The right lighting can transform any ordinary event into something extraordinary! From weddings and baptisms to birthday parties and proposals, lighting plays a huge role in creating moods and emotions for your guests.
Although often overlooked, event lighting can be used to highlight features of your venue space, add special effects, and create the perfect atmosphere. It’s too easy to think that all you need is sufficient light for people to be able to see what they’re doing, or perhaps spotlight a performer, but there is so much more to event lighting than this. The intensity, the color and even the angle of the light and pattern can affect how and what your guests are actually feeling.

So, how exactly does lighting impact your event, and how can you ensure the lighting you choose for your event will actually provide enough light? Here are a few things you need to know about event lighting that will make your next event a success!

#1 Don’t sacrifice functionality for appearance

Though you might think that your reception would look absolutely stunning lit entirely with fairy lights and chandeliers, this isn’t an easy option. Except for aesthetically pleasing, your lighting should also be functional. And by that, we don’t mean bright white fluorescent light bulbs that will ruin the atmosphere. Luckily, there are many types of functional lighting options that can be used to accentuate aesthetic lighting without simply overshadowing it.

#2 Hire a lighting professional

Besides the obvious event vendors such as florists, photographers, and caterers, there are some vendors whose work happens behind the scenes, and yet they’re truly necessary in creating the right atmosphere and flow. Your lighting technician is one of them! Whether you’re looking to make a large space feel cozy and intimate or bring color and laser light to your dance floor, a lighting professional will be able to point you in the right direction.

#3 Lighting helps enhance the atmosphere

Whether the desired wedding aesthetic is a crisp, modern vibe or an ethereal, vintage-romantic feel, lighting choices can help enhance the overall look you’re going for. For example, if you’re looking to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your micro wedding, using up-lighting effects will have the desired result and if you’re going for a rustic touch, a string of lit light bulbs is a great choice.

#4 Lighting creates focal points

As you start planning your wedding or event, think about the elements you want to highlight for your guests. Maybe you love the “thank you” card display that you spent hours brainstorming, or maybe you’re looking to play up the gorgeous dance floor you’re renting for the occasion. Each special detail should be properly emphasized in order to draw in guests and create an engaging experience. Lighting creates defined focal areas while helping to dictate the flow of the event to your guests. Pin spotting on the cake table ensures everyone sees your beautiful dessert, while highlighting the band’s backdrop with a neon sign draws your guests to the dance floor to get the party started!

#5 You’ll end up with lovely photos

One of the clearest examples of how lighting can impact your event is through the benefit it plays to the photographer. If you choose to invest in great quality and well-selected lighting, your photographer will absolutely love you. In turn, you’ll love each and every photo. Having a well-lit area that accents the existing natural light will help elevate your photographer’s images and make their art truly shine.

Here are some different types of lighting to consider for your event:

Pin Spotting is an advanced light design that shines tiny beams of light in order to perfectly illuminate the centre of any arrangement.

Spotlighting is another way to draw attention to a particular object with more powerful beams than pin spotting.

Gobo Lighting projects the image of a personalized stencil onto ceilings, dance floors, walls, instantly injecting depth and fun to any kind of event.

Fairy Lights are strings of soft glow light bulbs which can be draped or hung any way you like. Their romantic feel and ethereal appearance will make any venue seem like it’s straight out of a fairy-tale.

Color Wash is created by placing colored gels over lights which instantly changes the atmosphere and appearance of the space as it covers the entire room with the hue of your choice.

Underlighting & Up Lighting – underlighting will illuminate tables or other items from below, and up lighting shines light upwards and can dramatically improve the ambience of any event space.

Neon Lights are perfect for a vibrant, playful, festive vibe. They can be used to direct guests, label stations, and even convey important wedding details, like the date, your hashtag, or your new monogram.

Chandeliers provide both functional lighting and a warm, ambient glow. They add a touch of elegance and sophistication, making them a stunning centerpiece for any event’s lighting design.

Landscape Lighting If you’re hosting a reception outdoors, they are used for lighting the way along walkways, bathrooms, and the dance floor.

The impact of lighting at your event plays an integral role in setting the tone and overall mood of your event. With so many options available, get in touch with us and we’ll help you select the right lighting, which, combined with your other décor elements, is sure to create a truly amazing effect. We love to wow all of your (our) guests!

