Each year, the Triangle chapter of the Nationa Association for Catering and Events hosts an awards gala to celebrate the hard work of catering and event professionals from all over the state of NC

This year, the gala was over-the-top gorgeous as usual, with creative contributions by Some of the best in the business.  Theresa Jatcko brought together a stellar team to create an unforgettable experience for those in attendance.  Fresh Affairs transformed the ballroom with its floral design. Capitol Production Group made the space look, feel, and sound like a top-level production with their staging, theatrical lighting, and sound, and let's not forget that huge LED wall behind the stage. It was phenomenal!

All that, and our team had the privilege of creating photos of it all.

The most fun part for James was hanging out backstage on our portrait set where he photographed each winner with their crystal award.  

Check below for a complete list of event sponsors.

Venue/Bar/Catering: Raleigh Marriott Crabtree @raleighmarriottcrabtree

Lighting & Production/Emcee: Capital Productions @capitalproductiongroup

Rentals: Curated Events @curatedeventsraleigh

Specialty Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters @greenhousepickersisters

Florist: Fresh Affairs @freshaffairs 

Furniture Rentals: AFR Furniture Rental @afrfurniturerental

Marquee Letters: Alpha-Lit Raleigh/Durham @alphalitrdu

Casino Tables: Island Sound @island_sound

Saxophonist: Lance James @the_key_of_l @lancespracticeroom 

Jazz Band: Udeshi Hargett Entertainment @udeshihargett

Stationery, Signage & Graphic Design: Theresa Jatko Designs @tjatkodesigns

Photography: Walters & Walters Photography @waltersandwalters

Videography: Chaz Reid Films @chazreidfilms

Photobooth: Spark Photo Booth @sparkphotobooth

Truffle Favors: Paige Patisserie @paigepatisserie

Day of Assistance: Weddings Made to Order @weddings_made_to_order

Speakeasy Soiree Bourbon Tasting: The Black Bourbon Guy @theblackbourbonguy

Speakeasy Soiree Lighting & Production www.facebook.com/ONServicesAV

Speakeasy Soiree Food Demo: Donovan's Dish @donovansdish

Speakeasy Soiree Swag Bag Treat: Love Cakes @love_cakenc

Speakeasy Soiree Swag Bag Treat:Le Petit Amour Macarons @lepetitamour_desserts

Speakeasy Soiree Swag Cigars: Emily McCormick @mccormickcreation

Speakeasy Soiree Swag Bags: Theresa Jatko Designs @tjatkodesigns

After Party DJ: Bunn DJ-Randy @djrandyb01 @bunndjco

Gala Beauty: @weddedkiss

2024 Gala Committee:

Chair: Theresa Jatko @tjatkodesigns

Co-Chair: Katie Cox @sparkphotobooth

Committee Members: Tova Mosley @tova.yvents

Lezlie Williams @lezliewilliams

Sharron @mabrychic

Erin McCauley @chestnutandvineweddings

Emily McCormick @mccormickcreation

Alex @alexandra.nicole.casey @alexandra.nicole.events