XO laptops replaced flowers as centerpieces in the dining room, flashing images of bouquets and alerting diners to their next course.
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Stephanie Goto also skipped a centerpiece, instead creating what she called a "chan-dine-lier." Designed to feel like dining inside of a chandelier, the quirky table was encircled by fluorescent PVC strips. Inside, a circular bench surrounding the table was interrupted every few feet with a 2-D cut-out of a seated person.
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Centerpieces were instructed to make eye contact with guests, and communicate only nonverbally.
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The “Land, Sea, and Sky” theme of the National Geographic flag inspired an array custom tables and toppers, including glacier ice sculptures. Syzygy Events International created the custom pieces for the event.
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The centerpieces consisted of photos scattered atop raised Lucite platforms, which guests could pick up and look through during the meal. The family-style dinner platters were eventually placed atop the platforms, as well.
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A mix of round and rectangular clear Lucite tables formed the dinner setup in the atrium. The sleek look was matched by clear chargers and ghost chairs; clusters of pillar candles replaced flowers as centerpieces.
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Yellin embedded his blocks with cloudy forms and cut-out images of people to convey the sky, memories, and detritus.
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The iPad centerpieces from Keep Interacting can be customized for events.
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