01 / Cocktail Hour
Speakeasy Bites
Oysters Rockefeller, mini crab cakes, and beef crostini welcomed guests with decadent bites inspired by a night at Gatsby’s.
Event Type
Milestone Birthday
Location
Houston, Texas
Guest Count
50 Guests
What We Handled
The Arrival
Guests step past the velvet ropes into a private Houston hideaway echoing the jazz-soaked energy of the 1920s.
The Transformation
Black and gold, dramatic lighting, and Art Deco details transformed Hotel ZaZa Museum District into an opulent celebration overlooking the Houston skyline.
The Tablescape
Towering feathers, candlelight, black linens, and layers of gold brought the tables to life with the glamour and excess that defined the night.
The Bar
Art Deco typography and gilded accents guide fifty close friends through an evening built on sophisticated design.
Live Entertainment
Live musicians took the stage against an Art Deco backdrop, bringing the room to life and giving the celebration the energy of a true night out.
The Setting
A curated lineup of live musicians keeps the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long.
The Gallery
The Entertainment
A surprise changes the whole room. Choose moments guests will still bring up after the party.
01
The Headliner
Set the soundtrack for the evening with live music that kept the energy building and guests on the dance floor.
02
The Surprise
Brought the Gatsby theme to life by mingling with guests, posing for photos, and adding a touch of 1920s glamour throughout the night.
03
The Energy
Gave guests a taste of Gatsby-era indulgence with interactive gaming that kept the party going between cocktails, dinner, and dancing.
The Investment
This investment reflects the full-service planning and production scope Poppin Social managed for this celebration, including creative direction, design, vendor coordination, and event-day execution.
Scope note. The figure shown reflects the Poppin Social scope for this celebration. Venue, catering, and other event costs vary by project.
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Starting Investment
50 Guests
This Celebration
Built to Brief
Planning Approach
Full-Service Production
Poppin Social Scope
Poppin Social Experience Architecture
Poppin Social executed a sophisticated Gatsby themed milestone birthday at the iconic Hotel ZaZa Museum District in Houston. Our team provided comprehensive event design and experience architecture to transform the space into an opulent jazz age hideaway. The design featured a dramatic black and gold palette, Art Deco typography, and towering feather centerpieces set against black linens. Guests enjoyed a decadent menu of Oysters Rockefeller and signature French 75 cocktails while live musicians and strolling flappers provided immersive entertainment. Interactive casino tables added a layer of indulgence to this extraordinary Houston celebration.
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