Transforming little into much with event spaces.

Anthony Rodell
Oct 18, 2018
2 min read

I’ve curated a few posts from my Instagram feed to demonstrate how I have been able to turn nearly naked to naked event spaces into successful events for clients. Event design is not easy but it is predicated on being able to see the possibilities as you translate a client’s vision. A client will see an empty, sparse space and I will see a completed event that makes them happy.

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Just finished a successful 230-person event, a fundraiser for @wandaalstonfoundation The client's colors were orange and blue. They wanted to make the space feel warm upon walking in. Thank you @cecepeniston for your great singing and bringing the house down. Thank you @ajax_dc for the great space, @leesflowersdc for providing the arrangements and @spilledmilkdc for the great food. #swipeleft #lgtbqevent #dcevents #eventplanning #venuedesign #eventdesign #eventprof #ilovemyjob #fundraiser #gala #benefit

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#Video [Part 1] Planning a high-profile event can be stressful. I was given the challenge to plan a high profile 1,000-person event in a matter of two months. #gameon I am grateful to @urbanmediamaven and @mayor_bowser for trusting me with the task of the Maternal & Infant Health Summit #DCMaternalHealth featuring former presidential advisor @valeriebjarrett who was the #keynotespeaker The video is a panoramic view of the #conferencehall before it was filled with medical and health professionals as well as others who are vested in the health of women. On a special note: I made certain that #cherryblossoms were an essential part of the decor. What's a #DCConference without cherry blossoms. I'd like to thank #HargroveInc for their #decor support and my staff who assisted in pulling off something so important in such a short period of time. cc: @reidrodell @charlottereid #Ilovemyjob #conferenceplanning #womensconference #dcevents #eventplanner #eventprof #eventprofessional #blackeventprofessional #WashingtonDC

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#Ilovemyjob with @reidrodell 🍾🥂 Just got off of a #redeye flight from Los Angeles with another 4 hours to rest and get me together for an evening #wedding that we planned in beautiful #Annapolis I love #beachweddings being from #LosAngeles Look at the water and setting. #SimplyStunning #eventprof #eventplanners #weddingplanners #beachtheme #weddingday #summerwedding #Julywedding #weddingsofinstagram #eventpro #protip #weddingflowers #weddinginspiration #herecomesthebride #morelater

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What an AMAZING night!!!!! #dinner1865 was a huge success….

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