08/04/2026
A theme becomes unforgettable when guests stop looking at it and start living inside it.
Great design is never just about how a space looks. It is about what it evokes, how it changes the atmosphere, and what remains with guests long after the night is over.
For “Let The Summer Begin,” every detail was designed to transport.
From the moment guests arrived, they were welcomed by a beach-inspired entry framed with weathered wood, plume, and pampas grass. It unfolded like a windswept path through Montauk at sunset, setting the tone for everything that followed.
Inside, the dining space became a landscape of its own. Tablescapes layered with sand, sea grass, aloe, and candlelight captured the quiet beauty of coastal dunes at golden hour, while panoramic sunset imagery stretched across the room and blurred the line between interior and horizon.
As the evening unfolded, playful moments appeared throughout the room. A swim-up dance floor installation, complete with faux stone decking and authentic pool ladders, brought the energy of a poolside scene directly into the celebration.
That same spirit continued at the 360-degree adult bar, where a tiled façade and additional pool ladders transformed the structure into a polished and unexpected focal point.
Above the dance floor, the night’s defining statement came into view. A suspended aircraft soared overhead, towing the words that had shaped the celebration from the very beginning, “Let The Summer Begin.”
By the end of the night, “Let The Summer Begin” was more than a message overhead. It was the feeling woven through every moment.
Event Design + Production | Extraordinary Productions Filomena | Luxury Event Designer
Event Planning | Michelle Farber
Photography | Brian Marcus | Fred Marcus Photography
Venue | The Altman Building
Catering | Marcia Selden Catering
Swag | Michelle Farber
Invitation + Fine Paper Details | Julie Maloof Designs
Entertainment | Total Entertainment Morgan Reed Heimberg
