https://annieearlysmith.com 2026-01-19 daily 1.0 https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/slideshow01-375a1823.jpg Untitled https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/1442b170.jpg Dressed as Miss Frizzle from the Magic School Bus https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/f2c83198.jpg Creepy eyes and fog decorations coming from the woods https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/0dcbad28.jpg Hundreds of orange LED lights hung to light up the bridge https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/af779553.jpg Gordon, a volunteer operated talking pumpkin, shown interacting with attendees https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/56a7be3f.jpg Hanging the custom-made entry sign https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/e95063d6.jpg Lollipops, cotton candy, and candy corn that we created https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/c1ed026e.jpg Decorations from the event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/657f0099.jpg A trick-or-treat station being managed by a volunteer https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/1bd89802.jpg Guest in costume riding Boo at the Zoo Carousel https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/da5e9a53.jpg A branded photobooth https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery02/2d663fb7.jpg A DJ tent with light-up dance floor and nightly costume parades https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/5b268ea5.jpg Handing out prize bags at EggstravaganZoo https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/5fac478b.jpg Zoo Run Run 5K finish line https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/f328e648.jpg Guest at Zoo Run Run https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/54712109.jpg Summer Splash bubble zone https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/dbedc5b0.jpg Zzzoofari Campout set up https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/d25b581d.jpg Annual police toy drive https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery06/83330af1.jpg Santa meet and greet space as part of the Christmas Chinese Lantern Festival https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/bbbcb005.jpg The winner of the costume contest https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/d349e4b8.jpg Harry Potter themed event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/540ee2be.jpg Hanging candles for Harry Potter themed event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/88a78aee.jpg Grown Up Night guest enjoying the parachute activity https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/84e865e6.jpg Grown Up Night guests having slinky races down the stairs https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/f7e6f0bf.jpg Grown Up Night guests doing the end of night parade https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery03/3bcb5de9.jpg Decorated elevator for Harry Potter themed event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/2e6b50b5.jpg VIP area that included full-pour drinks, appetizers, animal encounters, and line dancing https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/775d11f6.jpg Food truck vendors at Red, White, and Zoo https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/ffa59b38.jpg One of over 50 stations giving out alcohol samples at Brew at the Zoo https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/1d4a1cf2.jpg Guests enjoying the event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/8aff31ab.jpg Main event field for Red, White, and Zoo https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/43c3f672.jpg Another area featuring some of the 50+ stations for Brew at the Zoo https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/98eaa14d.jpg Red, White, and Zoo stations with sponsor tabling https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/a9df985e.jpg Booze at the Zoo, an adult-only halloween event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/40eb75f0.jpg Booze at the Zoo guest with hired entertainment https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery05/22a4e4de.jpg Branded recyclable cup for Brew at the Zoo https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/23714d2b.jpg The 90's inspired entrance https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/574cc54f.jpg One of the custom-made bars, representing Blockbuster from the 90's https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/df06e75f.jpg A NES controller bar with a 90's Mario-esq background https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/3436ac13.jpg Gift card pull inspired by the classic Price is Right game, Punch-A-Bunch https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/c2da33f2.jpg A 3D printing company sponsored the giveaways and created custom key rings and pendants https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/2cb2a508.jpg 80's inspired boom box back bar with custom-branded glow bar https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/d0fc2665.jpg A Lite-Brite inspired interactive decoration and Rubik's cube chairs for fun photo ops https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/183c8fa3.jpg Complimentary retro arcade games for guests to play https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/29314b86.jpg A photobooth with a printer so guests could take home branded pictures from the event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/9e3312a4.jpg Branded photobooth overlay https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/9a47138f.jpg Guests dressed for the theme https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/fd1f5b4f.jpg The event chairs dressed up as Top Gun characters to open the program https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/e8faab9b.jpg Fiberoptic wands were used for the live auction and fund-a-need https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/71a3e5ec.jpg Live band at after-party https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/536b71a1.jpg In conjunction with our graphic designer, a logo and trifold invitation was created https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/32714573.jpg Final event layout https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery07/ffaa4761.jpg 70's disco inspired ballroom https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/22d84f30.jpg Featured patient family at the entryway of the event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/b0d76f3a.jpg Custom-made treasure map to represent the island and a pirate character actor to take photos with guests https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/f73e2fbd.jpg Crew Wanted posters with the patient’s favorites list https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/2d8e2a2d.jpg Custom-built pirate ship bar that welcome guests when they arrived https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/02737ab4.jpg Custom-built rum barrel bar https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/a3910724.jpg Custom-made temporary tattoos https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/273e1062.jpg Band stage decorated to look like a ship dock https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/3627189c.jpg Pirate Ring Toss, the gift card game https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery10/fc5fa87d.jpg Branded supplemental decor https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/966c4f13.jpg Jungle basecamp room https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/2965646d.jpg