The Greatest Hits of 2024: The Floral Edition
2024 was the year of events for us here at Helen Olivia. We closed out 2024 with hundreds- actually closer to a thousand- events under our belt for the year. Some small and intimate, and others large and extravagant. Looking back on the 2024 season, we thought we’d share some of our most memorable.
March 2024: Erin Go Glam at Mellon Auditorium
This event is always a favorite in part because there is no client per se. Helen Olivia teams up with other top event vendors in the DC market and we’re left to create something unique, fresh, and never done before. We’ve been handling the floral for this event for years, and it just keeps getting better each time. The high point? A tablescape made of thousands of stems of exquisite Japanese sweet pea. It smelled like heaven and was a true floral moment.
April 2024: Corporate at the Anthem
When one of our favorite planning firms, Stratus Events, reached out for this mammoth sized corporate event, we were immediately in. If you haven’t yet visited The Anthem, it’s a cool and modern space that’s perfect to host a large sized group. This client opted for bold color and an enormous flower wall installation.
May 2024: Tablescaping in Foxhall
When our client tasked us with creating a lush spring tablescape for a backyard dinner party— heavy on the peonies—we couldn’t have been more excited. Together with our good friends at Susan Gage Catering we brought the inspiration to life, and it made for one of our favorite tables of the year.
September 2024: Solheim Cup at Library of Congress
In case you’ve ever wondered what a 56 foot long table centerpiece looked like….
In addition to designing what has to be a record sized centerpiece for our studio, this client opted for gorgeous statement arrangements on columns to surround the table. With views of the Capital and white glove service from Ridgewells Caterers, this was a seriously dreamy event.
November 2024: Sixty & Swanky at Fathom Gallery
December 2024: Sexy Red Roses
When you’re channeling a sexy speakeasy vibe, why not opt for a twenty foot cascade of red roses from the ceiling? This was not only a feat to build structurally, but a herculean effort by a talented team of designers. The finished result was an opulent wrap around for a live musician.
December 2024: Astrological Holiday Bash
Amidst a sea of reds and greens, one client decided to throw the rule book out the window when planning their holiday party. When I tell you we had fun putting together this proposal, it would be an understatement. Our client, Ridgewells Caterers, pulled in incredible lighting vendors and rental furniture which made for the perfect backdrop for our funky dyed and bleached floral. 10/10 would recommend this theme for your next holiday party.
If you have any questions, reach out to us. Helen Olivia Floral Design can help you plan something beautiful and unforgettable!