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Innovative Backdrops

March 22, 2012
A balloon backdrop behind a glowing bar set the stage for the after-party at the museum.
A balloon backdrop behind a glowing bar set the stage for the after-party at the museum.
Photo: Liz Linder
Much like the set decorators for the TV show, Invision Events spent time researching Prohibition-era Atlantic City to create historically appropriate scenery for the New York premiere party. One example of this was the Rink Bar's 40-foot-long bar, which was resurfaced with vintage posters from the storefronts that lined the boardwalk during the 1920s.
Much like the set decorators for the TV show, Invision Events spent time researching Prohibition-era Atlantic City to create historically appropriate scenery for the New York premiere party. One example of this was the Rink Bar's 40-foot-long bar, which was resurfaced with vintage posters from the storefronts that lined the boardwalk during the 1920s.
Photo: Keith Sirchio for BizBash
Absolut launched a 2011 limited edition bottle on December 1 at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox. The step-and-repeat employed shelves holding dozens of the new bottles.
Absolut launched a 2011 limited edition bottle on December 1 at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox. The step-and-repeat employed shelves holding dozens of the new bottles.
Photo: Sonia Recchia/Pimentel Photo
During the VitaminWater Rooftop series during the Toronto International Film Festival in September, the Mint Agency created a step-and-repeat that displayed sponsor logos in antique frames.
During the VitaminWater Rooftop series during the Toronto International Film Festival in September, the Mint Agency created a step-and-repeat that displayed sponsor logos in antique frames.
Photo: Euan Lampitt of the Mint Agency
For a dandy-themed graduation party in Hollywood, Canvas & Canopy designed a dessert buffet that eschewed the twee look in favor of a sophisticated display of treats on cake stands made from vintage candlesticks and shelves built using industrial pipes.
For a dandy-themed graduation party in Hollywood, Canvas & Canopy designed a dessert buffet that eschewed the twee look in favor of a sophisticated display of treats on cake stands made from vintage candlesticks and shelves built using industrial pipes.
Photo: Jonathan Moore
An interactive Twitter installation took up a seminar room of the Weston Family Learning Centre. Tweets were projected onto screens and the largest screen was interactive. As guests approached the screen, bubbles moved to form silhouettes.
An interactive Twitter installation took up a seminar room of the Weston Family Learning Centre. Tweets were projected onto screens and the largest screen was interactive. As guests approached the screen, bubbles moved to form silhouettes.
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
In July at Travel & Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards in New York, sponsor Patrón displayed a sleek wall that housed five tanks of Patrón-based cocktails from which guests could pour their own drinks.
In July at Travel & Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards in New York, sponsor Patrón displayed a sleek wall that housed five tanks of Patrón-based cocktails from which guests could pour their own drinks.
Photo: Diane Bondareef/Travel + Leisure
'Washingtonian' Bride & Groom Unveiled Event
'Washingtonian' Bride & Groom Unveiled Event
Monochrome weddings are getting an updated twist lately, as seen in the table and setup by Edge Floral Event Designers. Think understated—even rustic—furnishings that allow details like flowers and wallpaper to pop without looking overdone.
Photo: Rodney Bailey
Corinthian Events designed the event, bringing in bright marquee lights and a bright orange 'Grub' sign to denote the buffet area.
Corinthian Events designed the event, bringing in bright marquee lights and a bright orange "Grub" sign to denote the buffet area.
Photo: David Fox
2010 McGraw-Hill Harold W. McGaw Jr. Prize in Education Gala
2010 McGraw-Hill Harold W. McGaw Jr. Prize in Education Gala

To separate the perimeter—where cocktails were held—from the dinner area for the event's 2010 iteration, the team hung large lampshades from the ceiling. The pieces measured about two feet high and 22 inches in diameter, and their black and white embellishments were replicated in a pattern projected on the floors. The event again took place at the New York Public Library, with Bakula Design overseeing decor.

Photo: Amy Coady
Lowline Underground Garden Party
Lowline Underground Garden Party

Celebrating the city's urban grit, the arrivals wall mixed concrete blocks with exotic florals. Adore and Terrain handled event decor.

Photo: Limor Garfinkle
For the poolside party, the Breakers constructed an elaborate ice sculpture featuring an array of encased fish and seafood.
For the poolside party, the Breakers constructed an elaborate ice sculpture featuring an array of encased fish and seafood.
Photo: Jeremie Barlow
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Hennessy returned to Gov Ball with its revamped Hennessy Highline. Festivalgoers stopped by for live mural paintings, DJ sets between performances, custom photo ops, and an interactive claw machine where fans lined up for a shot at exclusive Hennessy premiums, as well as cocktails like the Henny-Rita, Hennessy Berry Mojito, and Hennessy Pineapple. See more: Gov Ball 2025: 25+ Eye-Catching Brand Activations From the NYC Music Festival
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