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Food Trends
12 Creative Catering Trays We Love From Recent Events
From snowball cocktail glasses to mini milk crates, these trays helped their events leave a lasting impression.
January 29, 2024
In support of InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball 2023's “Le Sceptre Rose” theme, the hotel's culinary team crafted mini profiteroles topped with heart-shaped chocolates served in bubble bowls for guests to pair with welcome Champagne at the cocktail reception. See more: How This Renowned Miami Gala Engaged Attendees with a Spy-Themed Parisian Affair
Event Design & Decor
How This Gala Became an Authentic Spotlight for the Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Character Media's Unforgettable Gala honored API talent in the entertainment industry—and featured a long list of API-led vendors behind the scenes.
January 25, 2024
Event producer Tina Li sees an event like the Unforgettable Gala as a chance to spotlight and boost API-owned vendors and enterprises. “Events like this let us promote and support our community not just on camera or onstage, but also behind the scenes,” she said. “It’s truly an event uplifting APIs—where the actual heavy lifting is also done by APIs.”
Food Trends
Industry Innovators 2024: 10 Caterers and F&B Profs Who Are Rewriting the Rules of Gastronomy
These catering chefs, culinary consultants, and cake designers are helping craft the future of food and beverage.
January 22, 2024
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15 Unexpected Centerpieces We Can't Stop Thinking About
From interactive musical instruments to marquee signage to mini cityscapes, here are some of the most unique event centerpieces we’ve spotted over the years.
January 16, 2024
David Stark also created unique centerpieces for the 2018 Robin Hood benefit, also held at the Javits Center. The event, which had a “Lights of New York” theme, featured three-sided mini marquee centerpieces that offered messages of gratitude and celebrated the organization's anniversary.
Food Trends
What Will Guests Be Eating and Drinking in 2024?
Catering, beverage, and hospitality pros predict what the meeting and event industry will be serving up this year.
January 15, 2024
More plant-based food options like these tomato hors d’oeuvres from Pinch will appear on menus in 2024.
Event Design & Decor
Ice Ice Baby: Lean Into the Season with These Sleek Winter Decor Ideas
Whether you're planning a New Year's party, a January holiday party, or just a wintry bash, consider leaning into the season with these stunning ideas for icy-white decor.
December 27, 2023
Engage!18's Great White North Gala
Industry Insiders
Something Vintage: The Event Rental Company Outlier
Floral plates, tinsel chairs, colorful bars—and now nationwide linen rentals!
December 15, 2023
Something Vintage's colorful pink sofas line their DC showroom.
Industry Insiders
Drape in Event Acoustics and Privacy
At Quest Events, we recognize the transformative power of drapes—not just for their aesthetic appeal but also for their functional contributions.
December 14, 2023
Quest Events Pipe Drape Canopy Chandelier Furniture Social Event Harley Bonham Nace Scaled
Event Design & Decor
Peachy Keen Event Design Ideas Inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024
Here’s how to incorporate Peach Fuzz into your events in the new year.
December 13, 2023
'We love peach for the pop of color it adds to a tabletop. When a Pantone color comes out for the new year, we love to use varying shades of the color. For example, shades of peach and coral pair so well together or serve as a beautiful complement to pinks and blues. Peach is also a great color to work with when there is a neutral color palette involving nudes, beige, and metallic,” said Heather Rouffe, managing partner and director of sales at Atlas Event Rental. (Pictured: Classic Peach linen napkins)
Event Design & Decor
This Event's Eye-Catching Decor Celebrated the "Wonder and Magic" of Its Desert Setting
For a sales-winner reception in Southern California, DMC Access created a desert oasis-inspired reception with lush greenery, eye-catching mirrored elements, and unique entertainment acts.
December 1, 2023
A mirrored entrance moment immediately set the tone for the desert oasis-inspired gathering.
Event Design & Decor
How This Renowned Miami Gala Engaged Attendees with a Spy-Themed Parisian Affair
Find out how this longtime fundraising gala delivered an art-infused museum theme with spy flair.
November 29, 2023
Creative director Maxwell Blandford set out to curate a dramatic ballroom with decadent table settings in bold colors to evoke a masterpiece of artwork. Tableware was sourced to fit the combination of elegance and intrigue.
Industry Insiders
Beyond Paper: Unveiling 6 Event Stationery Trends for 2024
Dive into the future of event stationery with 2024's cutting-edge trends, promising spotlight-stealing innovation and style.
November 21, 2023
An invitation featuring velvet, leather, wood, and hand-marbled textures.
Event Design & Decor
Tips for Creating a Fresh, Modern Fundraising Event Inspired by Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit
The nonprofit organization’s inaugural event featured fun activations and a more casual vibe that was fitting for the young actress and her brand.
November 20, 2023
Edge-to-edge merlot carpeting transformed the venue’s parking lot into an outdoor cocktail area.
Gifts & Swag
The Psychology of Corporate Gifting: A Deep Dive Into Swag Ahead of Giving Tuesday
Whether you call it corporate gifting, swag, or merch, everyone knows holiday handouts can be a flop—or an effective way to spread brand awareness along with some holiday cheer. Here, an array of psychology and event experts tell you why.
November 16, 2023
The Psychology of Corporate Gifting
Event Design & Decor
Check Out This Fresh Take on an Under-the-Sea Event Theme
Atlanta Pride's official kickoff party evoked an “upscale, underwater boutique hotel” with iridescent color tones, video mapping, and some pretty unique ceiling decor.
November 9, 2023
“Our vision for the party was to create an iconic event for the kickoff to Atlanta Pride weekend,” explained Taylor. “Inspiration for the look came from various sources, like scenes in the Avatar movie and the bioluminescence of the ocean itself. Our client described that they wanted us to create an underwater boutique hotel in the future.”
Event Design & Decor
10 Catering and Decor Ideas From This Poetic The Little Prince-Themed Networking Event
Chris Weinberg Events and PartySlate teamed up for a celestial-centric evening where event profs could network and see more than 30 vendors in action.
November 7, 2023
Dreamy celestial decor was on display as a nod to the setting in The Little Prince. QR codes were incorporated throughout the decor and linked guests with on-site vendors.
Event Design & Decor
Helpful Tips and Event Inspiration for DĂ­a de los Muertos Celebrations
This holiday is more than just cool sugar skulls. Here’s some meaningful advice—and festive event inspo—for hosting these themed parties and events.
October 30, 2023
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Event Design & Decor
24 Spooky (and Steal-Worthy!) Ways Brands and Venues Are Celebrating Halloween This Year
Whether you're planning a last-minute bash or just feeling spooky, here's how brands like Freeform, Lush Cosmetics, and Hulu—along with some top venues around the country—have celebrated this year.
October 27, 2023
USA & Syfy 'Chucky' Activation
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