Cocktails and Caviar

Cocktails and Caviar was selected by D Weddings to design two tables that will be featured in the up coming Spring 07 issue. Creative Director, Cory Morrison was asked to design two tables with a common theme. One that would transcend from a "bridal luncheon" into an elegant "evening reception" table.

Having completed a very successful colaboration with Neiman Marcus on the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes, Cory decided to team with the Fort Worth Bridal Registry's Gabrielle Ryan, to create two more stunning tables. "When I think of Spring, I think of Butterflies and breathtaking displays of color.", says Morrison.

Anna Weatherley's "Springtime in Budapest" was selected for the lunch table. "This pattern has a sophisticated whimiscal quality...", Morrison continues. From there, he was to select a color palette and choose the perfect linen combination. "I like to incorporate an unexpected accent color to add punch to the table." Turquoise was the accent color Morrison selected which can be found in the custom painted chivar chairs and the sugar paste butterflies on the wonderfully whimsical cake designed by Laurn of Fancy Cake by Lauren. Floral Director, Jaye Dargan, completes the sophisticated yet whimsical feeling of this table by selecting a collection of flowers that appear to be plucked from the garden just before the guests arrive.

For an elegant evening approach that kept to Morrison's butterly motif, he "brought the color palette a step higher with the fabric choices", selected from Mosaic and BBJ Linens. Cornsilk yellow bengaline fabric was topped off by a pale pink silk pintuck, then accented with a canary yellow crystal drop.



An impressive floral arrangement holds true to pink and yellow color palette. The addition of preserved Blue Morphia butterflies, direct from Austrailia, echo the Versace Butterfly china Morrison selected for this table. This formal design is for the bride "looking for something traditional yet a little daring... a little outside of the box." Morrison says.

Cory was given creative license to choose the setting in which the table would be photographed. Hotel Crescent Court was the perfect location for both the luncheon and the reception.

Cocktails and Caviar Creative Director, Cory Morrison and Floral Director, Jaye Dargan created an incredible table this year! "Outrageous Elegance" was the theme, inspired by Versace's "Hot Flowers" fine china, provided by Nieman Marcus Bridal Registry, Fort Worth. "The minute I laid eyes upon the Versace pattern, I knew we had to take the table to the next level... The colors, the zebra print, the flowers... It was begging to be brought to life", says Morrison.










Varga and Saint Louis crystal, also provided by Nieman Marcus, added complimented the exquisite china. Lime green raw silk topped with cobalt blue raw silk, accented by amber crystal drops. Custom finished light turquoise chivari chairs accented with custom zebra cushions. An hierloom silver candelabra adorned with a massive display of orange, yellow and hot pink flowers. All of which might seem over the top. But not for this Versace! It was simply perfect.




The final touch that put the table over the top were the stunning custom designed, two tiered mini cakes created by Fancy Cakes by Lauren, located 11111D North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas. The eight lucky ladies that were selected to dine at the table, were fortunate enough to walk away with one of the delicous works of art!


The turn out this year was much larger than last, and in turn more money was raised for all of the very deserving charities that benefit from this event each year. Congratulations to the Kappa Gals!

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Governor Rick Perry was the keynote speaker for this historic land dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Over 250 land owners, city, county and state officials were in attendance.




Cory Morrison and Cocktails and Caviar staff in colaboration with Event Studio's Rebecca Hackle, coordinator of the entire event, transformed the AES Buffalo Gap Building of Operations and Maintanence into a banquet fit for the Governor of Texas.

Reviews included...

"...Cory Morrison and his crew well exceeded our expectations and set a new standard for events for AES." ...Paul Hanrahan, President and CEO, AES Wind Generation

"The Buffalo Gap dedication ceremony not only met my expectations, it went way above and beyond what I had hoped to achieve!"...Evelyn Carpenter, AES Wind Generation

"Congratulations on a fantastic event! The Governor's office thougt it was a great event! Kudos!!" ...Allison Griffin, Griffin Strategies

After our participation in the 2005 Kappa Kapp Gamma Tablescapes event, Cocktails and Caviar Owner and Creative Director, Cory Morrison and Floral Director, Jaye Dargan have been asked to participate in this year's event.

