British Theme

British emblems like the Union Jack filled the "Brit punk" vignette.

Cheese, tomato, and pickle sandwiches—an English favorite—complemented the Brit punk motif.

The staircase was flanked by oversize American and British flags made entirely of 150,000 red, white, and blue roses, designed to represent the punk movement's origins in New York and London. One hundred models dressed as punks later lined the steps, kitted out in ripped and torn regalia complete with spiked and dyed wigs by Redken creative consultant Guido. At the top of the staircase, past a series of sculptures underlit with rosy hues, pink-lit cherry-blossom trees, and pink fiberglass planters, was the receiving line, where the co-hosts received guests against a hedge wall of pink roses.

Floral and event design company Hatch Creative arranged the flowers in the Liberty of London room. The floral display, paired with the black and white backdrop, was designed to look like the entrance to the famous Liberty Store in the English capital.

Sandwiched between two iconic British telephone booths, the "GREAT" structure was made out of foam core. Guests were invited to fill in the blank on stickers that read,  "... is GREAT Britain," and then paste them to the block letters to create a sticker graffiti piece, a trending art form in the U.K.

To become a cab driver in Britain, you must first pass an exam about the history and geography of the area. Guests were invited into the taxi frame by an actor playing one of the notoriously outspoken black cabbies to play the Black Cab Challenge, a series of trivia questions about British culture. Players were entered in a raffle to win two round-trip British Airways tickets and a three-night stay at the Sanderson Hotel.

A British flag was constructed out of 256 hanging blue, red, and white teacups. The wall on which they were arranged separated the Worship Street Whistling Shop bar and the Mad Hatter's Tea room, which offered tastes of the popular tea brand and small bites from Luna & Curious.

"The Edible Cityscapes" installation, a table featuring a display of landmarks from England, Scotland, and Wales made entirely out of sweets, was created by New York-based food designer Maeve Sheriden. The London Candy Company provided the confections which included Time Out bars, Jammy Dodgers, Cadbury Crunchie bars, and Digestive Biscuits. Other culinary offerings included tastes of Scotland from the West Village's Highlands Restaurant Group and cheese like Caerphilly, Collier's Cheddar, and Red Dragon from Wales.

An authentic double-decker bus overlooked the British-inspired party scene following the People's Choice awards at the Shrine.

British brand Ben Sherman also opened a Newbury Street shop in 2009. At its opening celebration, models clad in dresses based on the Queen's Guard's uniforms greeted guests at the store’s entrance.

Newbury Street eatery Cafeteria and KiBar created passed hors d’eourves for the Ben Sherman event that were adorned with miniature British flags.

Fabric printed with framed portraits of the British monarchy decorated the rear wall. Polished teapots, strung with floral-patterned bunting, hung from curved stands.

The event's official hashtag decorated the windshields of two black cars parked near the arrivals area.

The Union Jack appeared on black and white pillows at a seating group that surrounded a modern fire pit.

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About Face Theatre's 2011 Wonka Ball in Chicago took place around the time of the royal wedding, and the motif infused the quirky evening. One photo opportunity let guests pose in the center of a gilded frame with a performer dressed in Queen Elizabeth I-inspired drag.

The snacks at the TLC event stayed on theme. Abigail Kirsch's menu included a breakfast spread of scones and other pastries, as well as a selection of sausages, potatoes, and fresh fruit.

A quirky addition to a British-theme event: CallAhead’s Tele-Toilette, a portable restroom rental that looks like a London-style telephone booth.

One popular stop on the show floor was the London Candy Company’s Union Jack Candy Chest, which can be hired for events and filled with British chocolates, sweets, and “crisps.”

Nuage Designs created custom wool lounge furniture for the event, including a sofa and an armchair emblazoned with the Union Jack.

The SickKids Foundation introduced hospitality lounges for sponsors, which included private banquettes decorated in the posh or punk theme with food, drink, and an attendant.

Several stations were set up around the venue to embrace this year's theme, including a traditional red telephone box that also served as a photo op for attendees.

The Queen's Guard Drummers welcomed guests as they arrived to the event.

Simon Williams, director of special events at the SickKids Foundation, said iPads were added to make check in as seamless as possible for guests this year, cutting down the process to 30 seconds per transcation.

Caterer Toben Food by Design presented guests with authentic British offerings including handheld fish and chips and mini beef Wellingtons.

Keeping with this year's theme, several of the desserts were served on posh silver and tableware.

A Spice Girls tribute band invited guests to sing along to classic songs like "Wannabe."

A selfie station was set up for guests to get a snap of themselves in front of an English garden rose wall and tea set, which were hand built by sponsor Caspar Haydar Design.

A larger-than-life pool table mimicked a game of soccer, one of England’s top sports.