Winter Wonderland

To highlight its upcoming movie Northpole, the Hallmark Channel created Christmas in July at a private residence in Beverly Hills. The event, produced by Along Came Mary Events, featured a dessert buffet table beneath dozens of sparkling crystal chandeliers in the grand ballroom.

The Washington National Opera Ball took over the ceremonial building at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in 2010. Event producer Sandi Hoffman of Sandi R. Hoffman Special Events transformed the lobby into a winter landscape with plush white carpets and white birch trees lining the hallway.

Ronald McDonald House Toronto hosted its annual holiday-time gala at the Carlu in December. McNabb Roick Events reflected the Holiday Chic: Sparkle theme in sequined table linens and the crystal candle holders that served as centerpieces.

For a winter-themed corporate party, design director Andrew Zill of Baltimore-based Feats Inc. created a snowy scene that included a glowing bar anchored by a crystal-flocked tree.

Fox's T.C.A. party got a winter wonderland look.

Guests could pose for photographs in a sleigh at the entrance.

LEDs in trees simulated a falling-snow effect.

Lucite chandeliers with evergreen floral pieces bordered the mantel of the fake fireplace in the bar area. A white reindeer head hung above it.

Snowflakes lit curtains along the aquarium's south corridor, which lead to the cocktail reception. Severs circulated with trays of champagne.

At an in-office preview for its clients' wares during the holidays in 2015, Los Angeles-based PR agency BWR offered a metallic dessert bar decorated with the word “Joy” in marquee-style letters.