backyard party Archives - Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design

Mango Studios is no stranger to us or the Toronto event industry. The luxury Toronto photography firms’, founder, Mo and his beautiful wife celebrate a 40th birthday! David and I have worked with the team at Mango for over 20 years and so it was such a pleasure to design a special dinner party evening for the stylish couple. The small urban backyard party had all the right vibes for a guys 4oth! In just a few days, we came up with a concept, which included our team custom building a stunning wood pergola to canopy over the dining area. The structure was designed to fit perfectly between their beautiful modern home and the pool and supported beautiful hanging chandeliers and lanterns. Moroccan inspired, we created a chic and sophisticated yet relaxed table-scape with rich tones of burgundy, gold and black. Modern place settings included a pop of colour. The evening was casual and intimate with the guests enjoying dinner seated on oversized pillows at a low dining table. Beautiful candle lit lanterns accented the pool and inviting fire pit were guests gathered after dinner. Happy Birthday Mo! Thank you for trusting us with such a special occasion. A full list of vendors at bottom of post.

design, floral and decor, chandeliers and pergola – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, photography – Mango Studios, place-settings – Splendid Settings, rug, macrame pillows, gold lanterns and black candle sticks – Rented Gatherings, catering – Elle Cuisine, tables, black pillows/ white pillows and wooden stools – Divine Furniture Rentals

It was a summer like no other, but amidst a global pandemic, so many found reason to celebrate beautiful moments with small and intimate parties. Adjusting to new social distancing rules and pandemic protocol, we are excited to show how very lovely little parties can be. When our friend, Toronto wedding planner Ashley Pigott, wanted to collaborate, we were thrilled to create a little ‘small party magic’ together. El fresco parties are the most wonderful way to celebrate safely and after all, what girl doesn’t love a pretty boho inspired picnic, because friendships are not cancelled and neither are small and intimate beautiful celebrations. Oh and by the way, what fun did our team have.. such positive energy and support for one another, and although this assignment was a creative shoot, we kind of made it our little party… after all, we still all have so much to be thankful for. Photographed by the talented Will Reid Photography, we are in love with every capture of all the fun we had that day. Full list of vendors at bottom of post.