Entertain in Style- Let Flowers by Topaz's Mark Masone Show You How

Entertain in Style—

Let Flowers by Topaz’s Mark Masone show you how!

Event planner, florist and decorating guru— from New York City to the Hamptons, Mark Masone is the go-to for any special occasion, day or night. From intimate dinner parties and anniversaries, to over-the-top weddings and premiere fêtes, Mark and Flowers by Topaz provide a one-stop source for everything events. As the leaves change hues and holiday decorations go up, the season brings beautiful bursts of color. Mark shows you hope to bring a stylish send of that seasonal flair into your home…

EVERYDAY STYLE— Bring that autumn feel inside! Purchase bunches of preserved or silk fall leaves and group them in various spots throughout your home. For a chic, yet easy autumn centerpiece, no matter the occasion, place a low vase of flowers in fall-favorite shades (e.g., Orange Gerber Daises, Brown Mums and Red Roses), accented by fall leaves, on your dining room table or coffee table, and voila! the perfect fall centerpiece.

NATURAL CHIC— Try something different this season with modern, au naturale on a classic floral arrangement! Bring together your favorite flowers and the season’s natural branches together for a strikingly chic look: a manzania tree with some green orchids attached to the branches and flowers in fall-friendly shades underneath make for the perfect anytime centerpiece.

THE DINNER PARTY—A cocktail fête, Thanksgiving dinner or birthday bash, dress up your decorations this season with autumnal flair. Place groupings of fall leaves with mini pumpkins and small gourds throughout your home, and add vases of Orange Roses and Brown Hypericum Berries for beautiful centerpieces that your guests will want to take home.

Don’t forget the linens! Colored linens and napkins can transform a table from ordinary to stunning. Using the colors of fall, put down a dark chocolate brown overlay with gold napkins, scatter rose petals in red and orange and add some pillar candles to create a beautiful and intimate table setting.

AN AUTUMN-PERFECT WEDDING— Choosing the colors for your wedding is one of the first (and most important!) steps in your planning…celebrate your special day with the warm hues of fall! The rich reds, oranges, greens and browns of the seasons make your walk down the aisle unforgettable.

ABOUT FLOWERS BY TOPAZ: Flowers by Topaz boasts an impressive catalog of resources to assist in making any event a memorable success: from silks and custom fresh arrangements, to plush stuffed animals and plants, even personalized gourmet gift baskets for every day celebrations. Mark and the Flowers by Topaz team manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, placing absolute focus on even the smallest of details. Flowers by Topaz offers clients an array of packages to fit the needs and budgets of its clients— specialty services include: contemporary, traditional and custom fresh floral arrangements, plants, European dish gardens, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, weddings, gourmet gift baskets, greeting cards, candles, linen rentals, chair covers, invitations and furniture rentals. For further information, please visit www.flowersbytopaz.com.

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Meet Celebrity Event Planner, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir of Insignia Productions

Meet Celebrity Event Planner

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INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS







Spanning New York City to Los Angeles to the Hamptons, the go-to Celebrity Event Planner for the most exciting, exclusive fêtes is Owner of Insignia Productions, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir. From the theme, food, décor, music and venue, Ranee adds a personalized, distinctively stylish touch.






Building a personal relationship with every client, Ranee makes certain that he/she is granted the necessary level of attention. With her Insignia Productions team, Ranee manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, absolute focus is placed on even the smallest of details. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are is carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style.



With an extensive background in New York City’s event-planning industry, Ranee established Insignia Productions in 2008, inspired by her passion for working one-on-one with clients, helping to celebrate milestones and create memories. A luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes. Client specific, Insignia Productions works to fulfill the individualized needs of its clientele.



Recently, Insignia Productions organized and produced a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds. Ranee’s past events have ranged from the traditional – a classic New York City wedding, held at the Plaza Hotel with entertainment by Kool & the Gang – to the trendsetting – including an Asian-fusion wedding at L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall (featured in Bridal Guide Magazine), a fragrance launch-themed thirteen-year-old birthday, and chilly ice-themed soirée, complete with ice bar and décor.