Credits to Lighting Company Icicle Lights : https://festoonhouse.com.au/christmas-icicle-lights/

Celebrating a birthday is a special event that’s meant to be shared with loved ones, and although some of us may think that birthday parties are for kids, that’s not the case! Adults enjoy great parties as much as children, especially when it’s a themed party. After all, if you are celebrating a milestone birthday, like turning 30, 40, 50, or 60, then it should definitely be celebrated with all the fanfare!

As event planning experts, we have a lot of know-how in designing and planning special events in Greece and we’ve put together this list of important things to consider when having a big birthday bash. From tailored yacht celebrations on all types of boats to intimate beach parties or stylish cocktail parties, at exclusive venues and villas, these tips are all you need to host a luxury party!

#1 Choose A Theme

Let’s be honest: you can’t really plan anything until you’ve chosen your party theme. Your birthday theme will help guide you through everything from invitations and decor to themed food and cocktails! So, if you want your birthday to be extra fun and special, then pick a unique theme that is representative of you We can help decide on a color palette, theme and style, and let it be the inspiration behind planning your party.

#2 Decide On The Date, Venue & Guest List

The ideal day for a party is on the weekend when your guests will be available, and not preoccupied with day-to-day things to do. If your birthday falls during the week then we recommend picking the weekend before or after the actual date. When it comes to choosing the venue, decide if you would like something private like the exclusive villa or beach venue, a boat or something semi-private like a restaurant. Then, you should take into account your party theme and whether you envision a laid-back and casual celebration or an extravagant and glamorous affair. For example, a Monte Carlo theme calls for elegance and sophistication so a historic house or a hotel would be the ideal choice, whereas there’s no better venue than the beach for a tropical-themed party. When searching out a venue, keep in mind who your guests are and how many people will be attending – setting your guest list ahead of time is highly recommended. You’ll want to pick a venue large enough (or cozy enough) to gather everyone comfortably.

#3 Pick Invitations & Set The Dress Code

Having set a date, secured your venue, and prepped your guest list, you’re ready to create your themed birthday invitations! Think of something creative and give your guests a sneak peek at the fun they’ll have on your big day – create some anticipation and introduce your guests to your fun birthday theme. Optionally, you can include a note on attire. Establishing a dress code hints to the formality of your event and also enhances the tone and mood you want for your party. Not to mention that it also gives your guests peace of mind by knowing what they should wear. After all, no one likes to arrive at a party under or overdressed!

#4 Tantalize With Food & Drinks

Whether or not you’re throwing a dinner party, a birthday party is not complete without delicious food and refreshing drinks especially when presented in finesse! In addition to your finger foods make sure to have one to two main entree foods to serve such as sandwiches and salad for lunch hours, and pizza or mini hamburgers for late dinner hours. Buffet style is always best, that way guests can graze and fill their plate as they please but for a formal event, a sit-down served dinner would be the best choice. If you want to take this to the extra mile go for a specially designed menu that perfectly fits the overall style of your party. Think signature cocktails and themed appetizers and personalized menus – is there any better way to impress your guests?

#5 Plan Fun Activities & Games

Having plenty of entertainment options at a themed party is a must. You want your guests to enjoy themselves, dance, mingle, and most of all, to have a great and unforgettable night! Depending on your guests, theme, and party style, you can plan your activities to match your event; put together the perfect playlist and schedule some creative games that you can all play together. Don’t overdo it though – the less you control the flow of the party the more people will feel as though they are a part of the event and they will ultimately decide what to do and when.

#6 Out-Of-This-World Desserts

A big birthday party wouldn’t be complete without cake and desserts so be sure your desserts make a statement! Having a dessert bar filled with lots of different theme-based treats is a great way to give your guests’ sweet tooth something to remember you by, as well as have some dessert decorating fun. If you’re throwing a rainbow-themed party, for example, a rainbow cake is a perfect choice while galaxy donuts and cookies are ideal for your galaxy-inspired celebration.

#7 Don’t Forget The Party Favors

Party favors provide a way to extend the party experience long after it has ended and they allow people to take a small memory of the event home with them. A small gift is also a great way to express your gratitude as a host. According to your theme, they can be funny and quirky or elegant and thoughtful; either way, they will be appreciated. After all, who doesn’t love a gift even if it’s just for fun?

We can’t get enough of throwing great parties! Get in touch and let us take the stress out of planning your next big birthday party in Greece. Let’s make your next birthday a big one!

Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing trends in the event industry. And rightly so as it’s a philosophy in event management that puts emphasis on three important aspects: environmental protection, social growth, and economic progress. Planning a sustainable event means committing to making sure that any negative impact socially, economically, and environmentally is managed and reduced to its minimal level; it means that you’re conscious about your actions and care about always leaving a positive footprint on the world.

