“Pink is not a color palette we get to use often outside of weddings, so it was a challenge to theme the room without it being overtly feminine. We paired the soft and vibrant pinks with various textiles in dark and light shades of gray, which allowed the blossoms to be the visually stunning focal point of the design without being overbearing.”
Pictured: Cherry-blossom theme corporate gala in Tokyo
Photo: Courtesy of McNabb Roick Events
Photo: Henry LinIn 1996, Roick (@mcnabbroickevents) founded his event firm, which has offices in both New York and Toronto, and has been the go-to designer for major events such as the Luminato Gala and the SickKids Wanderluxe gala. He says it’s an exciting time right now for design thanks to the advancements in technology. “We can transform a room using a malleable screen and mapped video content to immerse guests in variable environments over the course of one evening. Guests can arrive to the sand dunes of a desert and minutes later find themselves in the deep recesses of the lush rainforest.”
Photo: Henry Lin
![“I had the honor of doing my niece’s wedding this past fall…. She entrusted me with her entire reception experience. Upon arrival at the Geraghty, guests were greeted with a Hamptons-esque cocktail party [followed by] a formal dinner in a lush, Parisian garden setting.”](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2019/06/003_KEHOE_DESIGNS.5d02c5f727138.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=167&q=70&w=250)
