An ombré wall of blooms including cabbage roses and hydrangeas was created by Todd Fiscus for a Fort Worth wedding. In the next few years, designers predict they will see fewer floral centerpieces and more floral environments.
Photo: Courtesy of Sara Donaldson
"The cranberry bog that Tyger Productions created for Ocean Spray in November was definitely one of the most memorable. The juxtaposition of a beautiful table setup—which itself contrasted traditional and modern decor—and 900,000 cranberries in 21,000 gallons of water in the middle of Rockefeller Center in New York was so unique and so on-brand." —Anna Sekula, editor in chief
Photo: Nilaya Sabnis for Tyger Productions
"Another event that really stood out to me was the Field Museum’s Women’s Board Gala in Chicago. To honor the museum’s new permanent exhibition, the Cyrus Tang Hall of China, designers from HMR brought in beautifully evocative decor, including a canopy of pink cherry blossoms that hung above the dance floor." —Jenny Berg, senior editor
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"During the N.B.A. All-Star festivities in New York in February, Nike's 'the Last Shot' installation by AKQA and production company Stardust felt like you stepped into a video game—or maybe Space Jam. It was a truly immersive experience that allowed fans to recreate two of Michael Jordan's most famous shots with a live announcer providing personalized play-by-play, crowd reactions (complete with 'boos'), and lots of throwback looks—including big mustaches and mullets for the 1982 N.C.A.A. Championship scenario." —Michele Laufik, style editor
Photo: Courtesy of AKQA
"Moncler Grenoble held its New York Fashion Week show on Valentine's Day this year, and it combined all of life's best things—love, chocolate, and interesting stage design! Models emerged from a giant heart-shaped 'chocolate box' as couples, and a pair dressed as a bride and groom kissed during the presentation. It was a fun, memorable way to showcase the fashion and nod to the holiday." —Claire Hoffman, managing editorÂ
Photo: Courtesy of Moncler Grenoble
"At Coachella, it can be hard to get attention over the cacophony of event offerings. But for PopSugar and ShopStyle's Cabana Club hotel takeover of the Avalon Palm Springs, a dramatic art installation made from multicolor neon ribbon was both a cool way for the party to distinguish itself visually and a serious selfie backdrop for social media message proliferation. The piece was a collaboration with Las Vegas' Life Is Beautiful festival." —Alesandra Dubin, West Coast editor
Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for Popsugar
"Another one of the coolest ideas I've seen this year was the checker-pattern listening wall at the JackThreads pop-up launch party in New York, which changed to the beat of the DJ's music." —Ian Zelaya, assistant editor
Photo: Alex Caesar for JackThreads
'Modern Luxury Brides' Showcase
In 2010, Modern Luxury Brides magazine hosted a showcase at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. The cover of the then-current issue—which showcased pink and peach tones, tulle, and chiffon—inspired the look of the cocktail area. A photo of the Eros statue in London decorated the bar. HMR Designs handled decor.
Photo: Fig Media
Brides, Bubbles, and Bliss
Carasco Photography hosted "Brides, Bubbles, and Bliss" at Chicago's Bridgeport Art Center in 2013. The bridal event showcased tabletops from different vendors. Ashland Addison Florist created a hanging table strewn with hundreds of pink and white orchids.
Photo:Â Carasco Photography
The Chicago Botanic Garden's Summer Dinner Dance
In June, Event Creative gave the summery gala a blue-and-white decor scheme. Bunches of pale blue hydrangeas decorated the dinner tables.
Photo: Robin Carlson
Another table with a travel theme was designed by Gunlocke/HBF. Miniature hot-air balloons hovered above the table, which was also decked with a globe, clocks, maps folded into origami, and miniature treasure boxes.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Yet another linen and flower-free table was designed by Thomas Interior Systems and Siebold & Baker by Eastlake Studios. The installation featured a table that had traveled to 10 Chicago communities and served as a pop-up dining space. Those who gathered at the table were encouraged to write on its surface.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
More doodling was encouraged at the table designed by Allsteel and Henricksen. The design incorporated pages plucked from adult coloring books, and centerpieces held crayons and colored pencils. Like many others this year, the table was flower free.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
More fruit was found at the Diffa Farmer's market from Steelcase by Nelson. The whimsical installation invited guests to take home bags of fresh produce.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Large metal sculptures, trimmed with LED lights, were suspended from the ceiling of the museum's lobby.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Diffa Dining by Design New York
At Diffa's Dining by Design in New York last year, Smartwater's space aimed to reflect the brand's natural water purification process, which is mirrored after rain clouds. The fluffy fixtures lit up like a storm above the simple table setting.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
