It was quite an exciting night at the Cox Business Center in Tulsa, the site of the Pre-Inaugural Redbud Ball.

The black tie event was headlined by GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners, MercyMe, and featured special performances by  the Tulsa Symphony and the Cherokee Youth Choir. 

Statewide officials, senators and representatives joined Oklahoma Republican Governor-elect Kevin Stitt and his wife Sarah Stitt before he was sworn into office. A special occasion as Tulsa is the hometown of Gov. Stitt and family. 

The event name and feel was inspired by Oklahoma’s state tree, the Redbud. The redbud is a small tree with heart-shaped leaves and gorgeous reddish-pink blooms that brighten up Oklahoma around early spring. Heading into the design, the green textured linens represented the green trees while the floral was inspired by the budding flowers of the Redbuds.

The Prefunction area featured a giant Redbud-inspired floral installation and a gradient lighting installation that led guests to the custom branded check in tables.

The stage setting was the highlight of the room, and featured oversized walls to feature the Governor-elect’s Inaugural Seal while the interactive video elements featured his messaging through graphics that transformed from the campaign to his motto throughout the inauguration process.

Guests even received the custom commemorative charges by Ronda Roush Studios as a gift for the evening. Eventures was thrilled to be part of the historic evening!

Photographer: Jerry Hymer Photography | Venue: Cox Business Center | Planner: Eventures Inc. | Florist: New Leaf Florist and The French Bouquet Tulsa | Rentals: Eventures Inc. & Party Pro Rents | Guest Seating: Chameleon Chair Collection | Lighting: Omni Lighting & Toucan Productions | A/V: CNS Productions | Entertainment: Mercy Me | Caterer: Savor Tulsa

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