Jean Merilien Law Firm Grand Opening
Merilien Law Firm Grand Opening Itinerary
Grand Opening Event
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3:00 PM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (West Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce)
• Official ribbon cutting led by the West Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber team will take professional photos of the ribbon cutting
• Ceremony + photos will be featured in the Chamber’s official newsletter
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM (Pre-Event)
• Vendor arrival & setup
• Sound check with Live DJ
• Charcuterie table setup + bartending station prep
• Day-of Coordinator walkthrough & final touches
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5:00 PM – Doors Open
• Guests arrive and are greeted by Day-of Coordinator
• DJ begins playing upbeat welcoming music
• Bartenders open bar service
• Guests enjoy charcuterie
• Networking + mingling
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5:20 PM – Welcome Remarks
• Day-of Coordinator introduces the host/owner (Jean Merilien Walkens)
• Short welcome speech from the Merilien Law Firm team
• Acknowledgment of partners, supporters, and community attendees
5:30 PM – Ice Breaker Game
• Interactive game to get guests connecting
• Short, fun, and professional “Legal Trivia”
5:45 PM – Celebration Moment
(Ribbon cutting already completed at 3 PM — this time remains open for flow)
• Guests continue enjoying the event atmosphere
• DJ transitions into a celebratory track
• Photo opportunities at branded backdrop
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6:00 PM – Celebration & Networking
• Bar remains open
• Guests continue mingling and enjoying the charcuterie board
• DJ transitions to a livelier mix
• Photo opportunities with branded backdrop
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6:45 PM – Closing Remarks
• Thank you message from Merilien Law Firm
• Invitation to follow the firm on social media
• Share upcoming services, mission, and community initiatives
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7:00 PM – Event Ends
• Last call at the bar
• Guest departures
• Breakdown begins for all vendors
