What We’ve Done
BEE Events are proud to work with a variety of clients, helping them bring their vision to life. From quirky to quaint, simple to spectacular, elegant to extravagant, we’ve done it all. Here are just some of the BEEspoke events that we’ve loved working on:
“Transcending our apparent limits is what makes us unique” - Stephen Hawking
Case Studies
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Awards Ceremony / Royal Armouries / Leeds
Awards Ceremony / National Railway Museum / in York
Family Fun Day / Wetherby Racecourse / in Wetherby
Senior Management Conference / in Barcelona
Wedding / The Normans / in York
Peaky Blinders Birthday Party / De Grey Rooms/ in York
BEE delighted
We love it when we leave our clients buzzing, and we couldn’t BEE happier to share their fantastic feedback.
“BEE events are extraordinary! They created a spectacular on budget event with a level of quality that far exceeded my expectations”
Shirley Woolham, CEO
“This was such a fantastic event and planned to perfection. From the 1920’s theming which suited the unique venue through to the amazing entertainment - it felt like we had been transported back into the roaring twenties!”
Amanda Newton, Project Manager
“After 10 years service this was the best event I have ever attended! It was incredible down to the last detail and was thoroughly planned and executed to the highest standard”
Lorraine Waudby, Finance Team Leader
“The personable, efficient and creative approach and attention to detail completely surpassed our expectations and we can’t speak highly enough of BEE Events who created a wedding day beyond our wildest dreams!”
Mr & Mrs Allen
BEE inspired
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.”
- Gloria Steinem
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“People don’t always remember what you say or even what you do, but they always remember how you make them feel”
- Maya Angelou
Read more about our Case Studies below...
The Challenge - BEE Events were selected to provide a complete event management solution, working alongside the client’s in-house team. The aim was to create a special environment for their employees by arranging a black-tie dinner dance incorporating an awards ceremony to celebrate excellence and success throughout the year.
Our Solution - The Royal Armouries in Leeds was selected as the venue. It was decided that a medieval winter wonderland theme, incorporating the purple from the client’s corporate branding, tied in nicely with the season and the venue.
Our team took care of everything; creative design, sourcing the perfect venue, project management, theming, lighting, entertainment, pre-event activities for the finalists, drinks reception and the main event. We also managed all the health and safety.
The finalists arrived one hour before the rest of the guests; Knights in Shining Armour greeted them on the red carpet. They were treated to an exclusive VIP drinks reception with the Executive Team in the Hall of Steel while being entertained by a juggling jester and a special private presentation.
The main guests were provided with their bespoke drinks’ wristbands and shown to the War Gallery where the main drinks reception was taking place. Entertainment was provided by strolling minstrels and their traditional medieval instruments. After the fanfare sounded for dinner, the guests started a procession as they followed the minstrels downstairs to the main room.
Guests entered a winter wonderland where a medieval re-enactment took place on the dance floor before the sumptuous three-course dinner. The snowball table centres complimented the rest of the decor and provided height throughout the room. With the help of the venue, we even created four bespoke cocktails, coloured and named after the client’s values.
A bespoke stage was created to host the awards, providing maximum visibility for the large crowd and we worked with our specialist production team to produce a themed finalists’ video. The awards were followed by entertainment from a DJ and 6 piece live band which kept everyone dancing until the early hours.
The whole event was also being professionally photographed to provide them with footage to share in-house forming part of their employee engagement and employer proposition plans. Photo opportunities were also provided in each corner of the room with a themed Photo Booth and Wooden Medieval Stocks.
The Results - BEE Events delivered an on-budget event that wowed guests and exceeded the client’s expectations.
The Challenge - BEE Events were selected to provide a complete event management solution, working alongside the client’s in-house team. The aim was to create a special environment for their employees by arranging a black-tie dinner dance incorporating an awards ceremony to celebrate excellence and success throughout the year.
Our Solution - The Principal Hotel in York was selected as the venue for the finalists’ pre-event, and The National Railway Museum Great Hall located across the road was selected for the main event.
A Great Gatsby theme was selected to complement the venue and the colours black and gold were chosen to run throughout the whole event to create the 1920’s look and feel.
We worked closely with the venue to ensure every last detail was taken care of, from the feather and pearl centrepieces through to managing all the health and safety.
The finalists arrived one hour before the rest of the guests and were treated to an exclusive VIP drinks reception with the Executive Team while being entertained by a Charleston Dancer and a special private presentation.
The main guests were provided with their bespoke drinks’ wristbands as they arrived on the red carpet and shown to the Great Hall where the main drinks reception was taking place. A 1920’s themed band provided entertainment. After the call for dinner, the guests were shown to their table to dine amongst the trains.
Guests were taken back to the 1920s by an amazing showgirl who provided hula hoop, feather fan and themed dance routines during dinner.
A bespoke stage was created to host the awards, providing maximum visibility for the large crowd and we worked with our specialist production team to produce a themed finalists’ video.
The awards were followed by entertainment from a DJ and 8 piece live band which kept everyone dancing until the early hours.
The whole event was also being professionally photographed to provide them with footage to share in-house forming part of their employee engagement and employer proposition plans. Photo opportunities were also provided with a themed Photo Booth.
Results - BEE Events delivered an on-budget event that wowed guests and exceeded the client’s expectations.
The Challenge - BEE Events were selected to work alongside the client’s in-house team to create a spectacular event for their employees, family and friends. We were given the task of arranging a Family Fun Day for 2,000 people incorporating a range of fun activities that would appeal to all ages.
