8 Tabletop Designs From ISES Competition at BizBash Expo

Jessica Flores
October 28, 2010
On Wednesday, eight design firms participated in a tabletop design competition sponsored by the metro New York chapter of the International Special Events Society at the BizBash Expo at the Javits Center. The designers created holiday-themed tables with rental items donated by Party Rental Ltd.
 
Event industry judges named Fourth Wall Events the first place winner for “A Twist on Christmas,” which included a whimsical black-and-white patterned tablecloth, a large red, white, and green floral centerpiece, and mossy accents. Neuman’s Catering won second place for a Halloween-themed setting, and Private Receptions took home the third-place award for a design inspired by Valentine's Day. Here’s a look at all of the entries.
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The winning design, by Fourth Wall Events, was a gothic spin on Christmas with green and black accents and mirrored moss-covered ornaments hanging from a round centerpiece of flowers and branches.
The winning design, by Fourth Wall Events, was a gothic spin on Christmas with green and black accents and mirrored moss-covered ornaments hanging from a round centerpiece of flowers and branches.
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Neuman's Halloween-themed tabletop was full of spooky surprises, including skeleton-hand napkin rings, mini coffins and cauldrons, and a hilltop centerpiece with an old fence and shrubbery.
Neuman's Halloween-themed tabletop was full of spooky surprises, including skeleton-hand napkin rings, mini coffins and cauldrons, and a hilltop centerpiece with an old fence and shrubbery.
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Private Receptions' 'Vintage Valentine' included small bouquets of pink and white flowers. Old-fashioned liquor bottles served as vases, and large red roses in champagne glasses topped pink patterned plates.
Private Receptions' "Vintage Valentine" included small bouquets of pink and white flowers. Old-fashioned liquor bottles served as vases, and large red roses in champagne glasses topped pink patterned plates.
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Love and Philanthropy Flowers and Events' tabletop included a glowing New Year's ball centerpiece made of roses, as well as silver and black linens and glassware.
Love and Philanthropy Flowers and Events' tabletop included a glowing New Year's ball centerpiece made of roses, as well as silver and black linens and glassware.
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Frank Alexander's understated 'Silhouette' had chalk outlines of glassware and place settings and an oversize vase filled with white flowers.
Frank Alexander's understated "Silhouette" had chalk outlines of glassware and place settings and an oversize vase filled with white flowers.
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PBG Event Productions' 'White Roses on Ice' included white and clear rental items, as well as a tall center column that went through the table and displayed arrangements of white roses. Hanging crystals added to the frosty look.
PBG Event Productions' "White Roses on Ice" included white and clear rental items, as well as a tall center column that went through the table and displayed arrangements of white roses. Hanging crystals added to the frosty look.
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Pink Powered by Moss's tabletop had a Valentine's Day look, with pink and white scrims and colored candy arranged into patterns on the table's surface.
Pink Powered by Moss's tabletop had a Valentine's Day look, with pink and white scrims and colored candy arranged into patterns on the table's surface.
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Glazier Group's 'Holiday Delights' had a Thanksgiving look, incorporating cranberries and harvest colors such as copper and bronze accents. An assortment of sweets served as a centerpiece.
Glazier Group's "Holiday Delights" had a Thanksgiving look, incorporating cranberries and harvest colors such as copper and bronze accents. An assortment of sweets served as a centerpiece.
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