Guests at the Lacoste Live pool party during Coachella in 2012 could cool off with snow cones at a station provided by sponsor Fiji Water.
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The 2011 premiere party for WE TV's Braxton Family Values—a show about singer Toni Braxton—took place atop the London West Hollywood and featured a decidedly feminine look. To gussy up the central pool, florist C.J. Matsumoto covered foam spheres in bright pink flowers, then attached the arrangements to weights anchored to the bottom of the pool.
Photo: Dale Wilcox Photography/DWP
In March, Vogue Eyewear hosted an al fresco party at a private mansion in Los Angeles. In the backyard, beach balls and a gobo of the brand's logo decorated the pool, around which furniture groupings and lanterns hanging from trees created a summery feel.
Photo: Courtesy of Vogue Eyewear
Uplyte Minis LED lights
Photo: Alexandra Agostini
Strings of lights with red Solo cup lampshades hung from the ceiling.
Photo: Susie Montagna
Tuna sashimi on kaffir-lime-scented rice with hibiscus “caviar,” by BG Events and Catering in Boston
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Black Mission fig challah melts with aged cheddar, shallot confit, and thyme, with charred tomato and roasted butternut squash purée, by Chris Brugler Catering in Los Angeles
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Buttermilk-fried chicken and waffle bites with black pepper gravy and scallions, by Oliver & Bonacini Events in Toronto
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Fingerling potato cups filled with truffled steak tartare, by BG Events and Catering in Boston
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A warm-weather take on the food-and-drink pairings trend: one-bite paella skewers served with red and white sangria, by KG Fare Catering & Events in New York.
Photo: Courtesy of KG Fare Catering & Events
Shepherd’s pie with a gougère cup, horseradish potato puree, English peas, pearl onions, and braised beef short rib paired with a mini shot of Guinness from Boutique Bites in Chicago
Photo: Scott Thompson Photography
In New York, El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette serves duck confit and cherry hand pies with Stiegl Pils beer from Austria.
Photo: Alan Gastelum
Roasted calabaza and chorizo tartlette with spiced goat cheese and candied walnut served with a “Not Hot” toddy with sparkling apple cider, Maker’s Mark bourbon, orange, lemon, fresh mint, a touch of honey, and a dash of cinnamon and clove from Creative Tastes Catering & Event Production in Miami
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Thai-style local skirt steak tacos with cilantro, onion, sour cream, and sriracha paired with Phoebe’s Fall Pilsner brewed by Eat & Smile in Washington
Photo: Alexandra Friendly
H&M Loves Coachella
Small rugs and clusters of pillows in mixed patterns and coordinating colors allowed for poolside seating, as well as subtle decor, at the H&M cocktail party. Logo beach balls also floated in the pool, a popular branding approach during the weekend's pool parties.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for H&M
Winter Music Conference
The largest annual electronic dance music gathering in the world, Winter Music Conference celebrated 30 years in Miami from March 24 to 28. At the Red Bull Guest House, which took over the Sagamore Hotel, the Breakfast Sessions buffet served munchies including Pop-Tarts with dipping sauces, mac 'n' cheese, chicken-and-waffle sandwiches, and Twinkies. The buffet was offered as a late-night snack.
Photo: Erik Voake/Red Bull Content Pool
The Summer-Thyme: lemon cocktails mixed with vodka, St. Germain, and honey-thyme lemonade, by Sweet Hospitality Group in New York
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Watermelon cups filled with kalamata olives, feta, and basil, by Word of Mouth Catering in Austin, Texas
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Bloody Mary granitas with poached shrimp, by Lyon & Lyon Catering in Miami
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Lemon curd tartlets topped with candied confection flowers, by Sweet Hospitality Group in New York
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Frozen berry and bourbon lemonades with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, topped with mint and served in Mason jars, by Tasty Catering in Chicago
Photo: James Atkins for BizBash
