BallroomGala

A black-tie awards night for 480 guests, with crystal, candlelight and a stage built for applause.

Venue

Hotel ballroom, Kigali

Guests

480

Services

Event production, Stage & lighting, Table design, Rentals

The story

An annual awards evening that had outgrown its old format. The client wanted it to feel like the event of the year without losing the warmth of a family dinner.

01The brief
Bigger, but still personal
Nearly 500 guests, 12 award categories and a tight run-of-show. Every table needed a clear view of the stage, and dinner service couldn't slow the ceremony down.
02The design
Champagne tones under crystal
We worked with the room's chandeliers: champagne linens, brass chargers and low centrepieces kept sightlines open while the lighting moved from dinner warmth to stage drama.
03The night
Four hours, one cue sheet
Our production team ran stage, lighting and catering cues from a single sheet, so the awards flowed straight into dessert and the dance floor.