TCNJ Graduation Experience - Class of 2024

Graduations mark a significant milestone in every student's life, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and growth. At TCNJ's Class of 2024 graduation celebration, we understood the importance of making this celebration unforgettable, so we provided fun and interactive decor specifically designed to enhance the photo-taking experience.

We crafted vibrant, Instagram-worthy backdrops, ensuring every graduate could capture the essence of their achievement in style. From the graduation ceremony’s many florals and stage displays to balloon arches and interactive stations at Brower Student Center, our decor wasn’t just about aesthetics—it was about creating a visual narrative that each graduate could use to celebrate their unique journey. And, of course, have lots of fun in the process!  

As friends and families gathered to celebrate, they found themselves immersed in an atmosphere that was both festive and heartfelt, making every snapshot from the day a treasured memory.

We take great pride in knowing that the smiles and pride captured in the graduates’ photos are going to stand as lasting reminders of this pivotal moment in their lives, complimented by the thoughtful touches we added to create a truly memorable graduation experience.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Vendor Credits

Stage and Chair Rentals: @MillersRentals

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Liz Martinez SS2025 Collection Showcase at New York Bridal Fashion Week

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In early April, our team was thrilled to create a bridal fashion showcase installation at the incredible space at Corner Studio for Bridal Fashion Week in New York City. The event was held to present international bridal gown designer Liz Martinez’s SS2025 collection.

To welcome industry professionals into a space that complimented the dreamy, flowy style of Ms. Martinez’s designs, our team provided a comprehensive décor plan that included 50’ flowy tulle draping suspended from the ceiling. Our plan was to not only create a fashion showcase area, but also to help define the open layout of the studio into a more intimate-feeling space that helped diffuse the room’s incredible natural light.

For the background of the fashion showcase area of the room, we included whimsical tall tree branches complimented by delicate white florals of varying heights. To add to the visual interest of the modeling backdrop and help with viewing all sides of the new bridal collection as the models passed by, our team included curved 6’ mirrors as part of the background setting. We also provided general room décor including linens and other accessories that transformed the space into the perfect visual compliment for a bridal fashion showcase.  

We want to send a special note of thanks to Jess Palatucci Photography, whose amazing images are featured in this gallery. Thank you, Jess, for your absolutely gorgeous work!

Vendor Credits

Gown Designer: Liz Martinez
Venue: Corner Studio
Photography: Jess Palatucci Photography

Hamilton Jewelers Princeton Spring Doorway 2024

We're firm believers that every season deserves a fresh floral makeover. Now that Spring has finally sprung, we were thrilled to again collaborate with our friends at Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton to design a captivating floral installation that welcomes the season and the community with beauty and vibrancy.

After a long, cold winter, there's nothing more invigorating than seeing those first bursts of color and greenery returning – especially along Nassau Street in Princeton! For this installation, we created a large archway to embellish the main entrance, as well as floral accents for their side entrance, curating each bloom and stem to create a harmony of colors and textures that invoke the beauty and joy of a new season’s start.

We are passionate about working with businesses to design impactful decor that not only attracts and impresses their customers, but also brings joy and beauty to the local community. If you’re in the Princeton area before the end of May, be sure to visit Hamilton Jewelers to see the installation in person!

Spring Tasting Event at the River House at Odette’s in New Hope, PA

Nestled along the banks of the Delaware amidst the charming ambiance of New Hope, the River House at Odette’s is a picturesque venue for couples seeking a captivating backdrop for their nuptial celebrations. 

 We know how special and exciting the wedding dinner tasting is for soon-to-be married couples. To that end, we were thrilled to provide a variety of colorful spring florals, centerpieces, candles, and other decor for the River House’s Spring Tasting Event, creating the perfect ambiance to welcome the future brides and grooms as they experienced a taste of their upcoming wedding day. 

Odette's inviting atmosphere extends far beyond wedding festivities, and our team always loves to indulge in their renowned brunch. The River House at Odette’s holds a special place in our hearts, as we proudly stand as a recommended vendor, entrusted with crafting floral designs that adorn their elegant, yet urban-inspired event spaces. This collaboration perfectly harmonizes our passion for beauty with the River House at Odette's unparalleled hospitality, creating an unforgettable experience for wedding couples and their cherished guests alike.

Vendor Credits

Venue: @riverhousenewhope
Photography: @jesspalatucci

Sun Bum Pop-Up Event in NYC

Our team was thrilled work with Sun Bum to plan and implement a springtime take over a family bodega on Bleecker Street in NYC. The goal was to host a free pop-up event showcasing a new line of sun protection products, including a new face gel and body lotion.

The Sun Bum Pop-Up in NYC - Bodega Exterior

We complimented Sun Bum’s sunny summery brand by using a blend of sunflowers and countless bananas as well as branded graphics to create a completely immersive experience on the interior and exterior walls of the bodega. All of that bright yellow came in handy to bring sunshine to NYC on what turned out to be a rainy afternoon.

Featuring “Good Days Daily” as the theme, visitors were able to explore the pop-up event, enjoy the vibe, and check out Sun Bum’s product samples. To welcome the line of excited guests (that went out the door and down the block!), the event also featured free coffee, bagels, and tons of Sun Bum swag including tote bags, stickers, and apparel, and product samples.

Our team absolutely loves creative events like these where we are able to help take a grand vision, map it out, and bring it to life. Check out the photo gallery to see some event photos, social shares, as well as a before and after shot to see the bodega before and after the takeover. We just love the final result!

Hamilton Jewelers Spring Flower Tree 2023

We were honored to once again work with our friends at Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton to create this vibrant floral tree installation for their doorway. We absolutely loved how this turned out and enjoy celebrating the arrival of spring with such bold, beautiful colors.

Hun Head of School Retirement Party 2023

The Hun School of Princeton hosted this amazing party to celebrate their Head of School’s retirement. Destined for New England they embraced the theme along with school colors and we transformed their school gym as a incredible place to host the event. Parents, past students and lots of faculty were on hand to help celebrate the occasion dining on buffets with great decor and getting drinks from the extremely popular boat bars. We also put together an entertaining Float-O-Booth which was really a hit!

The following are selected photos from Tamara Gillon.

Lemon Amalfi Coast Bridal Shower at Cobblestone Creek

This lemon themed bridal shower at Cobblestone Creek Country Club definitely brought the Amalfi Coast vibe to NJ. With some great table settings, centerpieces and glassware we brought in the tile theme with a fully digitally printed and wrapped bar. We also used some of our amazing rental trees and boxwood wall to make a fantastic photo nook. We were also thrilled to put together a few creative buffet pieces. All in all it was almost as fun to decorate this party as it was the last time we traveled to Italy. Almost!

Check our instagram reel of the completed event by clicking HERE.

Janet Makrancy’s Weddings & Parties is Princeton and Central New Jersey’s Premier Wedding & Event Decor Company. We specialize in Wedding Flowers, Event Design, Draping, Lighting & Rentals. Serving New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Beyond.

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