To step it up a notch, Cocktails and Caviar is teaming up with Nieman Marcus' Bridal Registry of Fort Worth for this year's Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes event at the Dallas Country Club. Together we have decided to name this year's table, "Gorgeous"!

Come see how 60 local designers turn some boring old tables into stunning works of art. The centerpieces and decorations are scattered around the Dallas Country Club for ladies to peruse. Proceeds benefit area nonprofit organizations as well as the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Educational Programs.

Cory Morrison, Owner and Creative Director of Cocktails and Caviar has been selected by Ms. Rebecca Hackl, Owner and Lead Coordinator of Event Studios, Dallas to design, coordinate and produce the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the $180 Million Buffalo Gap Wind Project with the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the Buffalo Gap Wind Farm in Merkel Texas, just outside Abilene.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Haute Wedding Show at the prestigeous Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas, spnosored by The Adolphus Hotel and D Weddings. The show is Sunday, Septemeber 24, 2006 from 1PM -5PM.

The spectacular floral creations of Cocktails and Caviar floral director, Jaye Dargan, will be featured on six various tablescapes as well as bouquets for the bridal fashion models for the event. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Owner and Creative Director, Cory Morrison and register for a chance to win a wonderful prize.

Cory Morrison, Owner and Creative Director of Cocktails and Caviar, had the privilege and honor to design and coordinate Mr. and Mrs. Ross Perot's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on September 15, 2006 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas.



After "Cocktails and Caviar" on the porch, guests were seated for dinner and were treated to a surprise visit from the Dallas Symphony Chorus, under the direction of David R. Davidson, as the first course was being served. The mini concert ended with a snappy rendition of "Happy Anniversary" to Mr. and Mrs. Perot.


Family and Friends were treated to an evening of fine dining and dancing to the eloquent tunes of The Bob Hardwick Sound, a thirteen piece Orchestra from New York.






One of the highlights of the evening was the cutting of the cake, an exact replica of the couple's wedding cake, fifty years prior, of which Mr. Perot was quoted saying, as they departed from their original reception, "That was good cake!"





Special thanks goes to Mrs. Karl Rathjen and her three delightful sisters for this wonderful opportunity.

Cocktails and Caviar has been invited to participate in "I do, I do", a bridal show sponsored by D Weddings and Arlington Hall at Lee Park in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM.

D Magazine's "Best of Big D" 2006 event, benefiting the Texas Scottish Rites Children's Hospital was a huge success!








Founder, Publisher and Editor of D Magazine, Wick Allison takes a moment to congratulate and thank Cory Morrison, Owner and Creative Director of Cocktails and Caviar for another "incredible Job!".










This year's event, hosted by D Magazine's Executive Editor, Tim Rogers, brought out some 2200 guests to celebrate this year's "Best of Big D" winners!
















Guest were treated to complimentary cuisine from such restaurants as, "Americas", Desperado", "George Catering", "Greenz", Go Fish", La Duni", Palomino", Texas de Brazil", "Tuckers", "Velvet Hookah" and in the "Infiniti VIP Lounge", "Nana". Libations flowed from such sponsors as "X Rated" Vodka, "Heiniken", "Amstel Light" and "Bare Foot Winery".

Guest danced the night away to some amazing entertainment provided by Dave Von Blohn of Dallas based "Absolute Entertainment".





Groups included the incredible sounds of "The Wonders", the ultra groovy tunes of the Beatles cover band, "Hard Night's Day" and the ever popular and crowd pleasing sounds of "Top"! The party continued well into the wee hours of the night and a fabulous time was had by all!

Cory Morrison with Cocktails and Caviar has been selected to Design the "Taste of the Nation, Dallas", presented by American Express and Jenn-Air. Join us for tastings from Dallas' finest chefs as they come together in the fight against childhood hunger on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Park Place Motor Company, 6113 Lemmon Avenue. For tickets go to www.tasteofthenation.org. VIP Reception tickets $125 - Tickets $85 for main event. See the Ad in the July 2006 issue of Modern Luxury Dallas magazine, page 131.