Respecting and protecting the environment is now more important than ever, and luckily, it’s also increasingly easy. With new technologies and innovations in science, eco-friendly finds are more accessible than they’ve ever been. Whether you’re planning a bespoke intimate event such as a wedding party, luxury proposal, baptism, or any other celebration, you’ll be thrilled to know that there are numerous ways to make your event greener and more environmentally sustainable.
Now, we all know that planning an event can be really overwhelming, especially when deciding to add in the element of sustainability. To help you alleviate some stress, we’d like to share some of our favorite tips to make your event a little more environmentally friendly and socially conscious.

#1 Micro Events

It is with no surprise that the larger the event, the bigger the environmental impact. So, as modern society becomes more environmentally conscious, micro wedding dinners and micro-events, in general, are growing in popularity. Having a smaller guest list will have a direct beneficial impact on your carbon footprint. With fewer people travelling to your event, the amount of CO2 emitted will be much smaller. Not to mention that they’ll be more intimate, exclusive, and luxurious; micro-events have a huge appeal to them!

#2 Invitations & Stationery

Digital technology means that events no longer need to generate reams of printed material. There are many alternatives to standard paper invites, such as e-invites or digital RSVP, which you should take advantage of. Where there’s no alternative to paper, make sure that it’s plantable or recycled and keep things as biodegradable as possible. Your invitations and stationery will still give a very sophisticated and elegant feel to your event.

#3 Lighting & Decor

Replacing regular light bulbs with LEDs is very important as LED lighting is the most energy-efficient way of illumination and, at the same time, it’s incredibly versatile for creating a variety of different looks, moods, and atmospheres.

Sustainable lighting decor ideas include rustic natural wood, sourced from sustainable forests, for your tableware or tablecloths and napkins made from materials like hessian, hemp, and pure linen. You can even use biodegradable cloth menus that double as napkins or create event programs doubling as fans!

#4 F&B

An eco-friendly menu means incorporating seasonal, organic products made of high-quality ingredients and ideally locally produced in order to cut transportation emissions. When it comes to dinnerware, glasses, and cutlery, try going plastic-free, for example, making sure that your bar is stocked with glass bottles instead of single-use plastics. Last but not least, instead of throwing away leftover food, consider donating it to a local shelter or composting.

#5 Flowers

When planning florals for your event, try sourcing your flowers locally because this way you can have control over whether or not you are supporting the use of pesticides and other chemicals in flower production, as well as being sure that you purchase from farms that treat their workers ethically. Also, try avoiding floral foam, because it’s a product entirely made of plastic and thus, incredibly damaging to the environment. To keep heading-in the right eco-friendly direction, we also suggest drying the flowers you used so you can later reuse for another occasion or for creative crafts in the future.

Although not immediately visible, the negative impacts that events can have on the environment, shouldn’t be ignored. However, this doesn’t mean that all large events have to result in a detrimental effect on the environment.

Through sustainable event management, we can find creative solutions that create a wonderful event experience, while still conscious of our impact on the world as a whole. Get in touch and let’s start planning your eco-friendly event in Greece!

Can you think of the one thing that every event always has? Refreshing drinks! Especially during the summer, this is one of, if not the most important part of any event experience!

When planning a major event, hiring a professional mixologist seems like a no-brainer, yet when throwing smaller events, people tend to skip the mixologist in favor of a messy counter full of bottles that their guests mix up and just serve drinks themselves. No matter what type of event you’re planning, or where you are planning to have your luxury event, whether you’re hosting a wedding party at a private villa, celebrating your little one’s baptism on the beach, throwing a huge birthday party on a yacht or hosting an intimate private dinner at a rooftop venue, hiring a professional mixologist is a surefire way to dazzle your guests and add a luxurious flair to your special occasion. That’s where we come in!

What is mixology?

Mixology, at its core, is the refined art and craft of mixing drinks. Don’t get confused though, it’s much more than mixing vodka and tonic. Mixology has a lot in common with chemistry and can actually be considered a science. Indeed, if you mix the right amount of alcohol, refresher, and ice you get a delicious cocktail as a result, but a single mistake is all it takes to ruin the flavor of your favorite drink. Mixology is all about harmony and balance!

What’s the difference between a bartender and a mixologist?

