6. Lobster Salad in Ice Cups

“Another hors d’oeuvre idea: Chilled lobster salad with Pernod aioli, topped with Russian osetra caviar and Kiev lemon crème fraiche served in dill-infused ice cups.” Catering by Chef Saon Brice of Linwoods Catering
Photo: Artemas Mott
14. White Floral "Snowball" Centerpieces

“Tables also display white monochromatic floral ‘snowball’ centerpieces on glass pedestals. Small tags attached to the arrangements encourage guests to hit the savory-and-sweet vodka snowball station, with syrup flavors like chocolate-rosemary and limoncello-basil.” Floral design by Feats Inc.
Photo: Remsburg Photography
19. Candy Jewels

“A candy shop opens to reveal bejeweled confections. Intricate candy necklaces and glittering bon-bons become takeaways.” Chocolate necklace, $60, from JinJu Chocolates
Photo: Courtesy of JinJu Chocolates

An actor wearing a fuzzy, monster-paw-like glove handed guests drinks from behind a curtain.
Photo: Jill Tiongco Photography
4. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Primetime Emmy Awards

#4 Entertainment & Media Event
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Primetime Emmy Awards honor TV’s best. The crowd moves from the show to the academy’s splashy annual Governors Ball for about 3,900 guests; the ball is billed as the largest formal dinner in the U.S. Next: September 23, 2012
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Primetime Emmy Awards honor TV’s best. The crowd moves from the show to the academy’s splashy annual Governors Ball for about 3,900 guests; the ball is billed as the largest formal dinner in the U.S. Next: September 23, 2012
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography