Just wait...

I know its been a while. Sorry... but here's just a peek at the MOST AMAZING photoshoot we did last week for the Marianne's showroom. It makes my mouth water. Can I get you a hankie?? More to come SOON. I promise.

British Glam, thank you ma'am!

We are so proud of the Gibson Events tabletop design spread on pages 88 and 89 of the brand new issue of the Brides of Oklahoma! The title of this year's submission is British Glam. I imagined it as the reception for a couple of really hip Londoners.



Event design is pretty much one of my favorite things in the whole world. I really get into the creative process. This year my submission came complete with a playlist, that although not in the magazine, I feel enhances the visual experience. So... if you don't mind, please amass the selections below before viewing either the spread, the video or the additional photos from the shoot featured here. Just kidding - I thought it was a cool idea though.

Cocktails:

Air – Talisman

Radiohead – Knives Out

Moby – Porcelain

Radiohead – The National Anthem

Beck – Think I’m In Love

Luscious Jackson – Faith

Dinner:

Ryan Lindsey – Friend For Life

Cold War Kids – Hospital Beds

Beirut – Postcards from Italy

Nada Surf – Inside of Love

Wilco – Sky Blue Sky

The Libertines – Music When the Lights Go Out

Dessert:

Francois Breut - Portsmouth

Celso Fonseca – Perdi

Bebel Gilberto – Samba da Bencao

Oliver Onions – Zorro is Back

Dancing:

Jimmy Luxury and the Tommy Rome Orchestra – Cha Cha Cha

Jamie Lidell – Multiply

ELO – Mr. Blue Sky

Peter, Bjorn and John – Young Folks

Spoon – You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb

Modest Mouse – Float On

The Flaming Lips – The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song

Thanks to the vendors who gave their time, materials and expertise to make the shoot possible:

Poppy Lane Design - floral
Occasions - coffee menu
Cafe Evoke - coffee bar
Josh McCullock - photography
III Oaks - video
Oklahoma Heritage Association Museum - venue
Mood Party Rentals - furniture, chandeliers, general awesomeness
French Tulip - rentals
Party Pro - banquettes
Ideas in Ice - ice sculpture
B.C. Clark - china, flatware, stemware
Mishelle Handy - cake favor
Innovative Event Solutions - lighting

Also a huge thanks to my dad for driving all the way to Tulsa twice to pick up and deliver the banquettes!

170 upd8...

Still waiting.  As a homeowner and survivor of a major remodel I understand that project timelines ought to be automatically multiplied by 2.5.  So here we are in early April not knowing when we will gain occupancy to our space (that was to be done March 1).  

Its not that things aren't happening, its just that they are happening r..e..a..l..l..y..s..l..o..w..l..y..

Fingers crossed that each week will be "the week"... here are some recent photos to tide us over!

cool CB2 light fixture Why yes, that is the red Ikea kitchen...

another great light fixture.  Its a bucket!

So close...

1708 is really coming along!  Friday night was "Plaza Live" a monthly happening in the district when all the businesses stay open late and party with the locals.  With the final touches (including light fixtures) still to be finished in our space, we had to make due with hanging some awesomely large posters in the windows (thanks Bryan!) to announce that we're still working on it.  

L to R: Josh McCullock, Lindsay, Jenni and Jason Duncan of Cafe Evoke.

More updates to come as we move in and kit the place out with great pieces from Mood!

Movin' on up!

Well, the time has come.  Gibson Events is leaping with both feet into a new era.  I am proud to announce that Gibson Events, along with Josh McCullock Photography and Cafe Evoke are the founding members of "1708" a coop of creative professionals based in the Plaza District in OKC.  1708 is a storefront property located in an historic building in the buzzing district along 16th Street; 1708 NW 16th Street to be specific. We signed the lease yesterday and hope to host you and all your friends at an opening in early April.  

The biggest part of my job is ensuring that each event is produced using reputable, creative vendors of the highest quality.  Josh McCullock Photography and Cafe Evoke, a specialty coffee catering company headed by Jason Duncan, are two of the most innovative professionals I could have dreamed to share a space and an ideal with.  I think you will agree, their work is top notch!

Here are a few photos of the space, taken last week by Josh (of course).  The space has come a long way since then- they'll be painting next week!

We look forward to welcoming you into our new space soon.