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Fresh Faces: 5 New Up-and-Coming Event Companies

The owners of these recently launched companies are jumping into the event industry feet first.

Lauren Matthews

November 20, 2013

(Clockwise, from top left) Karen Ferries; Henrique Saldanha; Christina Stembel; Jesse Friend; Nicole Benjamin and Garrett Sathre

(Clockwise, from top left) Karen Ferries; Henrique Saldanha; Christina Stembel; Jesse Friend; Nicole Benjamin and Garrett Sathre

Photos: Raquel Bianca Creative, LLC (Ferries), Shea Rose Photography (Friend), Courtesy of Vendors (all others)

The 23 entrepreneurs behind these recently launched companies are the event industry’s latest crop of up-and-comers to watch. - See more at: http://www.bizbash.com/fresh_faces_23_new_talents_to_watch/new-york/story/23770/#sthash.fTS542UW.dpuf

The five vendors and event producers behind these recently launched companies from across the United States are the event industry's latest crop of talents to watch:

Karen Ferries, The Cocktail Party Chef

Christina Stembel, Farmgirl Flowers

Henrique Saldanha, Chrome Event Furnishings

Jesse Friend, Edge Events Group

Nicole Benjamin and Garrett Sathre, Hand Made Events

12 Stunning Floral Installations That Are Sure to Spark Event Design Inspiration

10 Inspiring Floral Designs From the Philadelphia Flower Show—Just in Time for Spring

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See These Inventive Centerpieces from the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner

The Ritz-Carlton New York's Intimate Dinner Celebration

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad Celebrated Its Floral Partnership with a Rosy Affair

12 Stunning Floral Installations That Are Sure to Spark Event Design Inspiration

Talk about flower power. These gorgeous displays of bright blooms and sultry succulents can help unleash your creativity for your next event.

10 Inspiring Floral Designs From the Philadelphia Flower Show—Just in Time for Spring

The nation’s largest horticultural event returned this year—back indoors—with an electric theme.

See These Inventive Centerpieces from the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner

The fundraiser celebrated the annual Orchid Show with opulent tablescapes that showcased the elegant flower.

FlowerSchool NY & LA

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad Celebrated Its Floral Partnership with a Rosy Affair

FLOWERBX, the new exclusive floral partner of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, celebrated their partnership with a floral-themed, intimate evening.

The Ritz-Carlton New York's Intimate Dinner Celebration

How the Philadelphia Flower Show Bloomed Bigger and Better in 2022

This year’s event celebrated the restorative and healing power of nature and plants with more offerings and activities.

This year's show featured the work of landscape architects, garden designers, and florists, with an emphasis on diversity both in the demographics of exhibitors, including more female exhibitors than ever before, and in their unique designs.

7 Ways Event Planners Can Navigate the Current Flower Shortage

Struggling farms, supply chain slowdowns and an influx of rescheduled events have created a ‘perfect storm’ in the floral industry. Here’s what event planners should consider as they vet floral vendors right now.

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See Inside Expedia’s Day-to-Night Activation at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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See This Summer's Floral Trends—From Anthuriums to Zinnias

Here’s what floral designers are working with this season.

“Dried flowers are coming back this year after a long hiatus. They will be popular for design due to their longevity, deep rich colors and added visual texture. Among the many popular dried flowers making a comeback are mini pampas grass, star grass, avena and helichrysum, which will be a popular species that designers are leaning towards integrating into arrangements with live flowers.” —Seth Pearsoll, director of design, shows and events for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Pictured: The Samantha from East Olivia's spring collection)

Event Design Inspiration: 10 Over-the-Top Floral Installations

Steal some ideas for your spring and summer soirees from these larger-than-life floral arrangements seen at past events.

In 2018, Luxe Linen asked local designers and florists to create a tablescape around a swatch of fabric from its colorful new line of linens. Held for the first time at the Petersen Automotive Museum’s rooftop, the product launch drew more than 400 high-end event planners, designers, florists, members of the media and more. Designed around Luxe’s bright new Riley linen, this vibrant, summery table was a team-up between Jennifer Naylor Catering & Special Events and Mark’s Garden. See more: Get Inspired by 15 Colorful Twists on a Tropical Theme

Event Planners Are Thinking Micro To Bring Back Live Events

Coastal Cool - One of many hyper-curated tablescapes from Hestia Harlow, the newly launched event platform that's creating a revolution in our industry.

How These Industry Pros Are Keeping the Flower Business Blooming

From DIY kits to pop-up markets, find out how some event designers and florists are pivoting during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Visitors to the pop-ups actually thank us for being there, and you can see on their faces just how happy it makes them to see these gardens appear in their neighborhoods,” says Tom Kehoe about Kehoe Designs' Green Market Gardens.

26 Floral Designers You Should Be Following on Instagram

These colorful photo feeds from florists around the country are chock-full of creative inspiration and ideas for your next event.

Angel Salazar Design (@angelsalazardesign) arranged florals for a Tiffany & Co. event in 2018. See more: Trend Spotted: Floral Installations In Cars

Event Production & Fabrication

See How St-Germain Brought a Floating Meadow to Brooklyn

For its latest summer fete, the French liqueur brand tapped the Gathery and other vendors to create a striking flower-filled meadow that was suspended from the ceiling of a Brooklyn warehouse.

The V.I.P. kickoff event took place June 20. Guests mingled and sipped cocktails under the rear of the structure, where they could view FlowerCult's floral installation.

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