As the stormy skies finally granted the city of Austin a bit of reprieve for this year's SXSW party-goers, the 'must attend' event list gets longer. With every roof top and venue space maxed out, getting past the line around the block may seem impossible and perhaps a bit costly.

Amidst the crowd, lines of food trucks, and interactive presentations attendees made their way over to The W Hotel for one of the most talked about parties of the season. As the line wrapped down the staircase, over 2,500 RSVP-ers gained entrance into the kick-off party of the SXSW 2015 season!

Known for her 'out of the box' concepts, event planner Emily Ivins of Le Strange Events, nailed yet another themed party. In celebration of THUMBTACK, an online resource helping to connect professionals with clients, Emily successfully captured the vibe not only of the Thumbtack culture but also of local Austinites alike.

Surrounded by creative, fun, and ambitious attendees, the energy was upbeat thanks to DJ's Jane Doze and DJ Qualeh. Private cabanas, lounge chairs, tanning shelves, a fireplace and small bites such as those delicious Pork Sliders provide by the WET DECK, kept everyone satisfied and ready for more.

Not one to disappoint, Le Strange Events' PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE was sure to keep the crowd talking for days. Solidifying the Miami Beach theme, Le Strange brought in a trio sexy Mermaids to splash around the pool and interact with party-goers - sending each lady to reminisce about the days when she wanted to be Ariel from Little Mermaid.

The attention to detail and execution of a spectacular event is what sets apart Emily Ivins of Le Strange Events from the rest. Whether you are throwing an intimate bridal shower for 5 or a kick ass party placed at The W Hotel, if you are seeking professionalism AND 'out of the box' concepts- she's your girl!