2015 is coming to a close. Boy has the year gone by quickly. There are many "Top of the Year" blogs and articles around the New Year. So I decided to put one of these together for our over 50 events we have done in 2015. It's hard to choose just a few since I believe every single event we did we really enjoyed. The people we worked with this year were all amazing individuals. So I decided to just post a few pictures that got the most interactions on our Eclipse Effect Entertainment Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

1. Jonathan & Naomi's Wedding at the Sheraton Convention Center: The set up of this wedding surprised us because of how versatile the Sheraton Convention Center is with lighting. This room is probably one the most versatile of all venues in Kailua-Kona. There is just so much potential for elegance. Jonathan and Naomi were fantastic people to work with too.




2. Black and White Night After Party 2015 at the Palace Theater: The Palace Theater is one of the toughest venues to light up. That place is huge! There were many times while setting up lights at the top row of seats that we realize we left a cord that we needed at the floor level seats. With a tough set up the hard work always pays off. The Palace Theater is also one of our favorite places to work since the results always look grand. Plus just knowing that your are working in such a historical location is just the icing on the cake.




3. Johnny & Malia's Wedding at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott: This wedding was great. Malia and Johnny did many choreographed dances at their wedding. Choreographed dances make weddings so memorable and create so much excitement. It takes a little more work, but that works always pays off. I'm sure their guests won't forget the good times of this wedding.



4. Jacob & Chanel's Wedding at the Hilo Daijingu: This wedding definitely stood out for us because we had such a great time working with the bride's grandmother Pua. She was very well organized and just a sweet lady. This wedding also had a theme. It was an asian theme so we were able to customize this wedding more with lighting. On the stage is the bamboo gobos. It's always fun to create a new lighting design.



5. Greg & Crystalyn's Wedding at the Wainaku Executive Center: It was our first event of 2015 and it was a beach themed wedding. We did lighting in teal and blue on the building with a palm tree pattern in the grass. The Wainaku Executive Center has a first class look to the venue with a great view of Hilo Bay. Definitely one of the top wedding venues in Hilo.




Thanks to all the couples and people that we got a chance to work with in 2015. There were many good times. Thanks also to the hard working staff of June, Jake, Nikki, Kyle, Tony, Cole, and Sonny for all the great help and creative ideas. We're looking forward to more challenges and great times to come in 2016. Have a Happy New Year!

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- Blog written by Jase Takeya. jase@eclipseeffect.com

With Red & White night in Downtown Hilo happening tonight, I thought it would be a great time to look back at the Black & White night event we got to be a part of last month. Black & White Night is a night where Downtown Hilo transforms. Many of the shops are open till late, there is live entertainment everywhere, and families and friends can walk safety and enjoy what Downtown Hilo has to offer. It’s a bustling night filled with fun. So when we were contacted to be a part of this night we definitely said, “Yes!”

The event was a Masquerade After Party at the Palace Theater. A place built in 1925 that created a venue that was ahead of its time, which allowed people watch various plays and concerts. So it was exciting to be able to be able to work in this historic building. We were to provide the DJ and lighting for this event. We also knew that it would be a huge undertaking because of how huge the Palace Theater is.



For the lighting set up we did blue lighting on ceiling with a stars design to give the palace a night time feel. We also did red uplighting around the room. Dark colors like red are great colors to use to have the lighting stand out on Palace’s darker colored walls . Here’s a picture of the set up we did.



Here’s another picture during the event. This is when the Samba dancers performed an exhibition routine. Thanks to the Downtown Improvement Association for the picture.



Here’s a look at the back of the palace during the dancing part of the night.



The night started off with an orchestra playing classical music on stage. Then at 9:00 pm drinks and pupus were served in the lobby as the Palace turned into a classy after party with dancing. It was great working with the Downtown Improvement Association, The Palace Theater, The Wave 92.FM, and Pepe Romero of CJ Sounds on this event. Looking forward to teaming up with these companies to hold more great events in the future. You can keep up to date on the latest events happening in Downtown Hilo by visiting www.downtownhilo.com. Check out the history of the Palace Theater as well as upcoming events they will be having at www.hilopalace.com. Listen to The Wave 92 FM on Hawaii Island and check them out online at www.hawaiiswave.com.

- Blog written by Jase Takeya. jase@eclipseeffect.com

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