋♀️ - even the just-because ones… Let’s talk about key moments coming up that require a bit of TLC. 📩
