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title: The recipe for gala success 
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Kick off gala season with theme ideas, inspiration from real fundraisers, venue suggestions, and more.

| View in browser Weddings Corporate Birthdays Baby Showers SILENT AUCTIONS WITH LOUD THEMES Our Editor loves a good gala theme — not just for fun, but for functionality. Themes create a cohesive production roadmap — thus, ensuring that everything from the silent auction design to the catering display tie together. TOP GALA THEMES 7 Gala Themes photo posted by: TYGER Productions \| photographer: Matt Teuten Photography Trending This Month From picture-perfect venues to brilliant ideas from real events, we're sharing the latest in galas on PartySlate.com. How the First Monday in May Kicks Off Gala Season In a Big Way ➞   photo courtesy of: Getty Images Capitalize on 17 Washington, D.C. Gala Venues ➞   photo posted by: The Schuyler \| photographer: Ana Isabel Photography 25 Big Apple Venues That Will Get Funds Flowing ➞   photo posted by: Gotham Hall \| photographer: Roey Yohai Studios  We ♡ Everything About This Beach-Themed, California Gala ➞   photo posted by: Blueprint Studios \| photographer: Show Ready Photo Dallas Gala Guests Chose Their Own Seats With the Pick of a Color ➞   photo posted by: Jennifer Zabinski Events \| photographer: The Mamones   Engaged Guests are Generous Guests Raise the roof while you raise important funds, with the help of entertainment companies from our directory. Art Deco Entertainment Los Angeles, California EastCoast Entertainment Atlanta, Georgia + Miami, Florida Emerald City Band Dallas, Texas Mark Addington Events Livermore, California (In order) photo courtesy of: Art Deco Entertainment \| photographer: Bow Tie Collaborative \| photo courtesy of: Emerald City Band \| photographer: Just The Little Things Photos PartySlate, 351 W. Hubbard, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60654, USA Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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