Paris is legendary for its romance and beauty and has been an enduring inspiration for event planners. Here's a look at clever and classic ideas that can bring the French city to life, ranging from icy Eiffel Towers to cancan dancers, towers of macarons, and entertainers decked in Marie-Antoinette-style wigs.
'Julie & Julia' Premiere
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Fête Paradiso
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Jason Wu for Target Press Preview
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The Lyric Opera of Chicago's Fantasy of the Opera Gala
Photo: Rick Aguilar
The Washington Ballet's Hemingway in Paris Ball
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Reprise Parisienne at Art Basel
Photo: Jipsy Castillo
Hermès Chicago Store Opening
Photo: Barry Brecheisen
Travel Channel Event
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Chambord Vodka Launch Party
Photo: Alex Escarpanter
World Presidents' Organization New England Chapter Gala
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Universal Studios' Chiller Eyegore Awards
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Columbia Tristar’s 'Marie Antoinette' Premiere Party
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Joffrey Ballet's Winter Luncheon
Photo: Robert Carl Photography
Lingerie Française Paris Runway Show
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'TV Guide's 2007 Emmy After-Party
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Phillips Collection Gala
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Apéritif à la Française French Cocktail Hour
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The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada's All That Glitters Gala
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Washington National Opera’s Midwinter Fete
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