Decor

February 4, 2015

Chanel Couture Spring 2015

Inside the luxuriant greenhouse, Karl Lagerfeld delivered his ode to springtime. Guests sat in one large circular formation on tiered rows, flanked on both sides by the faux garden.

Photo: Olivier Saillant

"A bride walked down the aisle past her 450 guests beneath arches of 6,000 cherry blossoms."

Photo: Denis Reggie Photography

The event took place in a 20,000-square-foot tent from Arena Americas that was situated on the grounds of the McCormick Tribune Y.M.C.A.

Photo: Erika Dufour For the Revel Group

Sponsor names appeared on the back of ghost chairs at each sponsor's table.

Photo: Erika Dufour For the Revel Group

At night, lighting from Sound Investment was meant to evoke a sunset with hues of yellow, orange, and red.

Photo: Erika Dufour For the Revel Group

Founded by seasoned event designer Michelle Gubitosa and former fashion stylist Nilda Martin, Reserve Modern Event Rental offers rentals for Boston-area events. Owners describe the pieces as design-focused and fashion-forward, and inventory includes bars, tables, thrones, chandeliers, and chairs.

Photo: Courtesy of Reserve Modern Event Rental

Florals and place cards

New York Fashion Week: Men's

The inaugural New York Fashion Week: Men's took place at Skylight Clarkson Square in SoHo July 13 to 16. John Varvatos moved his men's show from Milan to New York to close the week and celebrated the occasion with a show that put the emphasis on the pinstripe. Produced by Jay Arcos for Moda Tech in Platform 1 at Skylight Clarkson Square, guests were met by 350 umbrellas hung upside down and a custom-made runway with striped fabric covering a one-inch MDF floor.

Photo: Jim Shi

"This fall, we are seeing lots of eucalyptus greens being used,” says Intrigue Designs’ Sarah Campbell. "The muted green tone of the leaves accents the rich fall color palettes perfectly. Eucalyptus is being used in everything from bouquets coordinating with oranges, reds, and amber tones, to long garlands running the length of the table."

Photos: Travis Curry (Campbell), Liz and Ryan (florals)

Professional Convention Management Association Event

For a P.C.M.A. event in Chicago in January 2015, Kehoe Designs created a mirrored bar with a backdrop in the shape of the Chicago skyline. Pink and blue lights bathed the structure. The event took place at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Photo: Ryan Sjostrom

2015 Wedding

For a wedding at New York's Wave Hill in June, Jes Gordon of Proper Fun created a pink-and-white color scheme for flowers, which ran down the length of the tables.

Photo: Alberto Vasari

The Women's Board Field Museum Gala

In October, the women's board of Chicago's Field Museum hosted a gala with a China theme. HMR Designs employed rosy-hued decor that included pink uplighting on pedestals lining the dining room. Frost handled the lighting.

Photo: Cheri Eisenberg

Bold yellow spandex and custom logo slipcovers covered the V.I.P. tables at Fox’s 27th season premiere of The Simpsons in September 2015, which was held at the Krustyland area of Universal Studios in Los Angeles.

Photo: Dan Scott

At the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario gala in April 2013, giant colorful pinwheels hung above diagonally arranged lounge furniture in shades of pink, yellow, and purple.

Photo: Caitlin Wickham/Photagonist.ca

The Watermill Center Benefit

The Watermill Center’s 23rd annual benefit and dinner, held on July 30, featured a number of interactive art installations, including a Christopher Knowles project, dubbed "House." It was composed of four birdhouses placed throughout the woods; each had a peephole that offered guests a peek at paintings by the artist.

Photo: Gustavo Ponce

A balloon backdrop behind a glowing bar set the stage for the Institute of Contemporary Art's 75th Anniversary Gala’s after-party in November 2011.

Photo: Liz Linder

At the Friends of the High Line’s opening summer benefit in June 2009, held at the Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, hundreds of green balloons hung overhead in the cocktail area; the attached strings were intended to look like blades of grass.

Photo: Roger Dong for BizBash

In April, event designers Tinsel & Twine created an ethereal balloon canopy installation for a media party introducing LeSportsac's latest bag collection at the Glasshouses in New York; the balloons were reflected in the mirrored-top tablescape.

Photo: Courtesy of LeSportsac

At a Vogue Eyewear launch party, which was held at a private home in Los Angeles in March 2013, a wall of colorful branded Mylar balloons served as an eye-catching step-and-repeat.

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Vogue Eyewear

Chicago-based Balloons by Tommy creates a wide range of balloon decor installations, including centerpieces, arches, bouquets, sculptures, and more. For a wedding at Ovation in July, the company designed a floating wall of balloons in various sizes. Pricing ranges from $250 to $20,000, depending on the style and size of the installations.

Photo: Courtesy of Balloons by Tommy

Grey Goose Le Marché Bleu

Grey Goose hosted a French-theme holiday pop-up experience December 10 and 11 at 64 Wooster in New York's SoHo neighborhood. Produced by Community, the event featured a Grey Goose-inspired Christmas tree created with gift boxes in the vodka brand's colors.

Photo: Madison McGaw/BFA.com

The 40-by-12-foot installation was showcased on the High Line from April 26 to 30.

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Hulu

Hanging light fixtures resembled white bonnet hats that handmaids wear in the series.

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Hulu

The installation offered paperback copies of Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel of the same name, which featured updated covers.

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Hulu

A.G.O. Massive Party

Art Gallery of Ontario's annual Massive Party took place April 27 in Toronto. Produced and designed by A.G.O., the event featured an Arto Lifewtr room that had a floating selfie station showcasing the artwork of Craig & Karl.

Photo: Courtesy of A.G.O.