The event's menu items also reflected the black-and-white theme.
For the 2008 event in Toronto, graffiti artist Mike Echlin painted trees against a black backdrop for a haunted-forest effect.
Lush canopies of natural greenery popped against neon green Lucite tabletops at the Museum of Modern Art’s 2013 Party in the Garden benefit in New York.Â
Event planner AndrĂ© Wells designed the 2010 Washington Ballet ball around the gala chair’s favorite color. Nearly every shade of purple was used in event, dubbed the “Purple Rain Ball.”Â
The May 13 fund-raiser took place at New York's Plaza Hotel, and the college wanted centerpieces to make a big splash. Accordingly, Patt Glenn Productions created paper daffodils that ranged from three to six feet tall. The springy works were auctioned off after the benefit, and proceeds went toward cancer research.
On May 17, the organization hosted its whimsical benefit at the Tampa Convention Center. "It’s a huge space to decorate and was a challenge for our decorators to do on a budget," said a rep for the charity. The theme was "Madagascar," and the event had several tropes inspired by exotic animals—including tabletop flowers arranged to look like peacocks. The flashy centerpieces helped add warmth to the sprawling new venue. Gold Productions handled decor.
