Project Overview
Bellevue Lighting was honored to design the lighting for the ILEA Emerald City Applause Awards (ECAA) 2023, hosted at the Embassy Suites King Street Ballroom. This prestigious event recognized the best in Seattle’s events industry and featured a luxurious “Let Them Eat Cake” theme. Our task was to create a lighting design that captured the elegance of the theme while enhancing key moments throughout the awards ceremony.
Design Concept
The design centered around creating an elegant and celebratory atmosphere. The lighting needed to transition smoothly from the formal awards ceremony to more relaxed networking and celebration moments, complementing the ballroom’s architecture and décor. We aimed to provide a sophisticated ambiance that reflected the high status of the event.
Lighting Solution
To bring this vision to life, Bellevue Lighting used the following equipment and strategies:
- Uplighting: Warm, soft tones were applied to the ballroom’s architecture, creating a welcoming and sophisticated environment.
- Dynamic Stage Lighting: Spotlighting and color-changing effects were used to highlight award recipients and key moments, adding to the excitement of the ceremony.
- Magnetic Pinspots: Our pinspots provided focused, precise lighting on centerpieces and key decor elements, ensuring they were accentuated without overpowering the room’s aesthetic.
- Accent Lighting: Accent lighting was utilized to complement the theme and decor, creating a cohesive and visually stunning experience throughout the event.
Addressing Unique Challenges
The large ballroom and diverse seating layout presented a challenge in ensuring that the lighting remained cohesive and visually impactful across the entire venue. Our solution involved a versatile lighting setup that allowed for smooth transitions between different segments of the event, maintaining the balance between function and style.
Fun Fact
Our work at the ILEA Emerald City Applause Awards 2023 was recognized with the Best Technical Production award, a proud achievement that highlighted Bellevue Lighting’s ability to deliver both creative and technically flawless lighting solutions.
Partnership for Success
Our collaboration with the event organizers played a key role in the success of the lighting design. By working closely with the team, Bellevue Lighting was able to ensure that the lighting enhanced the overall theme and atmosphere, delivering a seamless and memorable experience for all attendees.
Conclusion
Bellevue Lighting’s award-winning work at the ILEA Emerald City Applause Awards 2023 demonstrated our expertise in creating elegant and dynamic lighting for prestigious events. Through the use of uplighting, dynamic stage lighting, magnetic pinspots, and accent lighting, we transformed the Embassy Suites King Street Ballroom into a stunning venue. Our Best Technical Production win underscores our skill in merging technical precision with creative design, making the evening truly unforgettable for all involved.