Macklemore's hit song “Thrift Shop” was topping charts when Roth Capital Partners held its annual conference in March at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel—and it brought in the rapper for entertainment. The firm played up the performance with an overall eye-catching, thrift-store theme with design from Elite Productions. Funky furniture and accent pieces made a lounge space feel like a vintage living room.
In a photo booth, guests posted with chalkboard signage bearing elegant French phrases.
At the Washington event, servers in retro-style uniforms—and with 1960s-style hairdos— shook up martinis at mirrored bars.
Masked servers roamed Revel's event during the cocktail hour. The evening's design was inspired by "a fashionable twist on a fairytale, with hints of mystery and sex appeal," said a company rep. The servers held an appetizer known as the "Vegetable Garden," which comprised raw spring vegetables with a trio of dips.
Underscoring the theme of Tassels and Tastemakers, dream catchers hung throughout the space. The ethereal decorations had woven-in hashtags that encouraged guests to post pictures to social media.
In Toronto, Weddingbells magazine celebrated its 30th birthday with a bash at the Design Exchange on April 1. The event featured prominent branding with illuminated letters flanking the DJ booth; the dance floor also showcased the magazine's name and milestone anniversary.
Weiss and her team sourced vintage furniture—a dresser, lamp, and chair—and Mark's Garden planted them with succulents and other greenery to create a dramatic, organic look for a display.
The trend of chinoiserie is resurfacing, and Weiss accented an area of the party space with upturned parasols to offer an alternative take on the concept.
