Gypsy Jungle Disco: A Holiday Gathering by The Venue Report

 

When we say, "We've been dreaming of this for a while,” boy, do we mean it. In early 2016, our office got a new nickname, The Greenhouse on 2nd, as our office space housed not only us humans but a variety of plants lives as well. Cacti staked their claim, vines overwhelmed the ceiling and us - well, we were all heart-eyed at the view around us. As the team grew so did our greenery collection and smorgasbord of disco balls. So why not combine the two for an epic end of the year bash, right?!

The Jungle Disco theme was set, but as planning progressed we found ourselves getting even more inspired by new beginnings, good fortune and looking forward to all that 2017 has to offer. The mystical feels spoke to our creative teams' nomadic souls and Gypsy Jungle Disco was created. After months of building up this idea, this pre-meditated party truly deserved the royal treatment so we brought in A MIHO Experience and Barcon for food and cocktails. To round out the theme, we partnered with local San Deigans and good friends Pow Wow Design Studio and Hostess Haven for magical decor and tableware. Lastly, additional greenery and florals were brought in, Eucca was a girl. Let the party begin! Welcome to our Gypsy Jungle Disco dream. 

Photos by Evelyn Molina Photography

 

 

DECOR TIPS

- When it comes to plants and disco balls, more is more and DON'T. We Repeat. DON'T rent either for any event. Cost is pretty much identical and in the end you'll be able to dress up your pad to last all year long. 
- Create a fun name for each cocktail that matches the theme of the event. For us, we had a blast sipping on The Fortune Teller, Rainforest Canopy and Dance Dance Disco. 
- Home Depot is your friend. Before you purchase any backdrop online or in stores head to your local Home Depot and browse their carpet isle. Our 24 ft. gorgeous emerald green backdrop is in fact, for lack of better words, that golfing carpet for your backyard, cost $50 and is reusable. You can't beat that folks. Slab some fabric paint on it and you got yourself another successful backdrop. 

 

 

COCKTAILS

The Fortune Teller
Dark Rum
Light Rum
Orange Juice
Lime Juice
Cinnamon Vanilla Simple Syrup
Burnt Orange Peel

 

Rainforest Canopy
Freshly Squeezed Orange, Lime, Grapefruit
Agave
Salt
Reposado Tequila

 

Dance Dance Disco 
Vodka
Lemonade
Lavender Simple Syrup

 

SIDES
Classic Mexican Red Rice
Frijoles De La Olla
Jicama Salad

 

MAIN
Tulum Tacos
Citrus Marinated & Grilled Grass Fed Steak

Pollo Asado
Ancho Chile, Garlic & Citrus Marinated Free Range Chicken

Calabacitas Con Elote
Sautéed Zucchini, Corn, Stewed Tomatoes, Onion, Crema

 

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SWEETS

Butterscotch Budino Jars
Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Crème Fraiche, Cocoa Nibs

Mini Pavola
Macerated Berries & Citrus, Whipped Mascarpone, Basil Simple Syrup

Mini Galettes
Local Pear & Apple, Sage, Bourbon, Cinnamon

 

 

Photos: Evelyn Molina Photography | Styling + Direction: The Venue Report | Florals + Greenery: Eucca, @eucca | Decor: Pow Wow Design Studio, @powwowdesignstudio | Food: A MIHO Experience, @amihoexperience | Cocktails: Barcon, @barcon_ | Tableware: Hostess Haven, @hostesshaven