Social Event Ideas

Perfect for all events, from intimate gatherings to grand affairs

February 7, 2014

The North East Gallery with floor-to-ceiling windows

The North East Gallery with floor-to-ceiling windows

Florals and place cards

Florals and place cards

Winter-theme settings in the Gallery Ballroom

Winter-theme settings in the Gallery Ballroom

Gallery Northeast reception

Gallery Northeast reception

Studio cocktail reception

Studio cocktail reception

Tartinestation

Tartinestation

Table setting for a wedding

Table setting for a wedding

Social event tables and florals

Social event tables and florals

Candlelit grand staircase

Candlelit grand staircase

Centerpiece by BLOOM

Centerpiece by BLOOM

'Choose a location where you can offer respite for guests—whether that’s shade elements, indoor-outdoor flow, or partial coverage,' Carlisi suggests. 'It’s all about asking: How many options do we have, and how many ways can we use the space creatively?”

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Event Design & Decor

7 Smart Ways to Beat the Heat at Outdoor Events

Atlanta-based event designer Frank Carlisi shares pro tips for keeping guests cool, your food fresh, and the vibe polished when temps rise.

'Choose a location where you can offer respite for guests—whether that’s shade elements, indoor-outdoor flow, or partial coverage,' Carlisi suggests. 'It’s all about asking: How many options do we have, and how many ways can we use the space creatively?”

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At the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., the network offered the show’s superfans a fun secret spy lair.

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Event Design & Decor

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Rosé Day Los Angeles took place on June 14. The event is produced by an experienced hospitality team led by Ben Biscotti of 1iota Productions; nightlife visionaries Sylvain Bitton, JT Torregiani, and David Jarrett; Tony Schubert of Event Eleven; and culinary icon Marc Forgione.

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Event Design & Decor

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Tackle this tried-and-true theme with decor ideas that walk the tightrope between fun and fashionable.

Talk about an over-the-top birthday party: In 2019, philanthropists Christine and Gabriel Chiu hosted a carnival-inspired bash at a children's museum in Santa Monica, Calif., for their son's first birthday. The Chius worked with Aliana Events to produce the event, inspired by the Santa Monica Pier, with carnival games, an arcade, puppets, and this oversized Ferris wheel filled with flowers. See more: This Toddler's Birthday Party Had a Gucci Claw Machine

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Southern California's Hotel del Coronado has completed a $550 million restoration, highlighted by the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building and a range of upgraded event and group offerings. Key event spaces—including the historic Crown Room, Coronet Room, and Ocean Ballroom—have been meticulously restored. The resort's broader transformation includes the Southpointe Event Center, featuring a 15,000-square-foot ballroom and adjacent lawn, plus updated guest rooms and amenities across the property.

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Millennials, this one's for you. The streamer welcomed thousands of guests during a four-day experience celebrating its beloved '90s and '00s IP.

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