As a female-owned and operated business, one of our top causes is supporting initiatives that empower women. Dress for Success fights for a world where women don't live in poverty and supports female-identifying people in the workplace. Their annual EmpowerHer Gala is the event of the year when it comes to celebrating and supporting women. In the wise words of Barbie, sometimes "it's literally impossible to be a woman." Dress for Success recognizes these barriers and helps women rise above them in style.
Dress for Success EmpowerHER Gala - 2024
Inside-the-Install Details
Getting to completely transform a space with balloons is our favourite thing to do! With a stage, tables, and multiple rooms, this install let us bring out all of our favourite balloon techniques for one cohesive design!
The Colour Palette
Blush
Merlot
Melon
White Sand
The Fringe
Cream
Mocha
The Vendors and Pros (SK)
- Event Design, Planning, Vision - Dress for Success planning committee
- Photography - Tanita Bo Photography
The Products
- Custom Balloon Backdrop featuring a Trademark Garland, Fringe Hangings, and Balloon Strands Balloon Garland
- Floating Centre Pieces
- Balloon Columns with Floating Archways
The Venue
- Hotel Saskatchewan
The Date
- March 9, 2024
Tassel Archways... Heck Yes
Need a little grandeur for an entranceway? A tassel archway is a great way to spice up a doorframe. Elegant, fun, and easy to transport, these archways are the perfect way to ensure your guests get to make a great entrance!
Dress for Success 2023
Garlands, florals, and fringe, oh my! We loved creating this installation for the 2023 EmpowerHER gala. Complete with a custom garland backdrop, fringe-wall photo op, and oh-so-pretty floating centre pieces, this event was just as beautiful as it was powerful.
The Colour Palette
Burgundy
Blush
Coral
The Vendors and Pros (SK)
If you send us a photo that looks coordinated, planned, and elevated with multiple elements of food, décor, balloons, etc. I am going to tell you to hire an event planner because NOTHING compares to a pro. We are always so grateful when the pros call us for balloons, working with them makes our job a BREEZE!
- Event Design, Planning, Vision - Dress for Success planning committee
- Florals - Candace at Rose and Vine Florals
- Photography - Betheny Allen Photography
The Products
- Trademark Balloon Garland
- Add Ons: Floral strands
- Floating Centre Pieces
- Fringe Photo Backdrop
The Venue
- Hotel Saskatchewan
The Date
- March 2023
Photo Ops - Not Optional
It's Instagram's world, we're just living in it. Having a designated set up for guests to take photos is an essential element to every event this day and age. Make sure it's accessible, fun, and BRANDED! These photos are likely what are going to be all over social media the next day, so make sure people know where your guests were. Free publicity anyone? A fringe wall in a custom colour palette is the perfect, low maintenance way to tick all of the boxes! Make sure to throw in a sign or a logo to get that extra shoutout.
Jen Fong
Jen Fong is BBYQR's Communications and Special Projects Coordinator. She holds a BA in Visual Art and a Certificate in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Regina. She's a big believer in community-focussed business practices, supporting local, and throwing excellent parties.
