The Events Journal
The Events Journal celebrates the art of exceptional events. Featuring real event spotlights, inspiration, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes stories, the journal is your guide to creating experiences that are as memorable as they are meticulously executed.
Trends and Insights
Damm Fine Food Co. Menu Tasting
A taste of what’s to come at Alto Event Space.
For this recent menu tasting, Damm Fine Food brought the full experience to the table, from the food and beverage to the room styling and florals.
Hugo Rosé Spritz towers, tiramisu towers and a little Photo Booth moment, all set against the Melbourne skyline from the top floor of the iconic GPO Building.
A glimpse of how we bring an event together, from the menu to the final detail.
Catering Dedece Minotti & Paola Lenti’s Showcase
Catering Dedece Minotti & Paola Lenti’s Showcase
An afternoon where design and dining spoke the same language.
A celebration of colour, material and craftsmanship, Paola Lenti’s Chromatic Alphabet welcomed Melbourne’s architecture and design community to the Dedece Minotti showroom.
We paired the collection’s vibrant palette with a colourful menu designed to be experienced as guests explored the space.
Photography by Neiyo
YSL Beauty Lovenude Dinner
Proud to have catered the opening VIP masterclass and dinner for YSL Beauty’s Lovenude Hotel, created in partnership with Sim Visser.
A beautiful activation, and a pleasure to bring the food and hospitality.
Summer Black Tie Garden Party
This summer garden party brought backyard glamour into full bloom. Marquees nestled beneath the trees, sprawling lawns bathed in golden light, a grand piano setting the mood, and a glass (or two) never far from reach.
Neon Futuristic Japanese 50th
A night dipped in neon and refracted through a neo-noir lens, Damm Fine Food Co. brought a futuristic Japanese dreamscape to life. Ice sculptures cracked under pink light, avant-garde cocktails flamed and smoked, sashimi, a vending machine of skincare, and a pulsing dance floor blurred into lasers, chrome and electric colour.
Hawaiian Luwow 70th Birthday
For this dazzling 70th celebration, a Hawaiian luau set the tone. The venue was transformed with lush green draping, vibrant tropical prints, and playful details that brought an elevated island spirit to life.
70s Funk Disco Party
For this 60th birthday celebration, we took the “Seventies Glamour” brief and turned it into an immersive reality. Seventies glamour, reimagined. Disco balls, layered tassels, statement furniture and a shag-rug cake set the tone for a night of nostalgia.
Mila’s Neon Drenched 25th Birthday at Uminono
We curated a neon-drenched, floral-filled world for Mila’s 25th at Uminono Restaurant in Prahran. We loved bringing this vibrant vision to life, blending the restaurant’s signature clean lines with opulent textures and glowing neons.
Georgia’s Glamorous 21st Birthday
Aperol spritz, disco balls and endless champagne, Georgia’s Toorak 21st was a night of pure glamour and unforgettable fun.
Yugen Dining 70’s Funk Birthday Party
Yugen Dining, reimagined as a ’70s Funk Fantasia. Chandelier-clad performers, mirrorball go-go dancers, and a live marching band setting the rhythm for an unforgettable birthday celebration.
Flinders Victoria - Garden Wedding
A summer garden party painted in vibrant colour, sun-warmed tomatoes, fresh burrata, bright dahlias and long tables nestled beneath olive trees. A celebration of seasonality, joy and effortless elegance.
Behind the scenes - Maison Batard Thanksgiving Dinner
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we transformed Maison Bâtard into the ultimate Thanksgiving soirée.
From initial moodboard concepts to a million pumpkins, layered autumn leaves underfoot, and rich, textural florals throughout, every detail dialled all the way up.
Guests arrived to caviar and champagne, setting the tone for a night that felt equal parts luxe and cosy.