Christmas Market Around the World with a Tennessee Twist
EVENT OVERVIEW
Diakonia Group reimagined their annual holiday party as a fully immersive, global celebration: A Christmas Market Around the World — with a Tennessee twist. Designed to surprise and delight, this one-night-only experience featured curated food, luxury gifting, and high-touch hospitality that left guests raving for months.
The EXperiencE
Upon arrival, guests were welcomed with French 75 cocktails and a warm, European market-inspired setting. Behind a draped curtain, the main venue was transformed into a series of international holiday destinations—each complete with authentic food, drinks, and design. The experience featured freshly made dumplings inspired by Asia, a British hotel-style prime rib carving station, a live chef crafting custom Italian pasta dishes, and an igloo offering Spanish wines paired with gourmet desserts. The guests certainly didn’t leave hungry.
Gifting Highlights
Guests explored a luxury market of personalized gifts from around the world with a Tennessee Twist.- Custom Hats from Rustler Hat Co.
- Permanent Jewelry from Judith Bright
- Fragrance Station with custom scent options with Secret Garden Botanica
- Premium Bottles of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Moet and Chandon Champagne
- Elegant gift bags by Harbor + Union completed the experience.
Client Vision & Outcome
The Diakonia team aimed to make employees and spouses feel genuinely celebrated, not just with gifts, but with meaning. The space was unrecognizable as their day-to-day office, completely transformed into something magical. Leadership speeches, surprise reveals, and thoughtful vendor touches brought the vision to life.
✔️ Unforgettable atmosphere
✔️ High praise from guests and leadership
✔️ Long-term buzz, with gifts still worn & talked about
SERVICES WE PROVIDED
Catering & Beverage Curation with Liaison Faire Catering Co.
Event Staffing & Logistics
Custom Gifting Management
On-Site Production & Styling
TESTIMONIAL
"Working with the Harbor + Union team was a dream. They completely transformed our space into something that felt personal, festive, and immersive—it didn’t feel like work at all. Camila took every idea we had and elevated it beyond our expectations. She always had the right vendor, the right solution, and a way to make it even better. Our guests are still talking about the experience months later, wearing their hats, bracelets, and remembering the magic. It truly set a new bar for what a holiday party can be."
Vicki Hendricks
Diakonia Group | VP, HR + Compliance
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