Catering & DesignEvent Design & DecorDécorAugust 21, 2017The 1960s, the height of America's fascination with space travel, inspired the cocktail reception.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyCustom bars evoked the early years of space travel and a vintage design aesthetic.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyThe "Area 51 lounge" had a giant retro flying saucer as the backdrop for the bar.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyCostumed models greeted guests.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyGuests dined under the wings of the massive space shuttle Endeavour.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyProjections around the room seemed to transport guests into space after takeoff from Los Angeles.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyCenterpieces on some dining tables looked like mini solar systems in glass bowls.Photo: Nadine Froger PhotographyLatest in Event Design & DecorEvent Design & DecorCoachella 2024: 5 Steal-Worthy Event Design Trends From This Year's FestivalEvent Design & DecorCity Harvest Gala 2024: See How the Annual Event Served Up Some SoulEvent Design & DecorA Must-Read: Get Inspired by These Book Launch Event IdeasEvent Design & DecorSpringtime Event Ideas From Janie and Jack’s Cheerful Garden PartyRelated StoriesEvent Design & DecorDecorEvent Design & DecorPsy Fi Magic ThemeEvent Design & DecorCeiling DecorEvent Design & DecorMiami Theme