Each client brings the pictures, the stories they want to share, their vision and dreams. We then add the unique, detailed special touches and together we create stunning memories. An event should seduce the five senses - from the moment your guests enter the space. We have brought trees into tents and barns to create enchanted forests, draped and lanterned tents and venues to soften and add roma
ntic airy touches. We use only the highest quality flowers nature has to offer from local and worldwide growers. From the simplest bloom to the most exotic, our highly talented, imaginative staff will artfully combine the most beautiful flowers, herbs, vines, branches, feathers, jewelry and greenery to create dazzling floral to fit your personal style, setting, and season. Style, taste and elegance can be achieved at any price, providing you have the vision, knowledge and talent to make them come to fruition. Having this knowledge allows my clients to relax and feel confident, truly allowing them to become a guest at their own event. A Gala Affair Event philosophy is simple “Successful, beautiful, unforgettable events each and every time.”
Deborah Dempsey, Owner and Event Designer, has developed ideas and created props that are only available to her clients. When you hire A Gala Affair and her team of top event vendors you are hiring a team who will share your vision and can handle the overwhelming details. Bridal and Corporate Reviews:
Amanda Shiman:
outstanding, exquisite decor/design-reliable and very competitive pricing
I gladly give my highest recommendation to A Gala Affair. I had a fall wedding but still wanted a colorful wedding. They really pulled all of the deep, brilliant, vibrant, earthy colors of fall into the decor of my wedding. Not just with the flowers but with the creative decor used throughout my wedding. I wanted someone not just for floral design but for the design and decorating of my whole event. They truly paid fine detail to everything, which made my day (other than having to get myself to my wedding on time!) completely stress free. As a bride and groom financially planning a wedding we were sure to price around and A Gala Affair was very competitive in pricing. Connecticut College:
I am delighted to offer this recommendation for Deborah Dempsey. I met Deborah through my role as Director of Reunion at Connecticut College. She and I collaborated for months on ways to enhance the college’s reunion program, which is a celebratory weekend for over 1000 Connecticut College alumni. Deborah was a delight to work with and the results were incredible. She is creative, organized, positive, friendly, flexible and accommodating—priceless qualities for an event planner! The décor and floral arrangements were stunning, everyone who attended the events commented on how beautiful the tents and tables looked. She stands out as one of the most talented people I have had the opportunity to work with in my sixteen years at Connecticut College and it is my pleasure to recommend her highly to anyone planning an event. Sincerely,
Elizabeth Lynch Cheney
Lynda Rizzo-Stowe:
Deborah was the florist and event designer for my wedding this past October at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington. Deborah puts love and care into every detail of an event. Her ability to create a design specifically crafted to a venue, client and occasion is a very special gift. Deborah also makes a genuine effort to truly get to know her clients. She listened to all of my ideas and worked with me, my husband and my family to make them a reality. She approached my wedding as if it were her own. I will never forget how beautiful the vineyard looked on my wedding day. It was simply perfect. Another florist never could have achieved the level of artistry, sophistication and uniqueness of Deborah’s work. Deborah not only was my most trusted vendor, she also became a friend. I have encouraged family and friends who are planning an event to contact Deborah and to use her services. Please feel free to contact me at (203) 214-7813 or by email at [email protected]
Lynda Rizzo-Stowe
