Impulse Dallas Presents Deck the Hauls

Thank you to Impulse Group Dallas for choosing Dallas Light and Sound as your production resource for the organization's first ever holiday party. Held in the Granite Bar at Station 4, the event saw the space transformed from essentially an empty room into a sexy and sophisticated holiday tableau. 

With signature DLS decor elements, lighting, audio, room layout, and a gorgeous photo area under the direction of Dallas Light and Sound, the event proved hugely successful. We deployed lighted trees and table centerpieces, created a food prep table holiday display, and provided other holiday decor elements from our inventory complimented the red and blue and green color scheme created by DLS for the event. Uplighting provided depth to the space and the photo area, which was anchored by a DLS red carpet and velvet rope installation to compliment the white drape background we installed for the event. With a Santa's chair flanked by DLS lighted trees and lighted box bases, one of the most memorable elements of the event décor sprang from the creative mind of our event designer Craig Canant - a simple red AIDS ribbon which overlayed on the white lighted trees.

Organizers collected more than 200 articles of clothing for Out of the Closet and performed more than 30 on-site HIV tests - with testing a core part of the Impulse Group Dallas misssion. Congratulations to the event organizers on such a successful soiree! 

Credit for these gorgeous photos goes to Chris Huffstutler of Chris and His Camera. Check out additional images from the party at ... 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.739078559555739.1073741839.590675861062677&type=3

... and to find out more about the services offered by Dallas Light and Sound visit our webpage at www.dallaslightandsound.com.

Aimee and Ryan are a Cool Couple who are very much in ... L O V E !

The Wall Gallery, located on Dragon Street in the Design District, is a unique venue that
works perfectly for wedding receptions of 100 or fewer attendees.

Congratulations to Aimee and Ryan, who were wed earlier this month before an intimate group of friends at family at the Wall Gallery in the Design District. We are very thankful to have played a major role in celebrating the love these two wonderful people obviously feel for each other.

The courtyard at The Wall Gallery is very unique for art galleries
located in the Design District, and lends itself to cocktails
and casual conversation.

Aimee and Ryan’s choice of the Wall Gallery for both their ceremony and reception perfectly reflects their personalities - easy going, smart, laid back, and very focused on the happiness of their closest friends and family. From the non-traditional venue to the eclectic choice of music (both for the wedding and for the reception), to the carefully selected beverages, this couple provided a beautiful experience for their guests that looked and felt effortless.

Kristi Kirkpatrick at the Wall Gallery is a delight to work with – and her gallery is absolutely perfect for receptions of 100 or fewer attendees. Aimee and Ryan’s reception welcomed approximately 85 guests. The floorplan for the evening, which was designed by Dallas Light and Sound, featured both inside and outside seating. The inside seating was arranged theatre style with a combination of 60” rounds and 30” highboys positioned in a semi-circle so that all attendees could see the ceremony, which took place right inside of the Wall Gallery font doors. The seating arrangement meant that before and after the ceremony, the visual focus of the evening was on the courtyard, which featured DLS highboys crowned with silver candelabras and white taper candles. Aimee was resplendent entering through the courtyard and her white dress looked lovely against our black carpet entry – chosen to echo the black elements present in the floor to ceiling window and door framing that separates the main gallery from the courtyard.

Linens for the evening consisted of white with white organza overlays in the courtyard. In the main gallery space we utilized cream linens throughout and cream organza overlays on the highboys. The choice of cream linens inside the gallery added warmth to the space and helped to bring together the “total look.” The white linens outside reflected the white walls of the gallery while bringing a touch of grandeur to the courtyard. Soaring florals from Parc21 were the crowning element that completed the “look” inside of the gallery. Their 4 foot tall golden vases picked up on the gold Chiavari chairs supplied by Dallas Light and Sound which looked lovely against our cream linens – and all together brought warmth and a special touch of sparkle to the room.

The retrained yet elegant décor for this reception allowed the artwork in the gallery to really “pop”. Since some that artwork included recent works by Dallas Pop Artist Johnathan Kimbrell – the look of the room really sang and spoke to the fun personality of the couple.

