Continuing our series of Venue Visits, this month we visited the stunning and historical Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Situated in the center of metro Atlanta, this venue offers the convenience of location while having the ambience of a cozy estate far beyond the hustle and bustle of the city.
Venue Visits: The Biltmore Ballrooms
One vital step in the event and wedding planning process is choosing the perfect venue for your special day. With this in mind, we’re so excited to officially begin our new series of blog posts titled “Venue Visits.” In each of these posts, we’ll spotlight one highly sought after venue in or around the Atlanta area plus all the information you’ll need to get a good idea on if this could be the right venue for you. We couldn’t think of any place better to start off this new series than the stunning Biltmore Ballrooms located in the heart of Midtown.
A Cool Culinary Display: Utilizing Ice Sculptures
At District Events & Catering, we’re all about making your event an unforgettable experience, and nothing makes a splash quite like combining art and gourmet flavors. We recently had the pleasure of catering a corporate event where we pulled out all the stops – including a stunning ice sculpture that doubled as a seafood display. As one of the trends we predicted a rise in for Fall/Winter 2024, we were beyond excited to use an ice sculpture to display our seafood bar at this corporate grand opening.
Tori & Aaron's Rooftop Wedding
Imagine exchanging vows surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant florals backdropped by the open sky. Beautifully designed on the rooftop of Ponce City Market, Tori and Aaron did just that. This gorgeous day had all of the warm and romantic feels with tropical vibes coupled with South Asian elements symbolic of the groom’s culture.
District Named a Preferred Caterer for the Woodruff Arts Center
We’re excited to announce that District Events & Catering has recently been named a Preferred Caterer at the stunning Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta’s Midtown. This visual and performing arts center is home to three non-profit institutions: the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the High Museum of Art.
District Volunteers: Urban Farm
Straight from the Experts: Top 2024 Wedding Trends
We hope we’re not too late to jump on the 2024 wedding trend predictions train, because we spoke with some of our vendor friends and have some great trends mentioned below to watch out for. For our 2024 Wedding Trends blog, we wanted to hand over the mic to several wedding vendors who are experts at services that we DON’T offer here at District. We’re not afraid to admit it – we can’t do everything.
Employee Appreciation Day: Meet the Team
We’d truly be nothing without our passionate and amazing team of individuals who each bring valuable skills to District. Our mission to create delightful and memorable experiences would not be achieved without them, and we want you to get to know the people behind the magic. Keep reading to meet our Operations Manager, Holli, and two Event Leads, Jess and Nae, who play a huge role in our day-to-day success.
Serving Success: Catering & Event Design Tips
It’s a new year, and we’re feeling inspired to share some of our essential tips related to catering and event design so that you can host/plan a successful event with elevated ease — no gatekeeping here. Inspired by National Mentoring Month, these tips are ones that we think could help you plan and host your own event DIY or give you some insight on certain services event companies such as us offer so that you’re going into the planning process with more inspiration.
A Look Back at 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, it has us reminiscing on all that we’ve accomplished this year. From merging with Figs and Honey Catering to partnering with dozens of clients to help make their events a success, this year was certainly one to look back on fondly. We want to take this opportunity to look back on several memorable events from this past year that we had the pleasure of being a part of.
Dish Spotlight: Grilled Mint Lamb Chops
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we can’t help but think of all the delicious food that will be enjoyed with loved ones soon. While turkey and ham are traditional staples of this holiday, we wanted to spotlight one of our plated dinners that feature an elevated alternative to the classics: lamb chops.
Unique Atlanta Venues Perfect for Fall & Winter
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate holiday get-together, or a 50th birthday party, choosing the perfect venue is one of the first crucial steps in the process. Here at District, we have a passion for everything events related and want to help you every step of the way. We’ve handpicked 4 of our favorite Atlanta venues that would work wonderfully for fall and winter events of various guest counts.
Creating Your Design Vibe
When planning a wedding, you may be tempted to opt for one of the many "theme" weddings that are so popular these days. But if you're looking for something truly unique, why not choose an overall look instead? That's right: Let your floral design speak for itself, rather than relying on fancy decorations or strict themes. Here are five classic—and very different—design styles that can help set the tone of your big day.