Illusions of Grandeur

Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur's strength and first love is creating 'Unique Design for the Ultimate Occasion

We possess the expertise and imagination to produce spectacular events on any scale. On any project, we work in partnership with you to create remarkable environments that contribute to the fulfillment of your intended results. Whether you are a bride looking to create an unforgettable celebration of your love, or a meeting planner tasked with creating a spectacular corporate event, our design team captures the essence of what you envision and brings it to life!

Illusions of Grandeur 40th Anniversary Celebration would not have been the same without the incredible talent that helpe...
06/13/2025

Illusions of Grandeur 40th Anniversary Celebration would not have been the same without the incredible talent that helped to elevate the experience!

Our special thanks to John Kelly of Kelly Productions who provided great entertainment includ​ing a local DJ, live duo and trio bands, stilt walkers with various costume changes throughout the evening, an amazing drummer group, a fantastic magician, an incredible tarot reader and a fun dream analyzer.

Shout out to Wild Plum Cafe and her team for creating amazing bites, House of 8 Media for his videography skills and Carmen and her talented staff at Heartbank Deposits for her roaming still photography and photo booths.

Illusions of Grandeur celebrated forty years in business at the Monterey Fairgrounds and Event Center on May 8. After en...
06/05/2025

Illusions of Grandeur celebrated forty years in business at the Monterey Fairgrounds and Event Center on May 8. After enjoying a trip down memory lane in the Monterey Room to pay homage to the history of Illusions, circus performers (on stilts!) led attendees to the Salinas Room to remind us that is "Life is but a dream"...an illuminated room complete with a dessert carousel, interactive booths with tarot readers and a dream analyst. Guests were also entertained by a strolling "mentalist". Decor featured circus drum tables, illuminated cocktail tables, and a special interactive candy wall.

Announcement of new ownership and Monterey Room Photos post:Illusions of Grandeur celebrated forty years in business at ...
05/22/2025

Announcement of new ownership and Monterey Room Photos post:
Illusions of Grandeur celebrated forty years in business at the Monterey Fairgrounds and Event Center on May 8. It's almost impossible to think that our very first event took place on May 17, 1985 at The Beach and Tennis Club at Pebble Beach. The decor environment was" looking back and moving forward" which centered around the history of the company. Of course, being Illusions, we hosted a celebration of life for the event industry. Notably, our founder, Kristin Markus, announced her retirement while passing on the baton (naturally a "circus baton") to Alison Baguio, who will take over the ownership of the company.

Starting in the Monterey Room, Illusions hosted a fun happy hour providing our guests with the opportunity to mingle while learning more about our four decades in business. Featuring photos and stories from the past, each ten year period highlighted the parties most often requested during that era. And, in homage to our connection with the Hispanic community, the center of the room featured a Fiesta with bars pouring nitro Margaritas as well as champagne, beer and wine.

We wanted to share a little glimpse of what happened behind the scenes as we prepared for our 40th anniversary party πŸŽ‰ .
05/19/2025

We wanted to share a little glimpse of what happened behind the scenes as we prepared for our 40th anniversary party πŸŽ‰ .

We wanted to share a little glimpse of what happened behind the scenes as we prepared for our 40th anniversary party.

It takes a village to make an event come to life.  We are extremely grateful to OUR village for helping the vision for o...
05/15/2025

It takes a village to make an event come to life. We are extremely grateful to OUR village for helping the vision for our 40th Anniversary Celebration come to fruition right before our eyes! Thank you for your passion, hard work and collaboration the vendors shared with us!

We look forward to sharing more soon...stay tuned!

Earth-tone flowers offer an understated elegance that can be truly captivating. Brown Toffee Roses paired with rustic br...
04/24/2025

Earth-tone flowers offer an understated elegance that can be truly captivating. Brown Toffee Roses paired with rustic bronze Cymbidium Orchids create a beautiful, earthy palette that is both sophisticated and naturally appealing.

Illusions of Grandeur designed this event around our Cannery Row collection, drawing inspiration from Monterey's rich hi...
04/17/2025

Illusions of Grandeur designed this event around our Cannery Row collection, drawing inspiration from Monterey's rich history.

The Dolphin Room and Upper Plaza at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offered the perfect setting for this event. Glowing "sardine can" label designed dining and cocktail tables, complemented by a large wood wall, featured a Cannery Row sign, and playful floral centerpieces detailed with sardine shaped cans.

The Historic Large Barn and the Patio Barn at  Mission Ranch in Carmel offers the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. F...
04/10/2025

The Historic Large Barn and the Patio Barn at Mission Ranch in Carmel offers the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. For this corporate golf event we were proud to have surrounded the space in lush sienna colored velvet drape filled in with natural pub tables topped with golf basket light pendants and golf club tripod floral arrangements. Oversized picture frames adorned with specialized golf images and glowing grand Tiffany inspired chandeliers completed the look.

The transformation of a ballroom is always interesting to capture.For this event in the Cypress Room at the Monterey Pla...
04/03/2025

The transformation of a ballroom is always interesting to capture.

For this event in the Cypress Room at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, the decor elements included red velvet drapes, black velvet love seats, oversized black urns with palm leaves, cymbidium centerpieces and illuminated gold glitter bars.

Meeting breakout areas should include:​- a cool look βœ…  - fun tables βœ… - beautiful floral arrangements βœ… - comfy furnitu...
03/26/2025

Meeting breakout areas should include:

​- a cool look βœ…

- fun tables βœ…

- beautiful floral arrangements βœ…

- comfy furniture groupings βœ…

Thank you Portola Hotel & Spa

for having the perfect breakout area βœ…

We brought a touch of coastal flair to this event at the Monterey Plaza & Spa with vintage tables, beautiful linens, flo...
03/19/2025

We brought a touch of coastal flair to this event at the Monterey Plaza & Spa with vintage tables, beautiful linens, florals designed in big clam shells, and fun chalkboard menus.

The team at Illusions of Grandeur was excited to pay homage to the rainy season which often seems to fall during January...
02/27/2025

The team at Illusions of Grandeur was excited to pay homage to the rainy season which often seems to fall during January and February events....which explains the bright blue umbrellas hanging from the ceiling! The Beach & Tennis Club at Pebble Beach was the perfect setting for a clambake event including our new collection of teak tables. "Through the Years" customized golf photos along with a few memorable stories brought the fun to the evening.

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479 Elder Avenue
Sand City, CA
93955

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18318995488

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