neon color event

The Emmy Governors Ball got a look inspired by the late designer Tony Duquette and Xanadu.

Purple napkins popped against orange tablecloths.

The custom-built ballroom stage was 60 feet wide.

Brightly colored hanging lanterns helped light the space.

La Premier's floral arrangements included 9,000 orchids, 20,000 roses, 3,000 pheasant and peacock feathers, and 600 colorfully painted Manzanita branches.

LEDs from Images by Lighting changed color against tall beaded columns.

Plush purple seating arrangements lent an opulent look—although Sequoia's Cheryl Cecchetto reported the fabric cost just $4 per yard.

Grey Goose was the official spirits sponsor, pouring cocktails like "the Emmy" from its ice bars.

Organizers repainted and repurposed Deco-style pedestals.

Performers covered the genres of jazz, Latin, pop, R&B, and dance music from two stages.