Washington celebrated the 57th inauguration of President Barack Obama in January. Although not as splashy as his first, the long weekend of events still had its memorable Âmoments and controversies: Beyoncé admitted to lip-synching the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony, and Ticketmaster mistakenly sold ÂInaugural Ball tickets a day early. In a sign of the times, ball guests created a sea of smartphones as they recorded the Obamas dancing while Jennifer Hudson sang.
HBO's huge bash, overseen by vice president of special events Cindy Tenner with designer collaborator Billy Butchkavitz, took place in the Pacific Design Center's fountain plaza. Organizers took inspiration for the massive, colorful alfresco party space from peacock feathers, with a color palette of blue and green with silver accents.
The colorful peacock theme carried through to the graphic press wall.
Inside HBO's clear tent, a 28-foot-high, 24-foot-round chandelier from Set Masters was the party's centerpiece, and a lounge within the structure provided additional seating.
Abstract peacock feather designs decked everything from the carpeting to floral vessels and linens. Translucent blue skin dressed the event's custom dining pavilion. Rentals came from Town & Country.
