Regular Rates end Friday night, February 6th!
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Venue
The United Theater on Broadway
929 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Event Details
Monday, March 2, 2026
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Step into the spotlight and let the magic of Hollywood’s golden age welcome you to Los Angeles. Golden will be an unforgettable reception that sets the stage for Catersource + The Special Event, bringing together the brilliance of event professionals from around the globe. Held at the iconic United Theater on Broadway, this glamorous soirée blends the timeless allure of 1920s Hollywood with a modern, electrifying twist.
As the first reception of the week, Golden is your moment to shine. Picture yourself walking into a world of vintage opulence, where Art Deco elegance meets cutting-edge innovation. The theater’s historic charm will be illuminated with dazzling lights, live entertainment, and immersive experiences designed to inspire and ignite your creativity. Connect with fellow visionaries in the industry—all while basking in the glow of a city that thrives on dreams and reinvention.
This will be more than a reception; it’s a celebration of artistry, collaboration, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. Join us as we toast to the start of an extraordinary week, where the past and future of events converge in spectacular fashion. Welcome to Golden—where the night begins, and the magic never ends.
Event Type: Networking Reception with small bites and select wine, beer and signature drinks.
Suggested Attire: Gold metallics with an Old Hollywood flair. Think glamorous gowns, tailored suits, vintage-inspired accessories, and timeless elegance.
Transportation: Transportation is not provided for this event.
Tickets: Required for entry. Included with All Access, Premium Pass, or purchase separately.
Price: $120
Showcasing Chairs
Shawna Yamamoto, ENSO Creative Team
CEO, Creative Designer, and Founder
Shawna Austin-Yamamoto is a creative leader and event design professional with over 15 years of industry experience crafting thoughtful, immersive experiences. Known for her collaborative and team-first approach, Shawna balances creativity with efficiency, bringing ideas, people, and processes together to deliver elevated results for her clients.
She leads a multidisciplinary team of 65 talented professionals, including fabricators, set designers, floral designers, graphic designers, and production managers. Shawna thrives on clear communication, shared ownership, and responsiveness, believing that the strongest designs and smoothest executions come from teams that are aligned and informed.
With a hands-on leadership style and a deep respect for every role in the creative process, Shawna is passionate about fostering collaboration, inspiring accountability, and creating environments where both teams and clients feel supported, heard, and excited by the work being produced.
Annie Lee, PLANNIE
CEO & Founder
Annie Lee is the principal planner of Daughter of Design, author of Learn to Speak Wedding: Flashcards for Beginners, and founder of PLANNIE which is a global network of event planners and day-of producers that can be hired on an hourly basis. Annie Lee has been recognized in The 100 Most Influential Wedding Professionals index and named a top planner by The Knot, Harper’s Bazaar, Martha Stewart, Brides, and PartySlate.
With 20 years of experience in the event industry, Annie is a passionate entrepreneur and problem-solver, driven to not only grow her businesses but also to transform the event industry. A champion of education and innovation, she strives to improve the industry’s landscape through creative business practices and empowering the community by forming companies like PLANNIE which are disrupting traditional ways to access planning support and earn revenue.
Annie, aka Annie Plannie, has earned the title of "The Wedding Doctor" by Refinery29, "The Party Planner" by New York Magazine, and has been recognized as a celebrity entertaining expert by People Magazine. She was also named “Woman in Action – Entertaining Expert” by Shape Magazine and featured in Modern Luxury Miami’s “Women of Style.” Her expertise has been highlighted in Vogue and on The Today Show.
According to her social media algorithms, Annie is a lover of K-dramas, history, life hacks, cats, home renovations, human rights, and eating food.
Annie is originally from Los Angeles and has since lived in New York City, Miami, and San Francisco.