In addition to providing tables, chairs, linens, and décor elements for this reception, Dallas Light and Sound provided DJ services for the evening with DJ Tony Dean curating tracks that fit a very unique playlist supplied by the bride and groom. Artists played during the reception included Blind Pilots, Fitz and the Tantrums, Alabama Shakes, The Rolling Stones, The Black Keys, and Ray Lamontagne. One look at this list and its obvious – Aimee and Ryan are a cool couple with cool friends. Thanks so much for allowing Dallas Light and Sound to help you plan your big day.

Candelabras Visually Elevate Your Reception

 

Candelabras are a very popular item for wedding receptions in 2014. Available in both black and silver from our extensive inventory of event decor items. The add a grand element to the visual tableau at a wedding reception, soaring over the dining tables with flickering LED candlelight providing hundreds of point so flight for a romantic and beautiful vista.

Both versions of candelabras that we maintain in our inventory will be on display at the Texas Discovery Gardens Bridal Open House this Sunday. To compliment the candelabras, ask us about chargers, linens and more!

For additional information about the Open House, visit the following facebook event. Make certain to check our photo pages on facebook to view examples of work . To access an invitation to this Sunday's Open House, click the facebook link that appears at the end of this article

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/563115607111956/



Spandex Table Covers Bring a Modern Look

Brand new to our inventory - highboys have never looked more on trend! Spandex highboy covers are THE look for modern themed events and receptions. See them Sunday at the Texas Discovery Gardens Bridal Open House. For additional information, visit....  http://dallaslightandsound.blogspot.com/2014/01/bridal-open-house-planned-at-texas.html

Bridal Open House Planned at Texas Discovery Gardens

Please join Dallas Light and Sound and seven other leading experts in the wedding industry for a Bridal Open House - scheduled for Sunday, February 16th at Texas Discovery Gardens.

Experts will be on hand to discuss ceremony and reception planning and services.

Door prize drawings are slated throughout the event. Guests can enjoy cocktails and food tastings. DJ Tony Dean will be on hand spinning tunes, and Serenata Strings will perform. The facility will conduct tours of the Grand Hall, the Garden Grounds and the Butterfly House.

We hope to see you between 5 and 7 in the Grand Hall.

 

500 Teddy Bears and $15,000 Raised, The Teddy Bear Party Supports Three Organizations During the Holidays

A vacant retail space.... transformed into an event
venue with a holiday themed DJ booth from
Dallas Light and Sound.

With more than 450 attendees, a terrific Host Committee under the leadership of Jason Hanna and Joe Rigs came together earlier this month to present the 2013 edition of The Teddy Bear Party. The event took place in an empty retail space at the Davis Building in Downtown Dallas and was designed to provide support to three worthy organizations. Dallas Light and Sound was honored to provide production and event design services, lighting, lounge furniture, video projection, flatscreens, linens and holiday themed décor for this exclusive, invitation only gathering.

The space at the Davis Building before
DLS works our magic...

Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Stand Up 2 Cancer, and the Family Equality Council were the beneficiaries of the event. In addition to collecting cash donations at the door and in advance of the event, a requirement for entry to The Teddy Bear Party serves as the inspiration for the name of the event. Patrons are required to bring a teddy bear to the party to assure admission, and bring bears they did. On the Sunday morning following the event, Teddy Bear event hosts traveled to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and presented more than 500 teddy bears to the hospital for distribution to patients.

Dallas Light and Sound collaborated with legendary designer
Mark Clay to create a winter wonderland on the lower level
of the Davis Building for the Teddy Bear Party.

In addition to collecting more than 500 Teddy Bears, total funds raised between ticket sales and additional donations topped $15,000! These donations will be split 50/50 between Family Equality Council and Stand Up 2 Cancer. The Host Committee raised 100% of the funds necessary and resources to produce the event from private individuals and area businesses, which assured that 100% of ticket sales and other cash donations would go directly to the beneficiaries. Event underwriters included Gary McDonald, Steve Rahhal, Mike Richardson, Julio Gonzalez, Bryan Carr, Mark Le, Mark Clay, Joe Riggs, Ben E Keith Distributing, and The Bascom Goup.

Stand Up 2 Cancer, which is groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now.  The host committee will make their donation in honor of those currently battling cancer and in memory of all of our loved ones that have lost their battle.

Family Equality Council is the second cash beneficiary, and is an organization that connects, supports, and represents the estimated three million parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender in the United States and their six million children. FEC works to change attitudes and policies to ensure that all families are respected, loved, and celebrated—including families with parents who are LGBT.

