Star Kay White 130th Anniversary Party & Ribbon Cutting

This past Valentine’s Day, I worked with Star Kay White to plan their anniversary party and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Star Kay White is known for flavoring ingredients and extracts, or in their words, “the stuff that makes ice cream taste great.” Their 130th birthday aligned with the opening of their brand new manufacturing facility in Congers, New York.

Since opening in Lower Manhattan on Valentine’s Day 1890, the company has stayed in the Katzenstein family for six generations. They were such nice people to work with!

Photos by Madrigal Studio

We chose striking blue champagne flutes to match Star Kay White’s signature blue, yellow, and white color scheme.

We chose striking blue champagne flutes to match Star Kay White’s signature blue, yellow, and white color scheme.

Crémant de Bourgogne sparkling wine to mark the occasion.

Crémant de Bourgogne sparkling wine to mark the occasion.

We ordered custom gift bags emblazoned with the company's classic logo.

We ordered custom gift bags emblazoned with the company's classic logo.

Guests received some of Star Kay White’s most popular products, including their vanilla extract and chocolate-covered almonds.

Guests received some of Star Kay White’s most popular products, including their vanilla extract and chocolate-covered almonds.

The crowd gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks.

The crowd gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks.

The adorable ribbon cutting ceremony with the Katzenstein family.

The adorable ribbon cutting ceremony with the Katzenstein family.

Guests tasted ice cream made with Star Kay White’s flavorings.

Guests tasted ice cream made with Star Kay White’s flavorings.

Christie VanderLaan