A local parrot rescue brought in ambassador birds for pictures with the guests https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/159757bd.jpg Jungle basecamp bar https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/927969cb.jpg A character actor dressed as Indiana jones made a big show of opening the “hidden” door for the call to dinner https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/a4d96549.jpg Goblets to represent the Holy Grail and tropical flowers https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/3231d28c.jpg Branded photobooth overlay https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery11/4e9d5745.jpg Guests dressed in a safari theme https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/ff1992cd.jpg The venue chef and I curated a menu to include a tropical salad and dessert. Even the appetizers were themed. I created two signature drinks for each room that came with a sword or animal garnish https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/e915f942.jpg Table preset with salad and dessert https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/d3d8a122.jpg Ballroom stage with gold statues https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/ad5fe7f8.jpg Three alternating centerpieces in the ballroom https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/adf2974c.jpg Printed programs were accompanied by feather pens and light up torches for the auction and fund-a-need https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/e2eb14f8.jpg Guests holding light up torches https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery08/e1095a6d.jpg Ballroom with gold sequins and satin drape that paired with alternating emerald and gold linens https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery09/c17b2fb6.jpg One-pager event brief https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery09/ea8c6c45.jpg Final event layout https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery09/60f56a5c.jpg Outfit inspiration tab on the website for dress code examples https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery09/1de8ce76.jpg In conjunction with our graphic designer, a logo and trifold invitation was created https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery12/8de70e7e.jpg Posing with a "photo frame" I created for social media https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery12/da341fb7.jpg My dog representing the company at a community event https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery04/80496988.jpg Bowls that were custom-made and donated throughout the year to be used as a fundraiser https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery04/5dc62851.jpg Event flyer for Empty Bowls https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery04/8b1aae71.jpg Empty Bowls fundraising event hosted at the Clay Center St. Petersburg https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery04/fbabaef9.jpg Bowls that were donated to sell at the fundraiser https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery04/6723f84c.jpg Pizza Palooza fundraising event flyer https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery04/fdb4eb78.jpg Pizza Palooza volunteer staff https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/89e512d9.jpg The oversized storybook that all guests entered through https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/1c10919f.jpg The wishing well gift card game. There was a magnet on the bottom of the bucket that would be lowered down into envelopes of gift cards that had magnets to be lifted up. https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/8de3de2e.jpg Custom-made backlit tree bar to represent the tree of life that is a common element in stories. https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/118d5f3a.jpg Custom-built topiary bar with oversized mushrooms and a hanging flower lantern https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/bb11ef98.jpg One of the photo opportunities for guests https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/5ba834f6.jpg The themed stage for the band at the after-party, including the custom named banner for our sponsor https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/c2e9b26f.jpg One of the custom naming opportunities for sponsors https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/adf3ffa4.jpg The champagne wall featured mirrors etched with sponsor names and logos. I purchased themed costumes for all bartenders https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery13/aa5ee54e.jpg The band playing at the after-party https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/f45d3d14.jpg The fairy garden room https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/dd8dfec9.jpg The bloom bar with 2,000 live flowers that guests used to create their own bouquets https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/23586fab.jpg Our photo booth that printed off photos for guests as well as sent them digitally https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/2d240b13.jpg The featured patient, Clementine https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/43b22a52.jpg One of the themed lounge areas https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/4b6adb70.jpg The menu was displayed on a large mirror with oversized flowers around it https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/ca585595.jpg The outside of the castle wall that led into the ballroom https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery14/7b5440cd.jpg The book bar I designed that had mission-related titles on the spines https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/c39b506c.jpg One of the centerpieces with a back-lit stained glass window behind https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/d0c7d223.jpg A book inspired centerpiece https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/b34eb1cc.jpg The ballroom https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/ef586edc.jpg Another book-inspired centerpiece and themed dessert https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/f7bdfeff.jpg Guests holding light-up wands that were used in place of bidding paddles https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/3f7fbd16.jpg The fireworks after-party show to celebrate exceeding our goal https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/31ed8001.jpg The ballroom stage castle https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery15/1c2250b8.jpg Our event chairs and sponsors with guests https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/bde82bfd.jpg Seminole firefighters at their annual "Fill the Fireboat" toy drive that resulted in a box truck load of toys https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/8ff62148.jpg Staff preparing to hand out Christmas gifts from the adopt-a-family drive that I coordinated https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/5d92735f.jpg A local organization donated 20 bikes for the children staying in the family shelter https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/6742f346.jpg Employees from Humana volunteering to refurbish the family shelter playground https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/a1744633.jpg A local Boy Scout Troop fulfilled the family shelter wish list https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/4503e9c2.jpg Some of the 75+ volunteers https://annieearlysmith.com/assets/images/gallery01/e1b9c5a1.jpg A donation of 250 personal hygiene kits