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  2. Event Design & Decor

9 Inspiring Event Ideas BizBash Recently Spotted on Instagram

Here are a few photos full of design inspiration that caught our editors' eyes on Instagram.

Kendall Rejent
August 19, 2021

In need of some event inspiration? Look no further. Keep scrolling for a few creative ideas for floral design, catering, seating arrangements 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... 

For a virtual fund-raiser held at Washington, D.C.’s. National Cathedral, RJ Whyte Event Production and lighting designer Atmosphere Inc. created a dynamic backdrop that shifted throughout the evening.
For a virtual fund-raiser held at Washington, D.C.’s. National Cathedral, RJ Whyte Event Production and lighting designer Atmosphere Inc. created a dynamic backdrop that shifted throughout the evening.
Photo: Fritz Photographics
This fashion-inspired pop-up for Amazon’s Making the Cut, created by R. Jack Balthazar and Swisher Productions, allowed participants to walk away with a personalized bandana.
This fashion-inspired pop-up for Amazon’s Making the Cut, created by R. Jack Balthazar and Swisher Productions, allowed participants to walk away with a personalized bandana.
Photo: R. Jack Balthazar, Inc.
In Toronto, Candice&Alison helped reimagine the massive RendezViews patio space as a multi-sensory, color-filled Art Park Hospitality Hub, co-activated by The Fifth and The Ballroom.
In Toronto, Candice&Alison helped reimagine the massive RendezViews patio space as a multi-sensory, color-filled Art Park Hospitality Hub, co-activated by The Fifth and The Ballroom.
Photo: Jonathan Gazze
To serve as a love letter to New York, fashion brand Kate Spade worked with local florists including Tin Can Studios to create a bicycle filled with blooms.
To serve as a love letter to New York, fashion brand Kate Spade worked with local florists including Tin Can Studios to create a bicycle filled with blooms.
Photo: Tin Can Studios/Ingrid Carozzi
Event specialists Joy n Company gave an outdoor desert space in Southern California an at-home feel with lounging furniture by local company Signature Party Rentals.
Event specialists Joy n Company gave an outdoor desert space in Southern California an at-home feel with lounging furniture by local company Signature Party Rentals.
Photo: Wheeland Photography
To help make Energy Disruptors’ #EDU2019 activation more guest-oriented, Canadian virtual and live planners e=mc² events added body-length, banana-like cushions, making the seating area twice as relaxing.
To help make Energy Disruptors’ #EDU2019 activation more guest-oriented, Canadian virtual and live planners e=mc² events added body-length, banana-like cushions, making the seating area twice as relaxing.
Photo: Kristy Reimer Photography
At the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Winston Flowers created a bold floral installation inspired by modern art.
At the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Winston Flowers created a bold floral installation inspired by modern art.
Photo: Katelyn Rose Photography
The Shipyards of North Vancouver hosted local entertainment company NZR Productions for a specialty Valentine’s Day-inspired circus act that had them roaming through the streets.
The Shipyards of North Vancouver hosted local entertainment company NZR Productions for a specialty Valentine’s Day-inspired circus act that had them roaming through the streets.
Photo: Mark Teasdale
Need some sweet inspiration for a golf-themed event? These cupcakes from Toronto-based event and catering agency Eatertainment make for a clever confection.
Need some sweet inspiration for a golf-themed event? These cupcakes from Toronto-based event and catering agency Eatertainment make for a clever confection.
Photo: Madame Dibou les gâteaux
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