Mercury Hall Magic

Wow! 

I just received the sweetest Thank You card from a client that I worked with in the late Fall of 2012. Super sweet little love notes like this make me adore my job.

Craftbox Agency produced this gorgeous wedding at the historic Mercury Hall in downtown Austin. 

Here are a few pictures from this special occasion.

Festoon Lighting and Family Fotos.

Step aside, James Bond. Antonio Bond is my secret weapon.

Austin Phonograph Company.

Chuppah made of willow branches and dreamy greenery.

"behind the scenes" magic!

Chocolate Tamales - Come to Mama...

It takes a very steady hand!

Nothing wrong with a bride that kicks up her heels!

All-female Mariachis at a wedding. Can't have too much of a good thing.

Mariachi Las Coronelas.

Historic Mercury Hall.

Grammy-winning performer, Adrian Quesada.

Hand-rolled cigars. So bad, yet so good.

Me getting fresh with the talent.

What a great night!! 

I felt so lucky to work with some of Austin's best event vendors, including Loot Vintage Rentals, Austin Bake Sale, Royal Fig Catering, Antonio Bond, Ilios Lighting Design, Marquee Rentals, Mariachis Las Coronelas, Bobalu Cigar Company, Austin Phonograph Company and of course, Olivia Vale Photography.

Femmes for SIMS was a smashing success!!

After 8 months of creating, planning and production, Femmes for SIMS finally came to fruition on Saturday, December 1st.

As Creative Director, I could not have been more pleased with the results!!

Here are some of my favorite reviews:

"This ENTIRE thing has been nothing less than absofuckinglutely fantastic. Good god, you have vision."

"Celeste, where do I start to tell you how amazing and yes, magical the evening was? I loved every second from decor, dancers, food, drinks, and most importantly THE MUSIC thank you Adrian Quesada, the ladies all gave once in a lifetime performances and the house band was world class. I love and admire you so much and know that this was a labor of love and all of us that support SIMS thank you for this beautiful gift you gave us. Femmes for SIMS: Night of the Chanteuse is my event of the year!"

"Well, it's official. You are my hero. You're magical. You're incredible. Teach me your ways, Jedi. Thank you for everything."

"What an absolutely enchanting evening you created, Celeste! Of course, it came as no surprise; you really know how to throw a party. ❤"

Yay!! Glad folks had a great time!! 

And now for just a few of the pictures... that truly speak for themselves.

Sassy Delure and her fabulous backup dancers, Lilly LaFleur and Lady Luck

Jazz Mills and Music Director Adrian Quesada

The stunning Jazz Mills

Florals by Antonio Bond

The ever-so lovely DJ Mahealani

The gorgeous rocker Nina Diaz

Niaz Diaz killing it.

Sassy Delure and her dancers

Sexy Sassy Delure

The incredible Pamela Hart

Pamela Hart

Pamela Hart casting a spell on the audience.

Afterparty with Adrian Quesada

Magical Winter White Models created by Jennifer Ayers

Look. Think. Make's beautiful work.

Anna Ibay (Event Co-Chair), SIMS Foundation's Lila Tenenbaum, Nichole Filson (Event Co-Chair) and Creative Director, Celeste Quesada

Celeste Quesada with the performers!

Celeste Quesada, Creative Director of Craftbox Agency

 

Femmes for SIMS: Night of the Chanteuse

Craftbox Agency is STOKED to produce Femmes for SIMS: Night of the Chanteuse to be held at the Scottish Rite Theater on December 1st, 2012.

Inspired by the Glamour of yester-year and combined with the energy of modern-day Chanteuse, we'll transform the Scottish Rite Theater into a French, psychedelic, winter wonderland for one night. Featuring songstresses Jazz Mills, Nina Diaz, and Pamela Hart along with musical director Adrian Quesada and choreographer Sassy Delure, this show is sure to knock your socks off and raise lots of dollars for the SIMS Foundation.

Check out these fabulous pictures from our photo shoot that was the foundation of the show's artwork, created by LOOKTHINKMAKE. But before I do,  I must give MAD PROPS to the team that created these incredible images:

Creative Direction: Craftbox Agency

Photographer: Annie Ray

MUA: Jacqueline Fernandez of JAX MAKEUP and Mahshad Vakili of Make-up by Mahshad

Hair Stylists: Lati Domi and Cameron Allison of Propaganda Hair Group

Wardrobe Stylists: Nichole Filson of Kendra Scott, Lacy Pool and Jessica Epstein of Grayson Elise and Serendipity

Wardrobe: Grayson Elise, Serendipity, Anna Ibay and Shontae Moeller

Jewels: Kendra Scott and Coco Coquette 

Props: Loot Vintage Rentals

Craft Services: Lila Johnson Tenenbown 

Production Assistants: Lauren Stone and Alan de Anda

Location: Scottish Rite Theater

 Sassy Delure on a piece of Loot Vintage Rentals. Dang!

Grammy-winner and Music Director of Femmes of SIMS, Adrian Quesada.

 Whoa.

 The Goddess Nina Diaz, of Girl in A Coma.

Pamela Hart, the legendary Jazz Diva.

 

 The Lovely Jazz Mills (a la Cowboy and Indian), sporting a wig from Coco Coquette.

Aren't all those white dresses AMAZING?? Giant shout out to Lacy Pool and Jessica Epstein of Grayson Elise and Serendipity, who generously donated those gorgeous gowns!!

 And the out-takes of this day we're awesome too!! 

We had blast making this magic happen.

 

Cameron from Propaganda Hair Group

 

Lacy and Nichole, these women aren't stylish, they ARE style!

 

Power Latinos. Adrian and Nina. (When is Adrian gonna produce her solo album, that's what I want to know!!)

 

Pamela, looking fabulous as always.

 And what do you know...my daughter Amelie's class 

even got to take a field trip to see her mama's handiwork!

Now are you ready to go to the show?? You can buy your tickets here and you better act quickly, because this intimate performance of Femmes for SIMS: Night of the Chanteuse is going to sell out FAST!

And don't forget, SIMS Foundation provides life-saving mental health services for over 800 Austin musicians per year. So you know you aren't only enjoying music, you are supporting the musicians that live, breathe and make it!