The talented DJ Brandon Moses burned the house down an incredible selection of dance hits, with Bar X providing service staff for the event. Ben E Keith contributed beer & wine for the evening.

In addition to designing and supplying a sexy and sleek look in holiday red for the upstairs space, Dallas Light and Sound collaborated with Dallas design legend Mark Clay to create a winter wonderland downstairs! The Bascom Group supplied the space in the historic Davis Building for the event.

Congratulations to The Teddy Bear Party Host Committee for making a difference in our community!



A sophisticated take on Christmas for the Tedd Bear Party from Dallas Light and Sound

Lounge Furniture and decor elements from Dallas Light and Sound looking cool in the basement of the
Davis Building in a collaborative design for the Teddy Bear Party.

To see additional images from the event, visit Dallas Light on Sound on Facebook at...

www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound

New Years Eve at the Turner House in Oak Cliff

UPDATE - As of 12/18 this event is now sold out and has a waiting list!

Looking for somewhere to ring in the new year in Oak Cliff? Ready to enjoy an elegant and festive evening with friends and neighbors, and help raise money to help restore Turner House? Join us at Turner House for the first Champagne Ball. Tickets include a dessert buffet, passed appetizers, a midnight breakfast, DJ and dancing, wine, beer and a signature cocktail. Click through for more details. Buy your tickets soon

http://turnerhouse.org/2013/11/new-years-eve-champagne-ball/

The Creative Minds at Dallas Light and Sound Bring Holiday Fantasies to Life

Our favorite time of the year is here - The Holiday Season is upon us and clients from across North Texas are turning to Dallas Light and Sound to make their holiday dreams into beautiful visions right before their eyes. The bright minds found at Dallas Light and Sound are busy applying brilliant design to a diverse array of corporate parties, private receptions and charity galas this holiday season.

The resources for these events will be sourced directly from our Oak Lawn area warehouse, which is overflowing with event decor, lighting, audio and video equipment. Holiday linens, Christmas trees, and table centerpieces compliment uplighting and event audio are just some of the production resources that will combine in brilliant presentations for clients who will see their expectations exceeded, their holiday fantasies realized. The following are photos from holiday parties we have produced in prior years.

Such a pretty and memorable holiday party design....
from the brilliant minds at Dallas Light and Sound.

Barstools, linens, highboys and lounge furniture are essential
design elements for large gatherings.
We have them all, in our inventory, just waiting for your
2014 Holiday Season event.

These are two of the lighted table centerpieces that
Dallas Light and Sound can supply for your holiday party,

Food tables need not be boring when Dallas Light and Sound can supply holiday
centerpieces for the table, then light them with pinspots.

Pinspots make this Dallas Light and Sound holiday creation look
simply breathtaking.

Event decor and lighting in Red and White are perfect for
this event at the Southland Tower. That pendant chandelier would be beautiful
at your holiday season event, and it and many more like it reside in the
decor inventory at Dallas Light and Sound.

This room is a vision in blue with uplighting and holiday decor
from Dallas Light and Sound

We really love blue for the holidays, and these
custom designed lighted table centerpieces from Dallas Light and Sound
would look great at your holiday party.

Dallas Light and Sound created this beautiful holiday backdrop
for a Charity Gala held in 2013 at The Vendome on Turtle Creek.

Soooo Red Linens and Red Tinsel Trees centerpieces
on mirrors look great with gold sashes
from Dallas Light and Sound for a Chamber of Commerce Party in Downtown Dallas

Holiday season lighting in beautiful Red for and event
in the West End in Downtown Dallas.

A private residence for New Years Eve in Preston Hollow is
transformed into a party venue by Dallas Light and Sound.

The television studios at WFAA at Victory Park in Downtown Dallas
for New years Eve 2012.....
featuring chandeliers from Dallas Light and Sound

Your special holiday event can look this stunning. Call us at 214-943-4238 for additional information or send an email to info@dallaslightandsound.com.

Fall 2013 TDG Open House Date Announced - Brides, Grooms, Wedding & Party Planners are Invited

Lighted Wedding Cakes Look Tastier, Showcase Confectionary Beauty During Reception



Wedding cakes are an investment best showcased with cake lighting
from Dallas Light and Sound... even in the afternoon!

