WELCOME

Thanks to the success of the first Confetti Collective, we’re coming back for another year! If you’re a newly-engaged couple, an event industry vendor, or just a design enthusiast, this event is for YOU! Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows has graciously agreed to host us again on January 18th, 2025 from 1pm-4pm. Confetti Collective is a showcase to celebrate the ever evolving world of design within the event industry. Attendees will get the opportunity to see some amazing tablescapes designed by local event planners while enjoying some refreshments and music. You’ll also get a chance to submit your votes for your favorite table and enter into some HUGE giveaways by the event sponsors!

GIVEAWAYS:

• The Confetti Studio will be giving away two $500 credits towards a rental invoice to two in-person attendees and one $750 credit to one lucky in-person attendee! Must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
• More giveaways to be announced.

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 vibes at Andaz Scottsdale Resort! Cash Bar and food trucks 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 $250.00 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 November 30th, 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!

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 & Alyssa Ryan Photography
• Film & Media: Bigelow Films, Steven Film
• Content Creator: The Edit KT
• Luxury Linens: BBJ La Tavola
• Magazine & Marketing: Arizona Bride Magazine
• Custom Fabrication: Dang Fine Rentals
• Signage: Deco Ink Designs
• Florist: Florals by Kendra
• Mocktails: Liquid Caterers
• Entertainment: DJ Joseph Torres
• Photobooth: Spectacle Photo Booths
• Paper Goods: Tia Creates

DESIGNERS & THEIR TEAMS

These are our 2025 designers & florists!

• Bloom & Blueprint | Florist: Bloom & Blueprint
• Bash Boulevard | Florist: Stoddard Floral & Co.
• Black Tie Optional | Florist: The Floral Theory
• Chere Rosalie | Florist: Sway Floral Studio
• Confetti Event Planning | Florist: Element Design & Events
• Debbie Anderson Weddings | Florist: Sway Floral Studio
• Details Wedding Co. | Florist: 
• Dusty Rose Picnics & Events | Florist: Stoddard Floral & Co.
• Evergreen Events | Florist: Petal Peace Flower Co.
• Form Floral | Florist: Form Floral
• Gardenia Weddings | Florist: Wildblume Floral
• Heather Long Events | Florist: Florals by Kendra
• K Marie Weddings | Florist: Form Floral 
• Laki Events | Florist: Harper Floral Co.
• Madison Kay Events | Florist:
• Sage & Stone | Florist: Fleur De Vie
• Shine Events | Florist: Zinnia Floral Co.
• Soul Agave | Florist:
• Tony Palacio | Florist: Lena’s Events

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 – 12pm only. Other photographers are strictly prohibited from taking photos from 1pm-4pm. Arizona Bride magazine will also only be publishing photos taken by Jen Jinkens Photography or Alyssa Ryan Photography.
• Design cannot exceed $5,000 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.
• Designers may not do any raffles/giveaways from their tables to persuade attendees to vote for their table. Honor system!
• Participants must choose their linens from BBJ La Tavola and reference the “Confetti Collective” event and pay for their own portion.
• Ali Altmaier and Deborah Garratt from BBJ La Tavola will be the points of contact to facilitate selection and ensure designers select unique linens on a first-come first-served basis.
• The linen orders will receive 39% off website pricing (more than a normal planner account discount)
• 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 December 24th, 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.
• Designers will be contacted starting January 3rd, 2025 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, January 18th, 2025. 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 2025 The Confetti Studio Invoices
• Winner will be determined by a combination of a panel of judges and attendees.
• Crowd Favorite – 15% off all new Fall 2025 The Confetti Studio Invoices
• Winner will be determined by attendees only.
• Most Valuable Planner – 15% off all new Fall 2025 The Confetti Studio Invoices
• Winner will be determined by a panel of judges only.
• There will be 3 official judges and 5 secondary judges to help determine the best table.
• Social Media Contest – Held a week after the event.
• Most votes after a week long online competition: 1st Place – $500 credit, 2nd Place – $250 credit, 3rd Place – $100 credit

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. 

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

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

3:00pm – 4:00pm: Giveaway winners start to be announced.

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

5:00pm – 7:00pm: Celebratory Dinner & Award Ceremony for Sponsors & Designers on Studio Lawn.

PHOTOGRAPHY SCHEDULE

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

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EVENT LAYOUT

Andaz has given us access to additional lawns this coming year! We will be utilizing Albers Lawn for the Celebratory Dinner. Albers and Cholla Lawns will be used for the showcase and other vendors during the event.

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.