Magnolia Event Design

Designing and producing Don Bellisario’s 90th birthday celebration was a dream come true. We brought his “Hollywood Legend” theme to life with a sophisticated palette of navy, gold, and cream, and a custom dance floor inspired by Don’s own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ✨

Guests were treated to an unforgettable evening—starting with a red carpet entrance and moving into a culinary experience by Schaffer that was as artful as it was delicious. From Dungeness crab puffs and lamb sliders to a four-course dinner of roasted filet mignon and sautéed branzino, every bite was perfection. Dessert? A citrus birthday cake, mini sweets, and servers passing out popcorn and Red Vines for a playful nod to the movies.

Bars served custom cocktails, including a tropical Magnum P.I.–inspired tiki bar with drinks like “Sunset Over Oahu” and “The Red Ferrari.”

A 26-piece orchestra filled the night with music from Don’s most iconic shows before shifting into dance classics, and Montecito’s own Natalie Noone-Pressly delivered a breathtaking performance of How Do I Live.

The night ended with a show-stopping four-tier cake from Lele Patisserie—wrapped in a film reel of Don’s life—while a slideshow and photo booth captured even more memories.

What an honor to celebrate such a remarkable life and legacy.

Vendor team-
Planning + design: @magnoliaed
Photography: @emilyloeppke
Videography: @iheartcreativefilms
Florals: @knotjustflowers
Catering: @schaffer_la
Entertainment: @design.sound + @westcoastmusicbevhills
Rentals: @brighteventrentals + @bellavistadesigns + @rentalavenue
Event branding: @littlepostagehouse
Cake: @lelepatisserie
Dance floor: @rcddancefloors
Photo booth: @luckyphotobooth
Transportation: @bluestarparking
Restrooms: @marborg_industries