Performa's Paradiso: A Tribute to the Renaissance
Paul Porter/BFA NYC/Courtesy of Performa
Diffa Chicago's Dining by Design
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
HBO's 'Getting On' Season 2 Premiere
Photo: Gabor Ekecs
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
Food: Classic Holiday Dishes as Bite-Size Hors d'Oeuvres
Photo: Courtesy of Hollywood Pop Gallery
Furniture: Functional, Mismatched Seating
Photo: Courtesy of Designer8 Event Furniture Rental
Decor: Nature-Inspired Accents
Photo: Hollywood Pop Gallery
Decor: Classic Nutcrackers
Photo: Amanda Gentile
Bar: Old-Fashioned Flair
Photo: Courtesy of Taylor Creative
Drinks: Cheery Cocktails in Bright Colors
Photo: Courtesy of Hard Rock Chicago
Activities: Cookie-Decorating Stations
Photo: Courtesy of David Stark
Entertainment: Traditional Victorian Carolers
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
Gifts: Edible Favors
Photo: Courtesy of Harry & David
Top Social Event Trends: Modern Minimalism...
Photos: Abby Jiu Photography (furniture outside), Jennifer Emerling (all others)
Top Social Event Trends: ...or Dramatic Opulence
Photo: Ira Lippke Studios
Top Social Event Trends: Social Media Bans
Photo: Virginia Smith & Modern Vintage Photography
Top Social Event Trends: Tapas-Style Tasting Plates
Photo: Harwell Photography
Top Social Event Trends: Slo-Mo Video Booths
Photo: Courtesy of SFST
Top Social Event Trends: Whimsical Hand-Lettered Invitations
Photo: Courtesy of Ladyfingers Letterpress
Top Social Event Trends: Large Focal Points
Photo: Tec Petaja
Top Social Event Trends: Guest Connections
Photo: Chellise Michael/Elan Artists