If you’re expecting something along the lines of Santa’s workshop, scrub that idea and leave the curly-toed shoes at home.
CCB Chair Aileen Pratt and her committee are creating a Parisian wonderland at the Hilton Anatole for tomorrow night. Think mammoth tapestries, more flowers than the Arboretum can boast and the exquisite beauty of romantic Paris.
For those lucky enough to dine, make sure you check out the breathtaking centerpieces that event producer extraordinaire Tom Addis and decorations chair Ashley Hunt have created. Tomorrow afternoon, Ashley and her team will be standing on their tippy toes to place shades and light the thousands of candles. Why? Because everyone looks oh-so much more beautiful by candlelight, don’t you know!
Tonight, though, it was a celebration in a private suite high atop the Anatole where the ladies were feting Aileen and her leadership. The room was decked out with a six-foot-tall Eiffel tower with lights, scenes of Paris all over the place, French music and even a crystal necklace for Aileen made from the ballroom’s centerpieces. And what was being served? Champagne, but of course! And Aileen’s other favs cheeseburgers, French fries and mini-desserts with emphasis on la chocolat.
As Tom welcomed CCB chairs of the past and possibly future, Aileen took time to join the newest kids on the CCB block – the frosh class of CCB – to celebrate their first ball preparation. Just in case you didn’t know, the CCB ladies don’t just raise $$. They are the worker bees, who schlep the decorations and all that manual labor stuff to prepare for the ball.
But Saturday night, they’ll doff their jeans and T-shirts for the glitter and glamour synonymous with CCB to raise the roof and a heck of a lot of money.
yvonne says
Amazing.. How gorgeous and the wonderful work they do.. unparalleled.!
Connie says
Aileen, you look Beautiful as always! It’s amazing all the wonderful work you all do! Many Blessing to all of you!!