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Jung Lee’s 6 tips for a successful party
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a No single element can carry a party
At great parties the music, service, food, drinks, and design all come together to create a unique experience. event
“Elegance at the Public Library” Wedding venue
New York Public Library Upper West Side, Manhattan budget
$1 million LIGHTING
Aion Entertainment, Inc. 917 797 6435 aionentertainment.com ICE BAR
Okamoto Studio 212 842 0630 okamotostudionyc.com
procession, needed to be choreographed down to the last dish and required Fête to plan tirelessly with the caterer and their waitstaff before the event. “It was meant to feel like neverending food,” Lee adds. Lee chose to pay tribute to the couple’s heritage by showcasing a 32-foot ice bar brimming over with vodka. She also had Sylvia Weinstock Cakes design a petite Fabergé-egg cake. “Neither the bride nor the groom loved cake, so we created a very small Russian Fabergé-egg cake. It was a beautiful piece that spoke to their culture as well as the traditional elements of a wedding,” Lee explains. “We had fun with it.” As with all of their events, Fête wanted to make sure this was a party that kept going. In order to achieve this, they unveiled a new room for each phase of the evening; in every room, the music and cocktails changed for each environment. “We kept injecting energy into it,” Brooks says. “For
s The design should have a point of view
Really think about the environment you are trying to achieve, and follow your instincts. d Think about hospitality
Take care of your guests; make them feel important and special. Ultimately what matters is how your guests feel when they’re at your party. f Great parties ARE produced & coordinated
Make sure someone is taking charge to ensure that all facets of your event are working together. g Lighting is an underrated element
Make sure everything has a nice, warmly lit effect with lots of candles. Dim the house lights, change bulbs to soft ambers and pale pinks, which gives everyone a beautiful glow. h The host ultimately sets the tonE
Great hosts enhance the fun at their event. Ensure guests are enjoying themselves, and try introducing guests who don’t know one another.
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about Jung Lee
Born in South Korea, Jung Lee grew up in New York, the city she loves and still calls home. After studying politics at and graduating from NYU, Lee had successful careers in both high-end food stores and residential real estate before realizing her true calling in design. In 2002, Lee founded Fête with partner Josh Brooks, combining her passion for art, construction, and project management. Today, Fête is considered one of New York’s premier event planners, designing stunning productions around the globe. Company
Fête 419 Park Ave., Floor 4 New York, NY 10016 212 725 7268 feteny.com
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