WELCOME

Confetti Collective is an event to celebrate and challenge the design skills of some of the best in the Arizona event industry. If you’re a newly-engaged couple, an event industry vendor, or design enthusiast, this event is for YOU! We’ve had the pleasure of working with the creative minds behind a lot of companies over the years and we’re so excited to showcase that talent! The event will be held at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 from 1pm – 4pm, featuring tablescapes designed by some of the top local planners. Attendees will be able to join in on the fun and vote for their favorite designs of the day, all while meeting some amazing event vendors and enjoying food, beverages, and music.

Over the years, we’ve noticed a tremendous shift towards more curated looks for events and we’d love to see an upward trend continue! Elevated tablescapes, lounges, and experiences set the vibe at events. Confetti Collective was inspired by similar events hosted in other large cities and we have seen those events grow their local industry in a significant way. If you’re interested in participating in the event, scroll down to read more info or schedule a consultation via CALENDLY to speak in person. Make sure you RSVP below to attend.

EVENTBRITE: CLICK HERE TO RSVP

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

AS AN ATTENDEE:

• Once you RSVP via the link above, you’re set! Come see all the designs and enjoy some apps and non-alcoholic drinks by Andaz! Cash Bar will be available.
• During the event, you’ll be able to sign in and receive a scorecard to help judge the designs. Each scorecard must be submitted by 3pm to be counted.

AS A DESIGNER:

• There is a $200.00 participation fee to cover marketing, labor, delivery, food, and beverage.
• To participate, email us at info@theconfettistudio.com and see if there are any slots still available. If there are, send the participation fee via Zelle to info@theconfettistudio.com by January 10th, 2024. Spaces are limited to 30 designers and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

AS A SPONSOR:

• Email tara@theconfettistudio.com if you believe you can provide a service we are looking for!

AS A COLLABORATOR:

• If you’re an event vendor that wants to be added to the Collaborator section below, email tara@theconfettistudio.com
• As a collaborator, you are expected to waive the labor fees and only charge our designers for cost of product at most.

SPONSORS

Thank you to our event sponsors for providing so much to be able to throw this event!

• Venue: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
• Photography: Jen Jinkens Photography & Associates
• Film & Media: The Good Vibe Media
• Luxury Linens: BBJ La Tavola
• Magazine & Marketing: Arizona Bride Magazine
• Custom Fabrication: Aster & Palm
• Florist: The Wildflowers AZ
• Catering: Lauren Allen Culinary Experience
• Mocktails: Liquid Caterers
• Lighting: Divinity Lighting Events
• Entertainment: GME Event Group
• Branding & Laser Cuts: Deco Ink Designs
• Backdrops: JNS Drops
• Hair and Makeup: HVH Artistry
• Bridal Gowns: Lovely Bridal
• Men’s Suits: Nick’s Menswear
• Floral Truck: Laki Floral Truck
• Desserts: Artful Sweets AZ

DESIGNERS & THEIR TEAMS

These are our 2024 designers & their selected vendors!

• Bash Boulevard & Stoddard Floral & Co.
• Bloom & Blueprint & Florist: Bloom & Blueprint
• BTO Events & Florist: Magnolia & Lace
• Cedar and Sage & Fleur De Vie Studio
• Chere Rosalie & Florist: The Wildflowers AZ | Paper Goods: Sole Paper Co.
• Details Wedding Co. & Florist: Flori Floral AZ
• Events by Paris & Florist: Flora By Haleigh
• Evoque & Florist: Bloom & Blueprint
• Front Paige Events & Florist: KCs Florals
• Gardenia Weddings & Florist: Form Floral
• Laki Events & Florist: Laki Floral
• Konsider It Done & Florist: The Wildflowers AZ
• Monarch Events &Florist: Monarch Events
• My AZ Picnic & Florist: The Wildflowers AZ
• Sage & Stone & Florist: Florals by Kendra
• Satin & Slate & Florist: Snapdragon Bloom Bar
• Shine Events & Florist: Clementine Designs AZ
• Shine Events & Florist: Florals by Kendra – Not in competition
• Tony Palacio Events & Florist: Lena’s Flowers
• The Social Petal & Florist: The Social Petal

COLLABORATORS

Our collaborators below are here to help any designer execute their vision with a waived labor fee.

FLORISTS:

• Daisyhead Floral Co. – Gracie: floralbydaisyhead@gmail.com
• Flora by Haleigh – Haleigh: halbrownlee@gmail.com – Not taking in anymore designers.
• Florals by Kendra – Kendra: floralsbykendra@gmail.com
• The Floral Theory – Dana: thefloraltheory@gmail.com
• The Wildflowers AZ – Nicole: nicole@thewildfloweraz.com – Not taking in anymore designers.

