The Outdoor Art Club - Mill Valley
We love when the whole family is in on the planning - then we know everyone has had a say in how the good times will unfold.
With twins celebrating a milestone, we had to double the fun + whimsy. The Outdoor Art Club was the perfect spot for a Garden Disco. The wish list included yummy foodie fare for adults and teens, engaging experiences and a DJ + MC duo that would keep the dance floor hopping. They also wanted a bit of a late night surprise and a favor that was NOT a tshirt or sweatshirt. We think we get a Mirror Ball award for ticking all the boxes.
The day began with a beautiful and meaningful temple service, where the girls were called to the torah as B'nai Mitzvahs — a rite of passage that symbolizes growth, faith, and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Following the service, guests gathered for a delicious kiddish luncheon catered by Stylewise Catering. Afterwards, folks had downtime as they prepared for the Garden Disco later in the evening.
guests arrived to the glitzy garden where tasty food & delicious drinks awaited!
From the jump, our guests of honor said that the food had to stand out and be delicious. So of course we called on Sage Catering to create stations that would delight both the adult and teen taste buds. To drink, the adults had the choice of a "Mazel Mule" or a "Pretty in Paloma" and the teens were greeted with "Disco Lemonade" and "Flower Fizzes"
We curated mixed seating options- from traditional tables to low picnic spots from Picnic Potential, as well as cafe tables close up to the dance floor. And of course we had disco balls adorned with florals hanging from the wisteria covered arbors, to bring the artwork from the invitation to life.
And for a bit of surprise and delight we had a tarot card reader in the secret garden under the weeping willow.
Personalized Keepsake + Sweet Memory Making
It was very important to our clients that any “favor” or “swag” at the event included a hands-on or interactive element. So, we partnered with Fog City Charm Bar to create a charm bracelet–making station, where each guest designed a keepsake bracelet to take home. The curated charms were thoughtfully selected to tie into the garden disco Bat Mitzvah theme, making the experience both personal and memorable.
Disco Dreams, Photobooth Fun + Sweet Treats Galore!
As the sun went down the dance floor lit up. The Buzz Booth photo opportunity was a huge hit and the take home prints with party branding tied everything together. Outside, Marin Event Lighting added a festive touch that transformed the garden patio into a sassy starlight flower power lounge. And while everyone was grooving inside the clubhouse, we set up the sweet treat dessert bar with delights from Baked Blooms and Woodbine Bakery.
Wow, what a great event!
"We have been getting congratulatory thank you notes all weekend. You and your team have been an absolute delight and we will be sure to talk you up and pass on your info to everyone we know.
I couldn't have imagined a better experience."
- Joel K. + Family
THE DREAM TEAM
Event Curation & Design, Planning, Rental Management and Logistics + Execution > 38north Design Co.
Custom Invitations, Party Branding and Signage > 38north Design Co.
Venue > The Outdoor Art Club
Food + Beverage > Sage Catering
Bespoke Picnic Seating> Picnic Potential
Rentals > Heirloom Event Rentals
Linens > BBJ La Tavola
Florals > Marmalade Sky Design
MC + DJ > Gatsby Event Studios
Charm Bar > Fog City Charm Bar
Photobooth > Buzz Booths
Photography > Susan Adler Photography
Temple Catering > Stylewise Catering