Our Solution - Wetherby Racecourse was selected as the venue with a wide range of activities made available to appeal to all ages, including a wet weather contingency.
BEE Events ensured that the client’s brand flowed throughout the whole event. We worked closely with the venue and our client to ensure that every last detail was taken care of including security, car parking and health and safety.
Wristbands with food and drink vouchers were provided upon arrival with entertainment provided by giant Minions.
A wide range of festival style catering vans were on offer including gourmet burgers, pizzas, fish and chips, doughnuts and candy floss. Popular fairground rides such as the waltzers surrounded the Big Wheel together with giant inflatables, pony and land train rides and crazy golf.
Picnic areas and giant lawn games were also on offer along with a teen fun zone and adult only zone including clay pigeon shooting and archery competitions. Beauty treatments, massages and hair styling were a popular choice and available indoors along with a Photo Booth and themed props.
A bespoke snapchat filter was created especially for the event which heightened the excitement and enabled everyone to share the event on social media as it unfolded. A competition was also launched for the best photo from the day.
The Results - The client received excellent feedback from employees who felt truly appreciated and grateful for their free family day out.
Guests took to social media which had a direct impact on recruitment with candidates mentioning the event at interview.
The client reported a buzz in the office for many weeks following the event and attributed increased attendance at their subsequent Awards Ball to the success of this event.
The Challenge - BEE Events were selected to create a unique annual conference for the client’s senior management team. The event was spread across three days in a central city location in Europe and was to incorporate a range of fun activities together with a structured conference. The event was designed to engage the management team to deliver the strategic execution plan.
Our Solution - Barcelona was selected as the city and Casa Fusta as the Hotel with its opulent feel, spectacular roof terrace and perfect location.
BEE Events worked closely with the venue and our client to ensure that every detail was taken care of. We also managed all travel, health and safety, and excursions.
All guests were welcomed to the conference with a personalised postcard and gift from the CEO placed in each of their bedrooms on arrival.
Over the three-day event, the senior management team were treated to a drink’s reception on the rooftop terrace of their hotel, private exclusive dinner in the hills, guided tour in an open top VIP bus taking in the sights including La Sagrada Familia, tour of Camp Nou Stadium and a Pacha Ibiza party at CDLC Lounge.
The Results - The Senior Management Team were made to feel valued, and left the conference feeling highly engaged with the company and strategy.
The Challenge - BEE Events were selected to create a BEEspoke dream wedding in the York area from the ceremony and venue booking right through to the creative design, theming and entertainment.
Our Solution - A rural chic lavender themed barn at The Normans in Bilbrough was selected as the venue due to its proximity to the bride and grooms’ home.
BEE Events worked closely with the bride, groom and their family to ensure that every last detail was taken care of. Various handmade and personal touches were suggested and weaved into the day.
These included a photo wall of fame, funky sharing platters and street food, rustic plant pot table plan, wooden pallet order of the day, chalkboard and wooden signs, wicker baskets filled with flip flops by the dancefloor, white, green and lavender fresh, dried and homegrown floral arrangements, customised sweet and drinks station, kids pottery class, games area, digital caricaturist, Photo Booth, DJ, acoustic duo and full band.
We also took care of the beauty treatments before the big day, personal chauffeurs and even arranged for their Hungarian Vizsla puppy to be included in the wedding photographs.
The Results - The happy couple were delighted. We managed to exceed their expectations in creating their dream wedding day by suggesting and implementing unique ideas that were beyond their imagination and wowed their guests.
We removed their stress which allowed them to focus on enjoying the planning process and the day itself.
The Challenge - BEE Events were selected by a private client to provide a complete event management solution, working in conjunction with the venue. The aim was to create a prohibition Peaky Blinders themed den for 150 people incorporating entertainment, activities, speeches and cake presentation for a private 18th birthday celebration.
Our Solution - The De Grey Rooms in York was selected as the venue. It was decided that a Peaky Blinders theme, incorporating feathers and pearls, tied in nicely with the Art Deco style venue.
Our team took care of everything; creative design, sourcing the perfect venue, project management, theming, props and decor styling, set up and de-rig, lighting, entertainment and activities, photography, gambling wristbands, drinks reception, food and the main event. We also managed all the health and safety aspects.
Guests were greeted by two Peaky Blinders themed actors who heckled revellers as they arrived. The event staff manned the welcome desk and issued guests with gambling wrist bands and fun Peaky Blinders face masks and offered guests use of the cloakroom.
After heading upstairs and stepping through the Hollywood red curtain entrance, guests gasped as the Garrison Tavern and Gambling Den was revealed with a full room themed decor transformation. They were treated to a drinks reception while being entertained by a 1920s Showgirl who wowed guests with her feather fan and hula hoop routines.
Further entertainment and activities were provided by a themed strolling magician, 6 piece live band, virtual horse racing and roulette table, together with themed croupiers.
The dance floor had a large 5ft light up letter backdrop which were the birthday girls initials and seating was period Chesterfield sofas, barrel poseur tables, oversized martini glasses filled with fairy lights, pearls and feathers, art deco lamps, lanterns and LED candles and vintage signage throughout. Uplighters were set to red to set the mood and the DJ had the crowd dancing until the early hours.
The whole event was also being professionally photographed to provide them with memories to cherish forever and photo opportunities were also provided downstairs with a Vintage style Photo Booth complete with themed props.
The Results -BEE Events delivered an on-budget event that wowed guests and exceeded the client’s expectations and our client has since re-booked our services to arrange their son’s 21st birthday party within their private grounds.
