Bat Mitzvah Elegance

For this Bat Mitzvah we added a purple feather boa to our custom lamp shade, to match colors in the event decor and to contribute a bit of 'glam'.

Shade on large vase filled with sparkles.

The linens and chair color were used as part of the design in our custom shade, as per client's wishes.

We designed a custom lamp shade that was signed by each guest, creating a lasting keepsake for the child's room. The lamp was situated to greet each guest upon entering or leaving the dining area.

Benefit for Haiti

For a summer gala in Pittsburgh, to benefit Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti, we created an undulating 3 piece custom lit centerpiece for each table. Each curved "tablescape"included a photographs of Haitian landscapes.

The event coordinator added foliage to mimic plants found in Haiti.

We also contributed cocktail table wine glass shades with interior lighting and custom printed photographs.

Happy 4th July!

Custom Wine Glass Shades to celebrate in 2011

Have us customize some for your next personal event.

We design, produce and ship your shades flat for easy assembly.

Just pop them on your own wine glasses and add the LED fixture of your choice for an inexpensive yet elegant custom centerpiece.

Contact us regarding sizing, pricing and design options.

Centerpieces for President Barack Obama's 2012 Campaign

Recently we were asked to create centerpieces for a reception at the Cyclorama in Boston for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. The logo for this new campaign is a bold 2012 with the trademark "O". No gradations this time, just a chunky graphic emphasizing the election year with the web address below.
In keeping with the minimal logo we decided to design a simple lit circular centerpiece, adding a lid with a lit reveal to highlight the iconic "O" logo.

The President addressed a crowd of 900 after introductions by former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, Celtic player Ray Allen, and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. We were inspired! Check out our amateur video featuring highlights of the President's speech.

American Cancer Society Gala Lampshades

Recent we created custom designed lampshades for the American Cancer Society Key Gala event in Boston. The event planner had been looking for signage that would clearly direct guests to different areas within the venue as past years events had been difficult to navigate.
The custom design featured the American Cancer Society logo with the directional information below, and once strategically placed on bars or tables the lamps provided both branding and directional signage to Gala guests attending the event at the House of Blues, Boston.
For more information on this event featuring our custom shades and a sample photo, take a look at Boston's Biz Bash write up on the event:
http://www.bizbash.com/american_cancer_society_markets_gala_to_young_professionals/boston/story/20339

The Governor's Ball at the Boston Public Library

The Boston Public Library provided an elegant setting in which to celebrate Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's re-election gala in January, 2011. Built in 1895, the library's lavish architectural detail and mural decorations by John Singer Sargent and Puvis de Chavannes offered a stately backdrop to the colorful event decor installed by Michael P. Wasserman, Inc.
Illuminaria created internally lit decorative elements that featured images of Massachusetts and the Governor to personalize the evening's festivities throughout the event space.
The building was dramatically lit inside and out by Port Lighting.

Illuminaria's large square columns, lit with theatrical lighting and custom printed with scenes of Massachussetts.

Illuminaria custom graphics for the event wrapped around an internally lit vase, topped with fru fru.

Illuminaria customed designed, printed and lit from within "cubes", again with scenes from the state of Massachusetts. 

Large (very large) custom designed and printed shades hang from the ceiling, lit with theatrical lights from Port Lighting

It is fitting that the following inscription is carved in the library's North wall:
"THE COMMONWEALTH REQUIRES THE EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE AS THE SAFEGUARD OF ORDER AND LIBERTY". Words of wisdom for a two time Governor.

Big Shades - lit graphics on a large scale

For the past year we have had the opportunity to create large scale shades for different events around Boston. With the addition of gold fringe, these "shades" play with the idea of giant lampshades and add a dramatic focal point to event decor. With internal lighting provided by Port Lighting, these large Illuminaria are a perfect graphic additions to large venues.