ABOUT INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS: Insignia Productions offers three levels of service to its clientele to fit individual needs— Full Service (includes vendor suggestions, contract negotiations, production timeline, and the coordination of logistics the day of the event. From start-to-finish, each and every detail of the affair is planned and executed by Insignia Productions); A La Carte (perfect for the client who has planned much of the event on his/her own, but requires assistance with remaining vendors and details of the occasion); Day of Assistance (timeline construction and logistic coordination— includes one meeting prior to the day of event, logistical coordination and one Insignia Productions team member on-site for the day of the event). For further information, please visit wwww.insigniaproductions.com.

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How to Plan the Perfect Party- Insignia Productions' Ranee Bartolacci-Meir Shows You How (PL-I)

Guestlists, themes, food, décor, music, venue— with so many countless details that go into planning an event, it’s no wonder that so many people seek outside help when planning their special occasions…which is where Insignia Productions steps in. With past recent events including a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds, Insignia Productions Owner, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir is the go-to event producer for the world’s most exclusive fêtes.


As a luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes – from professional meetings and conferences to weddings and birthday bashes – based in New York City, the Hamptons and Los Angeles. Ranee builds a personal relationship with every client and manages each event from beginning-to-end. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are is carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style.








How to Plan the Perfect Party—

Insignia Productions’ Ranee Bartolacci-Meir shows you how

From important decisions such as choosing the venue to the seemingly minute details, so much time, effort and organization is required for a memorable event, it is easy to lose track. Luckily, party-planning extraordinaire and Owner of Insignia Productions, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir shares her tips for planning the perfect party…



o PICK A THEME— Selecting a theme and the detailed customizing of your event from beginning-to-end will show off your personality while creating a one-of-a-kind event that your guests will be sure to remember. Remember: every detail counts— from the invitation, which will set the stage for your fête, to a truly memorable favor that will bring back memories of that special celebration for your guests.

o THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE— Every party should possess that Wow! Factor, which is an aspect of the event that surprises and delights your guests, to truly make it memorable. Whether the surprise is as grand as an unexpected entertainer (a big band or famous comedian, just to name a few), as personal as a slideshow of old family and friends photos, or as glamorous as the star-style treatment for your guests complete with red carpet and photographers. Something unpredicted and unforgettable will ensure that your wedding, benefit or birthday party will stand out from the rest!

o MAKE A LIST— Before any planning gets underway, decide on an overall budget for your event, followed by prioritizing the event elements; for instance, food, drink, entertainment, décor, lighting, in addition to all other details that are considered essential for your event. Every host has distinct priorities and the order of those priorities is different.

o SCHEDULE SUCCESS— Throughout your event, make sure to keep everything moving continuously and exclude abrupt changes or breaks. Your party should follow an organized timeline and flow, which allows for all aspects to happen on time, according to plan and in a “natural” order. Whether it is the food, the entertainment, the lighting, anything…everything must be in synch. Your guests should be oblivious to any changes in mood settings that go on around them and focused on enjoying themselves. A natural flow and a detailed timeline will ensure a flawlessly fun event.

o BE A GRACIOUS AND FUN HOST— The most important of all! Be sure to meet-and-greet your guests and thank them for coming. Let them know how happy you are that they attended and that they have made your night special. Toast them! And remember, it is important to not be a nervous wreck and have fun. If the host is overwhelmed, then the guests will notice and that’s no fun. Dance and have a great time and let the event flow. If you see guests slowing down, get them off their seats, talk to them, whatever it takes to have them enjoy the event.

ABOUT INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS: A luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes – from professional meetings and conferences to weddings and birthday bashes – based in New York City, the Hamptons and Los Angeles. Client specific, Insignia Productions works to fulfill the individualized needs of its clientele. Insignia Productions Owner, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir builds a personal relationship with every client, making certain that he/she is granted the necessary level of attention. With her team, Ranee manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, absolute focus is placed on even the smallest of details. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are is carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style. With an extensive background in New York City’s event-planning industry, Ranee established Insignia Productions in 2008, inspired by her passion for working one-on-one with clients, helping to celebrate milestones and create memories. Recently, Insignia Productions organized and produced a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds. For further information, please visit wwww.insigniaproductions.com.

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