Candy-Colored Hues
Chicago-based designer Debi Lilly has decorated Easter events with bright, springy flowers (including pink tulips), sky-blue linens, and polka-dot table runners.
Photo: Debi Lilly Design for Albertsons, Safeway
National YoungArts Foundation's Backyard Ball
This year's January 9 gala in Miami had less of a backyard-barbecue feel than previous iterations, with a look modeled on a French garden. Greenery, high hedges, silver tones, and amber lighting all added to the sophisticated, outdoorsy vibe. The event took place at the YoungArts Campus and Wow Factor handled decor. Starr Events also worked on the benefit.
Photo: Courtesy of the National YoungArts Foundation
The Walrus Foundation's Walrus Gala
In January, the Walrus Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Fermenting Cellar in Toronto. The event paid homage to the Canadian city, and the skyline appeared in imagery throughout the event. Tabletops were decked with miniature renderings of the Toronto skyline, created in paper by artist Kalpna Patel.
Photo: Tom Sandler
Last June, Tinsel & Twine styled a lush, cascading floral garland centerpiece for a dinner for fashion brand Vestaire Collective at Gallow Green in New York.
Photo: Courtesy of Tinsel and Twine
A pair of wings from artist Colette Miller of the Global Angel Wings project was the eye-catching emphasis of the table known as “Dancing Angels Along the Mediterranean,” designed by Sterling Engagements and Shawna Yamamoto Event Design.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
Flowers spilled from bowl-like metallic vessels, and blue glassware lent a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired look.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
At a table called “Boho Gypsy Princess,” designed by Bluebell Events and Mark’s Garden, clusters of flowers by type from Revelry Event Design filled vessels of varying kinds and heights.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
Gold stemware and gold-rimmed china added glamour to contrast with the whimsical vibe.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
The “Boheme Botanica” table, designed by Nicole Alexandra Designs and Rebelle Fleurs, took its inspiration from a snakeskin-patterned table linen in tan. The overall look was natural, with rustic wooden accents and lush greenery, but elevated.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
The table known as "Alexandrine’s Romantic Spring Dream” was designed by Kelsey Events and Ixora Floral Studio. Black satin napkins, ornate china, and open roses created a look of sheer opulence.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
“Gold Metallique” linen from Luxe set a backdrop for a rustic-meets-glamorous look in antique ivory and blush tones at the table known as “Memoirs Of Romance," designed by Charis Events & Design and Avant Garden Events.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
Flowers from Avant Garden Events trailed off the edge of the table in a dramatic, asymmetrical arrangement.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
At the “Hibiscus Glitz” table, designed by A Good Affair and Little Hill Floral Designs, Dish Wish Girl provided whimsical rentals: Plates were emblazoned with sayings like “holy shiitake” and “it takes two to mango.”
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
“The Iridescent Allure” table, designed by Hilary Hamer and Commerce Flowers, had a feminine look in pale blue and white with an overall floral motif. Details included mirrored seating cards, taper candles, and crystal glasses and candlesticks.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
At the “Cleopatra” table designed by Eddie Zaratsian, a black and gold palette provided a sumptuous, extravagant look and feel.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
A floral centerpiece added drama suspended over the “Only Love Sees Color” table, designed by Percy Sales Events and Butterfly Floral & Event Design.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
A swirled linen pattern, golden flatware, and jewel-toned florals decked out the “Haute Hacienda” table designed by First Pick Planning and Peony & Plum.
Photo: Krista Mason Photography
Large Aztec rug, price upon request, available in Southern California from Yeah! Rentals
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Moroccan floor pillows, $45 per day, available nationwide from Patina Rentals
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Medium Ladders rug, price upon request, available in Southern California from Yeah! Rentals
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Palm Springs love seat, $500 per day, available nationwide from Patina Rentals
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Stone Wall Citron print premium linen, prices vary by location, available in the mid-Atlantic region and parts of New England from Party Rental Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd.
Morgan, Raja, and Confetti plates, prices vary by location, available in the mid-Atlantic region, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island from Party Rental Ltd.
Photo: Courtesy of Party Rental Ltd.
Mabel emerald pattern items, including napkins, pillows, table runners, drapes, and round table linens, from $3 to $62, available nationwide from La Tavola Fine Linen
Photo: Courtesy of La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Cloud love seat with Pucci pattern, price upon request, available in Southern California from FormDecor
Photo: Courtesy of FormDecor
Blue-and-white brushed-stroke-printed acrylic runner, price upon request, available nationwide from Blueprint Studios
Photo: Courtesy of Blueprint Studios
Watercolor-printed acrylic runner, price upon request, available nationwide from Blueprint Studios
Photo: Courtesy of Blueprint Studios
Goop x Cadillac’s Road to Table Dinner in the Hamptons
Guests enjoyed an intimate dinner inspired by the day’s harvest at a private residence. A portion of ticket sales was donated to Feed Supper, an ongoing campaign to fight hunger in America. This October, the dinner series will move to Napa Valley.
Photo: Hannah Thomson
Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Party
White floral arrangements in blue water were lined with small black gravel to resemble the coral and sand at the bottom of the ocean floor. Simmering black-blue tablecloths added to the “under the sea” effect.
Photo: Mathias Muheim
The Rosé Project Series
Hosted by Kristin Tice Studeman and Surf Lodge owner Jayma Cardoso, the dinner series kicked off on July 7 at Surf Lodge in Montauk.
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Each table served as a base for the ribbons, which were chosen in cool color tones to complement Frost's intimate lighting design.
Photo: Francis Son
The tablecloths also had a web-like design, in keeping with the evening's "Impact From Every Angle" theme.
Photo: Francis Son
For the National Geographic Society’s June 2013 anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C., Syzygy Events International used custom glacier ice sculptures as on-theme centerpieces.
Photo: Robert Isacson
At Diffa Chicago’s Dining by Design in November 2015, Wolf Gordon by the Gettys Group’s table had a "fireplace" that was actually made of illuminated water vapor.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Held in May 2018, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Mission Creek Gala was designed by Gillian Valentine with the goal of highlighting four distinct habitats of the California city, including the coastal wetlands. The coastal habitat had an elegant under-the-sea theme, with light, silver tableware and centerpieces of small tide pools filled with starfish, shells, and other ocean-inspired elements.
Photo: Barron Spafford
At a film benefit honoring Quentin Tarantino, held in December 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the museum’s in-house event department adopted a monochromatic, masculine look. 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.
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
The Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s fall fund-raiser, the Harvest Ball, took place on garden grounds September 22. To underscore the autumnal theme, Botanicals' arrangements of roses also held golden gourds and pumpkins.
Photo: Robin Carlson
BAM's Next Wave Gala
Held in late September at Skylight One Hanson in Brooklyn, BAM’s 30th Next Wave gala featured floral decor by Fleurs Bella. Some guests dined at the former bank's deposit slip tables, where the built-in lamps were engulfed in greenery, roses, and calla lilies.
Photo: Etienne Frossard
Warner Bros. and InStyle's Golden Globes Party
Held in the Beverly Hilton's Oasis Courtyard on Sunday night, the 20th annual Warner Bros. and InStyle party, sponsored by Cadillac and L’Oréal Paris, was designed and produced by JOWY Productions. The team constructed a tent that covered the hotel's fountain, transforming the courtyard into an elegant, living room-inspired atmosphere. Black-and-white color blocking was punctuated by splashes of gold. Bright provided the event rentals, while Wildflower and La Tavola handled linens and SS Scenic provided fabric.
Photo: Heather Kincaid
