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May 9, 2015
Pergola's "Enchanted Forest" Spring Fling
Pergola's 'Enchanted Forest' Spring Fling

On April 21, the New York-based Mediterranean restaurant Pergola hosted its annual spring party, which had an "Enchanted Forest" theme. Florist Ed Libby decked the space with spring-like elements including cherry blossoms and vines; he also created a living floral installation featuring the letter "P."

Photo: Sunny Norton
60th Annual Corcoran Ball
60th Annual Corcoran Ball

The Women’s Committee for the Corcoran Gallery of Art hosted its 60th annual Corcoran Ball on April 17 in Washington. Design Foundry suspended different sizes and styles of orange lanterns from the ceiling of the reception tent.

Photo: Pepe Gomez
Citi V.I.P. Lounge at Global Citizen Earth Day
Citi V.I.P. Lounge at Global Citizen Earth Day

On April 18, Citi hosted a V.I.P. lounge at the Global Poverty Project's Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Festival in Washington. MAC Presents created a custom "grass graffiti wall," which had neon logos for Citi, its "ThankYou" rewards program, and Global Citizens 2015 Earth Day.

Photo: Ryan Fitch
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For the Toronto International Film Festival’s opening-night party in September, producer Barbara Hershenhorn of Party Barbara Company surrounded the DJ booth in the main room with 18 TV screens looping a futuristic video.
For the Toronto International Film Festival’s opening-night party in September, producer Barbara Hershenhorn of Party Barbara Company surrounded the DJ booth in the main room with 18 TV screens looping a futuristic video.
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
At the Art Ball at the Dallas Museum of Art in April, Todd Events used honeycomb walls, interior Versa tubes, and lighting elements to build a decorative platform for DJ Lucy Wrubel over the registration desk.
At the Art Ball at the Dallas Museum of Art in April, Todd Events used honeycomb walls, interior Versa tubes, and lighting elements to build a decorative platform for DJ Lucy Wrubel over the registration desk.
Photo: Steve Wrubel
As part of Rolling Stone's “Rock Weekend” festivities at the Super Bowl in February, artists like Pete Wentz got behind the turntables in a flying DJ booth during a bash at the Crane Bay.
As part of Rolling Stone's “Rock Weekend” festivities at the Super Bowl in February, artists like Pete Wentz got behind the turntables in a flying DJ booth during a bash at the Crane Bay.
Photo: Sean Smith Photography
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In early April, attendees were sent a pre-arrival package that included a welcome note and a metal luggage tag.
In early April, attendees were sent a pre-arrival package that included a welcome note and a metal luggage tag.
Photo: Courtesy of Gifts for the Good Life
Fluf makes durable, reusable lunch and snack bags (from $18; bulk pricing available) that can be customized.
Fluf makes durable, reusable lunch and snack bags (from $18; bulk pricing available) that can be customized.
Photo: Courtesy of Fluf
A branded leather luggage tag and passport case ($83 for the set; bulk pricing available) from Graphic Image comes in several colors and embossed finishes.
A branded leather luggage tag and passport case ($83 for the set; bulk pricing available) from Graphic Image comes in several colors and embossed finishes.
Photo: Courtesy of Graphic Image
Guests received a minibar kit that included recipes for three cocktails and the ingredients needed to make them, like Red Bull, Goldschlager, and candy drink stirrers.
Guests received a minibar kit that included recipes for three cocktails and the ingredients needed to make them, like Red Bull, Goldschlager, and candy drink stirrers.
Photo: Readyluck
The welcome totes also included a trifold vanity kit. Each day of the conference had its own corresponding pouch of items. The “Get Ready” section included bath salts, an aromatherapy candle, and a box of matches. The “Engage” pouch had a tube of mints, lip balm, and massage cream. The “Glow” pouch featured items intended for use at the gala event, like nail polish, a mirror, and a portable kit with Band-Aids, blotting papers, and fashion tape.
The welcome totes also included a trifold vanity kit. Each day of the conference had its own corresponding pouch of items. The “Get Ready” section included bath salts, an aromatherapy candle, and a box of matches. The “Engage” pouch had a tube of mints, lip balm, and massage cream. The “Glow” pouch featured items intended for use at the gala event, like nail polish, a mirror, and a portable kit with Band-Aids, blotting papers, and fashion tape.
Photo: Readyluck
At the end of the first night’s poolside welcome party, everyone was given a “Hydrate and Chill” kit designed to help them beat the Vegas heat. The package included a fan, a water mister, a bottle of sleep-inducing Dream Water, and an insulated cup.
At the end of the first night’s poolside welcome party, everyone was given a “Hydrate and Chill” kit designed to help them beat the Vegas heat. The package included a fan, a water mister, a bottle of sleep-inducing Dream Water, and an insulated cup.
Photo: Courtesy of Gifts for the Good Life
RuMe is a lifestyle brand that focuses on using less and reusing more. Its customizable (and, of course, reusable) tote bags, $12.95, hold as much as 50 pounds.
RuMe is a lifestyle brand that focuses on using less and reusing more. Its customizable (and, of course, reusable) tote bags, $12.95, hold as much as 50 pounds.
Photo: Paul Miller
Marcy Blum Associates built a bakery-style display case to offer guests breakfast-to-go treats from New York bakeries at the end of a wedding reception.
Marcy Blum Associates built a bakery-style display case to offer guests breakfast-to-go treats from New York bakeries at the end of a wedding reception.
Photo: Eliot Holzman Photograph
The event also showcased tabletops from different vendors. Ashland Addison Florist created a hanging table strewn with hundreds of pink and white orchids.
The event also showcased tabletops from different vendors. Ashland Addison Florist created a hanging table strewn with hundreds of pink and white orchids.
Photo: Carasco Photography
Fox Upfront Party
Fox Upfront Party
Fox also brought back the illuminated balloons it had last year, using the inflatables printed with the names of shows to guide guests through the dark.
Photo: André Maier Photography
Signage: Vintage- and Billboard-Style Displays
Signage: Vintage- and Billboard-Style Displays

New York-based event designer David Stark says vintage- and billboard-style signage, like a glowing marquee, is still a popular trend that will carry over into the holidays.

Photo: Courtesy of David Stark
Gifts: Practical Favors
Gifts: Practical Favors

At the City View Loft party, guests got to pick and choose hangover cures to take home as practical favors.

Photo: Courtesy of City View Lofts
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