Hunter Events — one of the top ten Corporate event planners in San Francisco — planned and produced an elegant and mysterious Masquerade themed Corporate Event. This event was held in The Lodge at the Regency Center in San Francisco, California. From the moment the guests arrived, they were in for an evening of elegance, mystery and unexpected one of a kind entertainment. Guests were greeted with a flute of Moet Champagne and offered a choice of beautiful, intricate handmade masks before they entered in to the mysterious main room of The Lodge.
COCKTAIL AND MEAL COORDINATION
As with all corporate Company events planned by Hunter Events, the menu for this reception was carefully crafted and tailored to the Client’s specific needs. Guests enjoyed an array of hors d’oeuvres and a selection of fine cocktails throughout the evening. The buffet included items such as Herb-crusted Beef Sirloin, carved to order and Monterey Crab cakes, also made to order, and a variety of fresh vegetarian dishes. A mouth-watering dessert bar, including assorted truffles and mini cheeses cakes, served with freshly brewed coffee, hot tea and seasonal fruit rounded out the dining experience.
VENUE SEARCH AND PRODUCTION
As one of the top event planning companies in San Francisco, Hunter Events puts experience and skill to the test to search and select the finest venues around the world — appropriate to the Client’s unique and specific needs. The Regency Center, including The Lodge located on the top floor of the building, is a multi-use events venue, conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco on Van Ness Avenue. The Regency Center is considered one of the finest examples of Scottish Rite temple architecture in the country, featuring Gothic, Neoclassic, and Beaux-Arts styles. Each space in the building has a unique architectural characteristic and an array of accompanying rooms.
The building opened in 1909 as the “Scottish Rite Temple”, built by the Scottish Rite as a Masonic Lodge – now The Lodge at The Regency Center. The Lodge was the original meeting hall for the Scottish Rite Freemasons. In 2000, the entire building was restored to its original splendor, and is meticulously maintained, and fully upgraded to modern technical standards.
The Lodge is a dramatic crimson space and a magnificent example of Gothic architecture that amazed and stunned all of the guests. The stunning thirty-five-foot arched open beam ceilings with dark wood paneled walls, dark red carpeting and intricate stained-glass windows. It also features an elegant stage – with a variety of original backdrops which can be used for special events This Lodge also features the original Austin Organ from 1909 – which was tuned and used specifically for this particular event. Hunter Events’ desire to constantly introduce both the Client and their guests to fascinating and unique venues they may not otherwise experience, was the driving force in selecting The Lodge at The Regency Center for this Corporate Event.
CUSTOM & UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
As with all of our productions, Hunter Events customized every detail of the entertainment for this extraordinary evening. Guests were welcomed with intricate, high-end masks created by a custom mask maker. A mysterious masked pianist set the tone, performing throughout cocktail hour and dinner.
The highlight of the night was a fully original, 15-minute aerial act written and produced by Hunter Events—an unforgettable surprise for the guests. At 8:45 p.m., the ambient lighting in the Lodge suddenly cut out, leaving only candlelight. Silence fell. Then, the thundering opening chords of Toccata & Fugue in D Minor blasted from the stately organ, now bathed in deep red light. The masked organist—cloaked in a black beaded cape—commanded the room with eerie presence.
As the organ final notes faded, ethereal music began to play. The organist pointed slowly to two opposite corners of the room. Beams of light revealed two identical, jeweled-masked women—one blonde, one brunette—who emerged from the shadows and met in the center of the floor. Wordlessly, they removed their masks, and the aerial performance began.
Suspended high above the stunned crowd, the duo twisted and flew in perfect synchronicity, captivating every guest. At the end, they gently replaced each other’s masks, exchanged a final glance, and disappeared back into darkness. As the ambient lights slowly returned, the crowd erupted in applause.
Moments later, the band kicked off, and the dancing began—a truly unforgettable night.
EVENT IMPACT
Guests at this one-of-a-kind event were delighted and in awe by this surprise and customized happening. Several guests compared it going to a live theatrical event, full of surprise and show stopping moments. It was.
The delicious menu items, the exquisite beverages and the non-stop entertainment impressed each and every attendee. But above all, the beauty and elegance of the remarkable Lodge defined the event like none other. The Client was pleased with the venue’s hospitality, the flawless performance of the aerial act and Organist and the outstanding service, production and event planning provided by Hunter Events.
YOUR NEXT EVENT COULD BE AT THE REGENCY CENTER
As a top event planner in San Francisco, Hunter Events customizes and creates unique events in the Bay Area, throughout the United States and across the globe. Hunter Events has partnered and established long-lasting relationships with world-class hotels, venues and special event facilities — like The Lodge at The Regency Center.
Let’s plan an event together! Contact Robert Hunter at Robert@HunterEvents.net.
Clients
Masquerade Corporate Event, Young Presidents Organization