You might be wondering, what makes someone a mixologist? It’s true that both bartenders and mixologists need to have a solid understanding of how different ingredients impact the final taste and aroma of a drink, but for mixologists there is an added element of art; they don’t simply mix drinks, they create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

To be considered a mixologist you need to have invested a lot of time and energy into gaining a deep understanding of alcohol, learning the history behind liqueurs and spirits, and mastering the technique of mixing exceptional flavors, absolutely perfect for an ultimate cocktail party. Just like a well-trained chef, before each unique drink, mixologists choose their ingredients, meticulously studying their freshness and flavors, as well as even their molecular properties.

Why hire a mixologist for your event?

The answer is simple: why rely on a standard bar when you can add WOW factor and give your guests something unique and unexpected to remember your event by. Nothing compares to the imaginative and innovative way in which mixologists prepare their drinks, using all kinds of effects, from smoke or flames, twirling, throwing, and catching bottles. It’s something utterly amusing and exciting to watch and of course it brings a heightened level of experience to your event.

And last but not least, signature drinks! As event planners, we always let our mixologists know about your distinct style and personality and share your vision with them in order to craft something truly personalized for your event; perhaps they’ll recommend a unique new flavor using various ingredients, from syrups and fruits to herbs and spices, creating a drink that perfectly reflects you. In collaboration with your event planner, the mixologist will make sure that all aspects of the beverage service runs smoothly, taking care of everything from specialty glassware to staff attire. Last but not least, there are always ways to further personalize your art de la table – even for your cocktail glassware – to match your unique event theme and style!

It’s all about expertise and whether your event is large or intimate, having a mixologist means that you’re left with nothing to worry about. Get in touch with us and we’ll be sure to find the perfect mixologist for your event – someone experienced who creates innovative cocktails for you and your guests to savor!

Picture this – warm Greek sunshine and a summer breeze, a refreshing drink prepared by a professional mixologist, delicious ice pops and flavorful fruit bowls. Add in some good company, savory finger food, great music, and voila we’ve got the perfect mix for an ultimate and intimate summer party in Greece!

No matter what your event occasion, we recommend an intimate cocktail party – it’s a perfect party idea for any bespoke intimate event such as a wedding party, baptism, birthday, or a fun summer soiree! Bigger isn’t always better and having fewer guests simply means a more exclusive celebration. An intimate cocktail party in Greece can be very luxurious and not only do we know exactly elevate it, we’ve got five great ideas for making your summer party in Greece sensational!

#1 PRIVATE YACHT

Hosting a party on your own private boat or yacht is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Set against the soothing blue hues of the Greek sea, dazzle your guests and party in style while enjoying a relaxing cruise or docked event full of intense Mediterranean aromas and premium BBQ flavors on board. If you love the sea, the summer breeze and unique coastal experiences, a tailored yacht celebration is for you!

#2 SECRET GARDEN

After spending so much time indoors, nothing feels more satisfying than an alfresco evening among your closest friends. Picture a garden overflowing with sweet-smelling floral decor and aromatic herbs, tasty cocktails, exclusive art de la table details, and guests lounging about soaking up a fresh summer breeze! 

#3 EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP BAR OR RESTAURANT

How about an intimate party with a view? Rooftop bars and restaurants are famous for providing mesmerizing vistas so get ready to savor the beauty while sipping delicious drinks and mingling with friends. Go big and have the entire space to yourselves for your tailored intimate event or reserve a small section of the restaurant venue. Whichever direction you take, MILI LO is here to elevate your intimate event by bringing your personal taste and style to the table – filled with character amd finesse!

#4 PRIVATE BEACH VENUE

Nothing beats a great beach party! Sunshine, sea breeze, and sand between your toes! Combine this with your closest friends and family, tasty bites and yummy drinks and you’ve got a fantastic summer event. Pick a color palette and matching theme, and choose a professional photographer closet to your style to capture your special event!

#5 EXCLUSIVE VILLA

A luxury villa in Greece is nothing short of a dream come true for many, and perhaps one of the best venues to host an exclusive and private cocktail party. Choose a beachfront property or a secluded mountain spot with amazing views and make your summer party one to remember! We are here to bring your intimate event to life – adding intricate floral design, unique decor installations, exclusive furniture and art de la table. The sky is the limit in how we can transform your private villa!

We love designing and planning intimate events because they are truly meaningful and they give us the chance to be even more creative in meeting your wishes. A bespoke intimate party in Greece can be relaxed and personalized from start to finish. Let’s chat about making your summer a great one – you gather your friends and leave the rest to us!