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  2. Event Design & Decor

17 Eye-Candy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

Here are a few photos full of creative ideas for live, virtual and hybrid events that caught our editors' eyes on Instagram.

Shannon Thaler
April 23, 2021

In need of some event inspiration? Look no further. Keep scrolling for 17 creative ideas for stage design, catering, florals and more from event designers and suppliers across the U.S. and Canada. We knew our Instagram-stalking skills would come in handy at some point... 

A version of this story appeared in the spring 2021 issue of BizBash.

To come up with creative solutions for hosting virtual and hybrid events, Las Vegas casinos and businesses are employing local event strategy and design company Blueprint Studios for backdrops for livestreamed events.
To come up with creative solutions for hosting virtual and hybrid events, Las Vegas casinos and businesses are employing local event strategy and design company Blueprint Studios for backdrops for livestreamed events.
Photo: Courtesy of Blueprint Studios
The writing was on the wall (literally) at the Craft Cocktail Festival in Chicago, where the event design by Kehoe Designs was nothing short of Insta-worthy.
The writing was on the wall (literally) at the Craft Cocktail Festival in Chicago, where the event design by Kehoe Designs was nothing short of Insta-worthy.
Photo: Ryan Skinner Photography/Courtesy of Kehoe Designs
When asked for a decorative place setting to complement a summer soiree, Toronto-based event rental company Table Tales answered with fruity accents and velvet napkins atop acrylic box charger plates.
When asked for a decorative place setting to complement a summer soiree, Toronto-based event rental company Table Tales answered with fruity accents and velvet napkins atop acrylic box charger plates.
Photo: Liza Litvinovich
Vendors: Styling, Concept Design & Planning: @lachicsoiree; Floral Design: @preciousflowers_; Rentals: @detailzeventrental; Hair: @styledbynadia; Makeup: @prernaco; Pre-Makeup Facial, Manicure & Pedicure: @irenasesthetics, @irenaskincareline; Jean Jackets & Gloves: @maretkendra; Balloons: @magicmoments.balloons; Accessories: @accessoriesbytalia; Wedding Dresses: @toujoursbridal; Desserts: @dolcerosabakes; Model: @samcavanagh; Venue: @themanor1982; Stationary: @pinkpeonypress
With social distancing in mind, Loungeworks Inc. created a seating arrangement for a micro-event in Vancouver complete with stylish seating positioned 6 feet apart.
With social distancing in mind, Loungeworks Inc. created a seating arrangement for a micro-event in Vancouver complete with stylish seating positioned 6 feet apart.
Photo: Courtesy of Loungeworks Inc.
North Georgia-based Sip & Steer put a creative spin on the classic open bar concept by making it mobile (and the perfect backdrop for a photo op).
North Georgia-based Sip & Steer put a creative spin on the classic open bar concept by making it mobile (and the perfect backdrop for a photo op).
Photo: Mackenzie Cox/Courtesy of Sip & Steer
Toronto-based event design firm Megan Wappel Designs put a clever spin on traditional basketball decor with a pastel color palette and 40 hand-painted basketballs suspended over a custom-built shoe bar.
Toronto-based event design firm Megan Wappel Designs put a clever spin on traditional basketball decor with a pastel color palette and 40 hand-painted basketballs suspended over a custom-built shoe bar.
Photo: Courtesy of Megan Wappel Designs
With social distancing in mind, Delaware-based The Cute in Charcuterie Co. is offering grab-and-go charcuterie-inspired cones packed with an assortment of crackers, nuts, meats, cheeses and more.
With social distancing in mind, Delaware-based The Cute in Charcuterie Co. is offering grab-and-go charcuterie-inspired cones packed with an assortment of crackers, nuts, meats, cheeses and more.
Photo: Antoine Goode Photography/Courtesy of The Cute in Charcuterie Co.
At Toronto’s Interior Design Show, event agency TK Events Inc. carved clouds out of quartz to construct this dreamy installation.
At Toronto’s Interior Design Show, event agency TK Events Inc. carved clouds out of quartz to construct this dreamy installation.
Photo: Alex Lukey/Courtesy of TK Events Inc.
This outdoor tea party-themed gathering looked good from every angle thanks to Los Angeles-based event rental company Town and Country Event Rentals.
This outdoor tea party-themed gathering looked good from every angle thanks to Los Angeles-based event rental company Town and Country Event Rentals.
Photo: Andrew Haupt/Courtesy of Town and Country Event Rentals
Event production company VIBE Agency in Miami is drawing virtual event inspiration from the front row of Miu Miu’s spring 2021 virtual fashion show.
Event production company VIBE Agency in Miami is drawing virtual event inspiration from the front row of Miu Miu’s spring 2021 virtual fashion show.
Photo: Miu Miu/Courtesy of VIBE Agency
When looking to revamp its lounge, Nolé Restaurant in New Orleans tapped local event production company Wink Design & Events for a midcentury seating area complete with florals and custom neon signage.
When looking to revamp its lounge, Nolé Restaurant in New Orleans tapped local event production company Wink Design & Events for a midcentury seating area complete with florals and custom neon signage.
Photo: Studio Tran Photography/Courtesy of Wink Design & Events
Pivoting to accommodate virtual event attendees, Daily Palette in Vancouver is putting a creative spin on the charcuterie board with these vegan and vegetarian mini boxes, available for delivery so remote guests can still enjoy the top-notch fare of a live event.
Pivoting to accommodate virtual event attendees, Daily Palette in Vancouver is putting a creative spin on the charcuterie board with these vegan and vegetarian mini boxes, available for delivery so remote guests can still enjoy the top-notch fare of a live event.
Photo: Courtesy of Daily Palette
For this Sangeet in Surrey, British Columbia, local event decor and design company Universal Decor was tapped to bring the outdoor celebration to life with bright colors and photo-worthy backdrops.
For this Sangeet in Surrey, British Columbia, local event decor and design company Universal Decor was tapped to bring the outdoor celebration to life with bright colors and photo-worthy backdrops.
Photo: Courtesy of Universal Decor
At a wedding in Calgary, bridal blog YYC Bride spotted a creative way to welcome guests to an outdoor summer shindig: Cue the frozen rosé pops from FrutaPOP!
At a wedding in Calgary, bridal blog YYC Bride spotted a creative way to welcome guests to an outdoor summer shindig: Cue the frozen rosé pops from FrutaPOP!
Photo: Abby Jiu Photography/Courtesy of YYC Bride
In Montreal, Total Events brought a boardwalk carnival inside a local performance art theater with food vendors, custom carnival signage and classic boardwalk photo ops.
In Montreal, Total Events brought a boardwalk carnival inside a local performance art theater with food vendors, custom carnival signage and classic boardwalk photo ops.
Photo: Jean-Philippe Rossi/Courtesy of Total Events
At a soiree planned by PDR Events in Rhode Island, guests were creatively escorted to their tables with a bit of bubbly and a personalized etched name stirrer.
At a soiree planned by PDR Events in Rhode Island, guests were creatively escorted to their tables with a bit of bubbly and a personalized etched name stirrer.
Photo: Erin McGinn/Courtesy of PDR Events
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