CUSTOM FABRICATION & LASER CUTS:

• Arch & Arrow – Hannah: archandarrowaz@gmail.com – also can make paper menus/placecards.
• Deco Ink Designs – Maria: info@decoinkdesigns.com
• JNS Drops – Jeraldine: jnsdropsaz@gmail.com

COMPETITION INFO

• Each designer will receive an 8-foot Queen’s Banquet Table (96”x40”) along with 8 chairs from The Confetti Studio’s inventory (designer’s choice).
• The 10’x10′ area around each table is also dedicated to each designer. Reference the Event Layout diagram below.
• Multiple designers from the same company may participate but only one table can be submitted into the competition.
• Designers may ask Sponsors for services but keep in mind they will be coming out of pocket for the main event design. They are not required to provide free items to Designers, but may waive cost of labor at their own discretion.
• Jen Jinkens Photography will take event photos and will allot 15-20 minutes per designer/company for headshots and tablescape photos prior to the event.
• Must be scheduled in advance with Tara Jensen from The Confetti Studio.
• Headshots will be taken at Andaz and will be anytime between 8am – 11am. May be indoors or outdoors (up to photographer’s creative control).
• If you have your own brand photographer you’d like to have take extra photos, they may come and take photos between 8am – 11am only.
• Design cannot exceed $1,000 in external costs such as florals, candles, paper goods, linens, food decor, etc.
• Do not include structures/lighting/backdrops.
• Do not include personal marketing costs such as signage or business cards.
• Do not include BBJ La Tavola Linen cost.
• Do not include TCS inventory that you may use such as tableware, decor or furniture.
• Do not include the cost of personal reusable decor inventory and collaborating vendor’s inventory (vases, candle holders, etc.)
• Designers will have access to The Confetti Studio’s tableware inventory such as plates, flatware, glassware, and decor, subject to availability.
• No outside rentals/tableware can be used aside from napkin rings, candle decor, and floral containers.
• Designers may use any florist of their liking, including themselves.
• Participants must choose their linens from BBJ La Tavola and add it to the “Confetti Collective” event invoice and pay for their own portion.
• Ali Altmeier from BBJ La Tavola will be the point of contact to facilitate selection and ensure designers select unique linens on a first-come first-served basis.
• The event account will receive 35% off website pricing (more than a normal planner account discount) and will allow shipping to be more cost-effective.
• Linens will be mailed to The Confetti Studio and planners may choose to pick up their order in advance to double-check and steam/fold if needed. Orders not picked up in advance will be brought by The Confetti Studio to Andaz on the day of the event.
• Design Board and List of Vendors used must be submitted and approved by January 25th, 2024. Tara Jensen will do follow-up calls with each designer regarding this. Failure to meet deadline will result in a disqualification from the event and no refund.
• The Event Layout diagram is shown below and Designers will be contacted starting January 10th, 2024 to select their table location in order of sign-up.
• All tables and rentals will be available in each Designer’s area by 8am on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Tables will be set up, chairs still in stacks, linens and tableware placed underneath tables.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES & PRIZES

• Best Overall Tablescape – 15% off all new 2024 The Confetti Studio Invoices
• Winner will be determined by a combination of a panel of judges, attendees, and social media.
• Crowd Favorite – 15% off all new Spring 2024 The Confetti Studio Invoices
• Winner will be determined by attendees only.
• Most Valuable Planner – 15% off all new Spring 2024 The Confetti Studio Invoices
• Winner will be determined by a panel of judges only.

EVENT DAY TIMELINE

7:00am – 8:00am: The Confetti Studio arrives to deliver each Designer’s rentals to their area.

8:00am – 11:00am: Designers & their teams arrive to set up. Sponsors arrive to set up main event areas. Jen Jinkens Photography photographs Designers that have scheduled headshots and miscellaneous behind the scenes photos. HVH Artists, Nick’s Menswear, and Lovely Bridal prepping live models.

11:00am – 1:00pm: Tablescapes, Models and Confetti Collective main event areas photographed.

1:00pm – 4:00pm: Confetti Collective event starts.

3:30pm – 4:00pm: Competition winners announced.

4:00am – 5:00pm: Designers & their teams strike their items in their areas.

5:00pm – 7:00pm: Celebratory Dinner for Sponsors & Designers on Alber’s Lawn.

PHOTOGRAPHY SCHEDULE

If you’d like to take advantage of the headshots being sponsored by Jen Jinkens Photography, shoot tara@theconfettistudio.com an email. Below are the timeslots.

• [9:00am – 9:15am] The Social Petal
• [9:15am – 9:30am] BTO Events
• [9:30am – 9:45am] Aster & Palm
• [9:45am – 10:00am] Evoque
• [10:00am – 10:15am] Satin & Slate
• [10:15am – 10:30am] Details Wedding Co.
• [10:30am – 10:45am] Events By Paris
• [10:45am – 11:00am] Bash Boulevard
• [11:00am – 11:15am] Front Paige Events
• [11:15am – 11:30am] Sage & Stone Weddings
• [11:30am – 11:45am] Chere Rosalie
• [11:45am – 12:00pm] Tony Palacio

EVENT LAYOUT

Current plans for Event Layout, subject to adjustments! Current plans as of December 30th, 2023

INSPIRATION & DESIGN

We want you all to think outside the box and see what you can do aside from just a tablescape, so here’s some more inspiration & ideas. This is not a bridal show booth scenario.

Limitations:

• Each designer has an 8ft Queen’s table and the 10x10ft area around it dedicated to their display.
• Nothing can be hung from trees and it is an open lawn, so there are no structures to hang from. However, if you can find your own structure that fits within a 10×10 space, you’re absolutely free to do that.

Ideas:

Again, we don’t want the displays to look booth-like, but you can do some of these things to make your table stand out.

• Hanging Florals or Floral Arch Backdrops
• Ground Florals
• Lanterns & Chandeliers
• Non-solid backdrops
• Non-traditional table elements: Fruits, desserts, charcuterie, figurines, funky candles, stones, etc.