A Very Sipland Friendsgiving

ID.

Sipland Services:

Event and Brand Activation

PARTNERS:

Party favors by DrinkWims, Beverages by The Zero Proof

Venue:

Lauren Hakmiller’s Home, Charleston, S.C.

Extras:

Florals by Floral Studies, Linens by Tuckernuck, Candles by Rewined, Dessert by Caroline’s Cakes

01. The Project Download

Sipland started by pulling together a moodboard to set the tone and feel of the event, and to share with potential brand partners. Incredible brand partners came on board, like Wims, the Zero Proof, Rewined, and Tuckernuck.

Sipland's Creative Director, Lauren, loves to host dinner parties. For 3 years now she has put together over the top Friendsgiving dinners to kick off the holiday season with her community. This year she brought the Sipland magic to the tradition by curating a fully inclusive bar experience. Lauren is inspired by crafting experiences that feel ephemeral and once in a lifetime. For this evening she drew inspiration from backyard dinner parties, warm ethereal lighting and the whimsy of paper crowns.

02. our inspiration

03. Designing the Experience

The Sipland team came together to assemble the perfect cozy backyard oasis, luckily the event was in Charleston, SC - so the weather was not a factor at a balmy 50 degrees. The drinks menu and the tablescape were the primary focus for Team Sipland, with the food served potluck-style. And of course, we can’t forget Lauren’s mom, Rhonda Hakmiller, who, along with Lauren, handcrafted 40 charming, personalized crowns for the guests.

One of Sipland’s co-founders and Creative Director, Lauren Hakmiller, hosted an unforgettable Friendsgiving with a little help from our amazing collaborators. The event featured Drink Wims on each plate, elegant linens and chargers from Tuckernuck, a curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages from The Zero Proof, hand-poured candles from Rewined, and stunning florals from Floral Studies. The potluck-style menu was made even more memorable by the incredible contributions from the guests. Lauren had the bar fully dialed in, offering options that catered to everyone—whether sober, sober-curious, or simply looking for a sophisticated choice without the guilt or hangover. The event proved that you don’t need booze to create an elevated, festive experience. Lauren’s hosting skills took this Friendsgiving to expert-level status, delivering a Sipland-approved evening full of joy and good vibes.