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Helping Wishes Come True with Make-A-Wish


We were honored to be a a part of Make-A-Wish's Northeastern California and Northern Nevada chapter's "Wine & Wishes" gala at the Sacramento Convention Center. Make-A-Wish is an incredible organization, literally making wishes come true. From their website:

"Granting wishes to kids with life-threatening medical conditions gives them more than an amazing experience. A wish come true has the power to make kids feel stronger, more courageous, and more determined to overcome their illnesses. A combined 89 percent of doctors, nurses and health professionals surveyed say they believe a wish experience can influence wish kids' physical health."

We provided centerpieces for the cocktail and dining tables, arrangements for the stage and created 100 boutonnieres to be worn as well! We invite you to view some of the behind-the-scenes set-up for the event (photos by Carissa Marson), to the finished display (photos by Mark Brooks).


Cathy Brooks setting up florals for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Our "Chief Floral Officer," Cathy Brooks, assembling the centerpieces on-site…


Centerpiece set-up for Make-A-Wish Foundation

…with a little help from her friends.


Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event ballroom Sacramento, CA - centerpieces by Visual Impact Design

The finished result, a very elegant table.


Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event ballroom Sacramento, CA - centerpieces by Visual Impact Design

Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event cocktail tables Sacramento, CA - centerpieces by Visual Impact Design

Eye catching and graphic are these black & white striped table linens. Our golden branch centerpiece with dripping crystals and white rosebuds grows out of a sea of clear wine glasses.


Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event ballroom Sacramento, CA - centerpieces by Visual Impact Design

The room is ready. We love the look of the star lights projected on the ceiling.


Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event Sacramento, CA - centerpieces by Visual Impact Design

A beautifully set table.


Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event dinner, Sacramento, CA

The elegant centerpieces in tall, clear, glass vases allowed guests to converse without anything obstructing their view.


Stage at the Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event Sacramento, CA

The floral displays on each corner of the stage helped draw the attendees' eyes to the stage, where all the action is happening.


Bidding at the Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event Sacramento, CA

The bidding was intense!


Attendees of Make-A-Wish “Wine & Wishes” event Sacramento, CA sporting boutonnieres by Visual Impact Design

We made 100 (yes 100) boutonnieres which consisted of willow eucalyptus greens painted gold with white dendrobium orchid blossoms. Don't they look great?

To view more of our corporate event design, visit the Corporate section of our website.

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Photography: Carissa Marson, Visual Impact Design (set-up photos) and Photography by Mark Brooks (event photos) Floral Designer: Visual Impact Design

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