It was exactly 80 years ago when the movie “Wizard of Oz” hit the theaters. Reminiscent of this classic movie together with the Kansas City jazz which was also in the marquee during that era, we came up with this spectacular concept for the 80th birthday of Mr. Ernie Yu. This entrance we conceptualized was derived from the arrival of wizard Oz to the magical land of Oz in a hot air balloon. We flashed black and white photos which later transformed to vivid hues. Dancers gave life to animated flowers and creatures. When the LED walls opened, the gigantic hot air balloon emerged with beaming rainbow lights while the 35-piece orchestra played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.
- Full planning, concept and direction by @labellefete
- Styling and execution by @gideonhermosa
- Reception and catering by @manilamarriott
- Lights, Sounds, Trusses & Staging by @lxeventspro
- Hot Air Balloon Installation by @4thwall_proddesign
- Motor Hoist by Stage Riggers
- Official Photo & Video by @niceprintphoto
- Hosted by @justinquirino
- Entertainment by @reallysharoncuneta @jedmadelaofficial @geraldine.a.uy @manilaphilharmonic
- Gowns by @maktumang @michaelleyva_ @jotlosa
- Suits by @paulolazaro.studio
- Make Up by @juansarte @mkqua @justinenavato
- Cake by @chef_castillo_fuentes
- Invitations, Menu cards, place cards layout by @papillonph
- Effects by @dragonfireworks
- Visual Effects by @alwaysinmotiondesigns @kat_ren
- Vintage Car by @donrobert0322
- Rentals by @formm_rentals @CasaLuxia @18th.ph @juancarlocaterer @legaseats @shoprentgala @bellabanquets @glamlaneevents
- Play Area for the Kids by @thenestplayandpartypad
- Kids’ Entertainment by @makebelieveproductions
- Wardrobe Styling by @styledbyboopandkim @kimiyap @boopyap
- Photobooth by @photoboothbydjcoki
- Special thanks to @dookieducay @eugene_david
