Fishtales Magazine: A Sailfish Point Publication - Magazine - Page 22
Where Imagination Becomes
Experience: Sailfish Point Events
Wr i t t e n b y Marsha Cummings, Catering Manager
Having traveled to more than 70 countries, I use my personal experience in many ways when creating awe
inspiring events at Sailfish Point. I want our Members to see, feel, breathe, hear and taste the world!
Springtime in Paris was filled with blossoming trees, hanging umbrellas, Eiffel Tower table ornaments
and smells of incredible bread and croissants from our pastry kitchen. The Exotic Far East showed off Thai
Buddha statues, Chinese paper lanterns, and showcased delicate sushi and sashimi from Japan. Even our
Aladdin themed gala had Moroccan tapestries draped across the ceiling, a magic carpet photo opportunity
from the banks of the River Jordan and a real 7ft Egyptian camel greeted our Members at the entrance. This
past November the Ocean Room chandeliers were draped in greenery, trees with swaying lanterns were
perched on every table and the ceiling twinkled with white lights. A fairy danced amongst our Members as
they escaped reality and entered thru a moss-covered gate into an Enchanted Forest. The entire scene was
designed to be similar to the Dark Hedges of Northern Ireland.
Creating remarkable events has been my passion for 40 years. Many of my event ideas, before joining SFP,
