A Corporate Lunch With a Personal Touch: Live Engraving at The Westin Charlotte
A corporate lunch…but elevated!
Some events just feel special, right? Like the kind where every detail feels intentional and guests walk away genuinely delighted. That was exactly the atmosphere during a recent luncheon at The Westin Charlotte, where 30 of the top meeting planning and corporate travel partners gathered for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and thoughtful surprises.
Rather than a traditional takeaway gift, this lunch featured a live, interactive experience: on-site engraving. Guests were invited to personalize a beautiful charcuterie board during the event, turning a relaxed lunch into something personal, engaging, and memorable.
Thoughtful Gifting That Reflects Brand Values
This experience was carefully designed to align with The Westin’s brand pillars, including sustainability and honoring Indigenous values. Those commitments were reflected in choices that went beyond aesthetics and focused on meaning and longevity.
Each guest received a locally sourced charcuterie board from Coastal Carolina Cutting Boards. A gift that was both beautiful and practical. These weren’t disposable favors. They were well-crafted pieces guests could picture using at home, sharing with friends, and enjoying for years to come.
When a gift is functional, intentional, and personalized, it communicates care. Guests feel seen, valued, and appreciated — and that feeling creates lasting brand connection.
How the Live Engraving Experience Works
One of the reasons live engraving is such a great fit for corporate events is how seamless and guest-friendly it is. It blends naturally into the flow of the event without disruption.
Here’s a quick look at how it works:
1. Guests Visit the Engraving Station
Guests stop by the engraving table at their leisure. No lines, no pressure, just an open invitation to participate.
2. Guests Choose Their Personalization
Each guest fills out a short personalization form with their name, initials, or a meaningful word or phrase. Simple, quick, and completely customized.
3. Engraving Happens Live, On-Site
I engrave each item live during the event while guests continue enjoying lunch and conversation. Many guests love watching the process or checking back as their piece comes together.
4. Guests Leave With a Finished Keepsake
By the end of the event, guests pick up their beautifully engraved item, finished, polished, and ready to enjoy. No shipping, no waiting, just instant joy.
Why Live Engraving Works So Well for Corporate Events
Live engraving turns gifting into an experience which is where the magic really happens! It works beautifully for corporate events because it:
Creates meaningful, personalized moments for guests
Encourages natural interaction and conversation
Feels elevated and luxurious without being formal or stuffy
Produces keepsakes guests actually use and cherish
Leaves a lasting impression tied to a positive experience
When guests leave with something made just for them, the memory of the event goes with them…and so does your brand!
Designed Around Your Guests and Your Vision
Charcuterie boards were a perfect fit for this luncheon, but every live engraving experience is fully customizable. From materials to messaging, each activation is thoughtfully designed around your guests, your brand, and the feeling you want to create.
Corporate luncheons, hotel activations, client appreciation events, conferences, live engraving adapts beautifully to each setting while maintaining that sense of warmth and intention.
Client Review:
It was such a pleasure working with Katrina! The process was so easy and everyone loved their board! I would definitely do this again!
How to Book Live Engraving for Your Event
If you’re thinking, “This would be perfect for my event,” getting started is easy.
Step 1: Complete the Contact Form
Share a few details about your event, like the date, location, guest count, and the type of experience you’re envisioning.
Step 2: Receive a Customized Proposal
Once I receive your inquiry, I’ll follow up with ideas and options tailored specifically to your event, brand, and guests. Every experience is custom-designed, so this is where the fun planning begins.
Step 3: Secure Your Date
When everything feels just right, we’ll finalize the details and officially reserve your date.
Step 4: Enjoy a Seamless, Memorable Experience
On event day, I arrive ready to create a warm, engaging experience for your guests, leaving you free to enjoy the event and the connections you’re creating.
Let’s Create Something Your Guests Will Remember
If you’re dreaming up an event experience that feels thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely memorable, I’d love to help bring it to life.
Simply complete the contact form and let’s start creating something special for your guests. An experience they’ll remember every time they use their personalized keepsake! ✨
