Mother Nature called, and she wants her flowers to be put on display—pronto. While virtual events ruled the industry this winter, with springtime around the corner for many markets, warmer weather lends itself to outdoor, socially distant events once again. (Finally, a reason to wear something besides sweatpants!) To spark some inspiration, we've rounded up spring event ideas from these floral-filled, colorful affairs over the years.
Looking for some tablescape inspiration? When La Tavola Fine Linen Rental hosted its new collection release party at the Lombardi House in Los Angeles, the linen company joined with decor and design partners Found Vintage Rentals, Casa de Perrin and Louloudi Design, which created the florals that complemented a dramatic ombre look at a long table.
Photo: Joel Eckman Maus
For a vibrant, design-heavy event in Beverly Hills to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Los Angeles-based event firm Aliana Events reimagined Mandarin oranges as a way to creatively—and colorfully—direct guests to their seats by attaching leaves with guest names and seat numbers. See more: This Lavish Chinese New Year Party Was Packed With Decor and Floral Inspiration
Photo: Dina Douglass
In 2017, Kim Crawford Wines launched its new rosé at a sophisticated and colorful event at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where the goal was to present guests with the event embodiment of the rosé lifestyle. Shadow Events and Jessica Fels Event Production & Design did just that with a floral-filled affair. Details included a 24-foot-tall bar made of live roses (pictured here), with intricate florals by Eric Buterbaugh—billed as the first creation of its kind. Guests were also invited to pick up custom floral-inspired illustrations from fashion illustrator Jeanette Getrost. See more: 9 Bright Ideas From a Summer-Soaked Rosé Launch
Photo: Chris Costello
What's an event without its "Instagram moment"? For the Museum of Modern Art’s 2014 Party in the Garden, the entrance's backdrop featured a moss- and greenery-covered museum logo, which mimicked the structured topiary arrangements inside the dining space. Inside, table settings included traditional garden-style folding chairs and crisp, white linens, along with floating candles and greenery centerpieces. See more: MoMA’s Party in the Garden Blooms With Classic English Design
Photo: Carolyn Curtis for BizBash
Last year, event designer David Stark centered this private event's design around a local farmer's market bounty, with baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables, and blooming sunflowers to boot. See more from: Send Off Summer With Inspiration From This Outdoor Social Event
Photo: Susie Montagna
Springtime florals don't just stop at tablescapes and backdrops. Take, for example, the Chicago Botanic Garden's preview party for its Orchid Show in 2015. The evening's four-sided bar was positioned in the center of four giant planters with towering orchid displays. Additionally, orchids were also used to garnish the fruity cocktails that the bartenders poured that evening. See more: 10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Giant Lite-Brite, a Bread-Breaking Ceremony, Framed Floral Arrangements
Photo: Robin Carlson
In 2018, the Four Seasons launched its "pop-down," an event series outside its hotels. The entrance to BOK boasted lush floral arrangements cascading down the steps and across the doorway—something easily scalable for smaller, socially distant events for entrances or photo ops. See more: Why the Four Seasons Launched an Event Series Outside its Hotels
Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons
At Be Inspired's "Tassels & Tastemakers" event in 2016, flowers from the Hidden Garden decorated a lounge and hanging dessert display designed by A Good Affair. Vines trailed from the hanging display, and sprays of vibrant florals on the hanging shelves complemented the colors of detailed one-bite desserts from Beverly's Bakery. See more: 15 Beautiful and Surprising Ideas for Spring Flowers
Photo: Anna Delores
