First of all I want to say as a “party goer” I believe I speak for everybody, I had a blast at the Lingerie Ball. The atmosphere I wanted to create when I first dreamt up the idea for the ball I believe we perfected. It was a fun, classy, sexy, unique themed night. It was also by far one of, if not, the best nights for Portland nightlife.
The club was packed, the people came early, and there were plenty of girls in lingerie. I was amazed to see the turnout of “local girls” that did come wearing lingerie. Our core group of girls that Misty did a great job coordinating looked “beautiful and classy”, as commented to me by so many at the party. Misty please pass my many thanks along to all the girls. The club really looked great with the fabric and lights we draped over the columns, and the balloons we put up (not to mention the lingerie outfits we hung throughout the club).
There is so many I want to thank. First the sponsors, The Portland Phoenix combined with the radio station plugs was tremendous. Of all the people who attended that I asked, “How did they hear about the ball?” All had mentioned either through seeing the Phoenix ad and/or the radio spots on Q 97.9 and The Bone. It was these advertising sources that really brought the people in the club that night.
Both lingerie shops Nomia and Midnight Boutique were very accommodating to the girls in helping them look hot! Gina at Nomia tagged out all her radio ads during The Howard Stern Show promoting the ball. She was also on hand the night of the ball to display and sell some of her products.
Jimmy and Shane at Club Bourbon St., you not only have the classiest club in town, but the best staff as well. All the bouncers and bartenders were friendly, funny, and accommodating to all that attended. I was impressed by the professionalism of the staff, and both of you have a lot to be proud of. The lady bartenders also looked great in there lingerie. Please pass the thanks along to your whole staff for me.
Thanks to Thomas Hopkins for taking some really great photos of the party (which I’ll post on AmoreMag.com later this week). He also allowed us to raffle off a free four-hour portfolio to one lucky lady.
Also, thanks to my sister Karen for designing the print ad, posters, and flyers that we covered the town with. The two long nights and hours her and I spent putting it all together really paid off. She is one of the best graphic designers.
The Day’s Jewelers diamond giveaway was also a big hit. Girls were asking me all night if I was one of the Mr. Diamond guys. Which I wasn’t complaining! (Usually I’m the one having to approach girls at a club! lol) The girls really got into the contest.
This party we all threw for the first time in Maine together was one that most would like to be able to build up to, not be able to put on the first time around. The team that was assembled, from the advertisers, lingerie sponsors, the club, and the talented people that put the whole thing together is the best in Maine. No question in my mind. We most certainly have created an annual event for Portland and Bourbon St. If we all work together again I believe we can continue to create unique nightlife events with as great success as we had with the Lingerie Ball. My only doubt is how will we top next year’s ball after this one?
At Amore we want to continue to define the “modern couple”. Its sexy & sophisticated events like this that take us there. We hope you all share in our continued success. I'm a dreamer. I hope you are to. If we all work together all our dreams can come true.
Cheers!
Laurent Gilbert
AmoreMag.com
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