What a beautiful cake from Sugar City Sweets and Celebrations from a May wedding reception at Texas Discovery Gardens! Shown for comparison purposes with and without cake lighting by Dallas Light and Sound. Which looks tastier to you?

 

Yes, darker colored cakes also benefit from proper lighting. This chocolate vision of heaven from Sugar City Sweets and Celebrations tasted delicious. It looked best both in the afternoon hours and as the sun descended with cake lighting from Dallas Light and Sound.

A chocolate cake ... tastier with lighting from Dallas Light and Sound.

Cake lighting also contributes to wedding photography, making certain both the cakes and the bride and groom are seen in the "Cake Cutting" pictures that so many newly married share with their friends. Cake lighting from Dallas Light and Sound is an inexpensive addition to any of the uplighting packages for Texas Discovery Gardens... one that can make significant difference for your reception.


DLS Brings Holiday Parties Into the Spirit of the Season

With innovative LED Lighting, staging, pipe and drape, decor, linens, tables and concert quality audio all available from our Oaklawn area warehouse - companies and organizations across the mteroplex are turning to Dallas Light and Sound to realize their vision for holiday celebrations - both public and private.

Events held this year at Studios 1019, Dallas Contemporary, NorthPark mall's Business Council for the Arts, The Park Towers, The Vendome, Craighead Greene Gallery, 809 Vickery and The Fashion Industry Gallery have seen unique audio, video, lighting and decor designs for holiday themed soirees supplied by Dallas Light and Sound.

Dallas Light and Sound Event Designers Craig Canant and Neale Jones have created tableaus of color in blues, silvers, reds and greens utilizing lighting, linens and decor. Utilizing event furnishings including Dallas Light and Sound "Sylebars", highboys, our new "Style Lounge" banquettes, red carpet installations, and holiday decor in an assortment of colors, the pair have created winter fantasy wonderlands across the metroplex.


New color changing blocks serve as a
stunning base for our inventory of
white Christmas Trees in this window display which
welcomes guests to an event at NorthPark.

New for 2012 - color changing lighted tree base boxes! These great looking additions to our furniture and event decor inventory make for a memorable base for our inventory of all white Christmas trees.



Room Lighting and Textured Gobos make this
food display from Doug Boster Gourmet Catering
look simply delicious at the
Business Council for the Arts space in NorthPark.

Also new for 2012 - "Style Lounge" banquette seating. Slipcovered in black, white or grey, these ultra-comfortable lounge style seating surfaces are both stylish and versatile. They look outstanding when paired with red, pink or black carpet, with a 32" round table placed between. DLS created a signature "Style Lounge" look of black, white and red with zebra accent pillows as part of comprehensive event production services on the first Friday in December at the Dallas Contemporary for the DFW Federal Club Holiday party.

An uplit icy centerpiece flanked by underlit tinsel trees bring a
cool dynamic to this food presentation from Jim Lee Events at the
Dallas Theater Center Guild holiday party at the Vendome.

Many holiday parties feature a focus on food, and well lit food both looks and tastes..... better. Utilizing textured gobos and sophisticated room lighting, food presentations at a number of holiday parties come alive for the holidays with lighting from Dallas Light and Sound. Our decor department supplied an icy touch to the food  presentation tables at several events to match the lighting pallette. For your event we can also tap into our extensive decor inventory for a red hot holiday look.

For information about services available from Dallas Light and Sound, contact us at dallight@sbcglobal.net or call 214-943-4238. Additional images of our work can be found in the photo galleries on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound .

A white tree display "pops" at the Vendome in an icy blue motif at the
Dallas Theater Center Guild holiday party.

Style Lounge banquettes are shown in a signature combination of
Black, Red and White at the Dallas Contemporary.

Highboys, mirrored ball centerpieces and a staging installation
with video projection screen in the center of the stage provides
a great backdrop for entertainment for the DFW Federal Club.

Hudson Ferus Vodka branding looks great on a Dallas Light and Sound
Stylebar - so sophisticated in a stainless look with accent lamps.
 

It's a blue Christmas for the Dallas Theatre Center Guild.
Notice the red area on the left - which is where the bar was positioned.
The red color provides a visual break while accenting the service area for
something naughty and something nice.

San Francisco based entertainer Mahlae Balenciaga in a dance performance
routine at a private party at Park Towers with
lighting and audio from Dallas Light and Sound.
photo by Tony Valdez