A bar mitzvah designed by New York-based David Stark Design and Production had custom super-size signs, like an “Eat” sign made out of favorite books.
Photo: Susan Montagna
A futuristic bat mitzvah designed by Washington, D.C.-based Terri Bergman of Terri Bergman Events featured a custom soda bar fabricated by Chicka Event Production with built-in iPod listening stations.
Photo: Michael Kress Photography
A Pop Art-inspired bat mitzvah, designed by Danielle Couick of Magnolia Bluebird Design & Events, was held at the Decatur House in Washington, D.C.
Photo: Rodney Bailey
The Pop Art-inspired design featured neon pops of color and graphic wall panels.
Photo: Rodney Bailey
An illuminated “Drink” sign was constructed using thousands of crayons. After the party, the books and coloring supplies were donated to local charities.
Photo: Susan Montagna
“Glassware can be mixed and matched to complement any color palette." —Jaime Geffen of YourBash in Santa Monica, California Colored glassware, prices upon request, available nationwide from Casa de Perrin
Photo: Courtesy of Casa de Perrin
“The Montana collection from Blueprint Studios is made from reclaimed wood, has a strong, solid feel, and can be used to create a number of different looks—from rustic cabin to contemporary loft—depending on the furniture you mix with it.” —Brian Worley of YourBash in Santa Monica The Montana collection, pricing varies, available nationwide from Blueprint Studios
Photo: Irja Elisa Photography
“The Conveyer Belt by Signature Rentals is our personal favorite rental because it is a unique alternative to welcome cocktail, desserts, and food stations.” —Jeffry Roick of McNabb Roick Events in Toronto Conveyer Belt, $1,500, available in Canada from Signature Event Rental Shoppe
Photo: Henry Lin
At the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS' Dining by Design benefit in New York in 2012, David Stark's installation for Benjamin Moore used real books and hand-made pop-up books to highlight the concept behind the brand's slogan: “A whole new chapter in paint color technology is being written.”
Photo: Ronnie Andren for BizBash
For an event for Munchkin baby products in Los Angeles in November, Jeannie Savage of Details Details used toys on the tabletops to "evoke childhood memories," she said, for the bloggers, event planners, and influential mom guests in attendance.
Photo: Jessica Claire
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario's "Cirque"
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario hosted its 14th annual fund-raising gala on April 25 at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex. Instead of traditional floral centerpieces, designer Bill Fulghum decked tables at the circus-theme event with giant pieces of cotton candy.
Photo: Photagonist.ca
