It’s Fun To Stay At The Y-M-C-A!
January 7th, 2010The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee celebrated 150 years of positive impact in the community by hosting a 150th Anniversary Gala at the Midwest Airlines Center. Dynamic Events was honored to be a part of the planning team.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee 150th Anniversary Gala (Photography by Manning Photography)
The event was held on Halloween, so we decided to incorporate a costume accessory area to help get guests in the festive spirit. Lockers from a local YMCA branch were used for the backdrop and mannequins dressed in YMCA logo wear helped to display the accessories. There is no doubt that this was a very popular feature at the event!
Costume Accesory "Locker Room" (Photography by Manning Photography)
Specialty lighting is key to creating an effective and dramatic setting. At this event custom gobo lights were created, paper lanterns and lighted columns were used for accent elements and stage lighting was used to highlight stage sets and performance groups. The gorgeous fabric stage backdrop, custom Y stage set and high gloss stage floor cover all came together as a unique, visually stimulating design. It definitely created that “wow” effect that all of my clients hope for!
(Photography by Manning Photography)
Appearances by Olympic Gold Medalist, Garrett Weber Gale, the Marquette University Gospel Choir, the Young Leaders Academy, Capoeira Batuque dancers and others kept guests entertained throughout the celebration.
Garrett Weber Gale Olympic Memorabilia (Photography by Manning Photography)
Tips for a Successful Silent Auction Display
- Incorporate a themed backdrop to draw attention to the area
- Use high resolution photographs to show highlights of the items (suggested size: 11″x17″)
- Each item should have an easy-to-read list of what the item includes, who donated it and any special parameters
- Easy to follow bid sheets with pens (without caps) should be placed in front of each display
- Make sure the items are appropriate for your crowd – their style, ages and budget
Silent Auction Display (Photography by Manning Photography)
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