“Rather than a traditional winter-themed holiday event, we’ve imagined that this company has decided to treat employees to a unique tropical retreat that creatively accommodates the company’s eco-conscious initiatives. Inspired by Bali, the decor has an airy, organic feel with a palette of earth tones, and the cuisine is Asian-inspired. A venue with wooden floors and bow truss ceilings is key for creating a lush, tropical environment with an outdoor feel. The theme also highlights decor that can be re-used. In lieu of gifts, the company will plant a tree for each person that attends the event through a local environmental nonprofit.”—David Judaken and April Luca of DNA Events
“In an effort to avoid disposable paper escort cards, small glass terrariums personalized with guests’ names each contain a succulent. The type of succulent indicates at which table the person will be seated, and they can be taken home at the end of the night.” Cube Aeriums, $22 to $29, from Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco
“One wall of the venue is designed as a branded living wall made from drought-resistant succulents, created by Nature’s Rentals. The company’s logo is written horizontally and vertically. The wall can be reinstalled in the company’s main office as a permanent installation with an irrigation system after the event.”
“Each table has a low arrangement comprised of one type of succulent. Using drought-resistant, living plants instead of cut flowers in the center- pieces means that they can be taken home later, not thrown away.” Arrangement by Britton Neubacher of Tend
“One wall holds multiple recycled-cardboard deer heads, with a single red one for fun.” Micro-Buck Deer Trophy, $13, from Cardboard Safari
Since 2005, Fox has introduced its fall season with the same eco-friendly casino-theme event. At this year's September 9 bash at the Bungalow in Santa Monica, California, locally grown flowers in bamboo vases complemented the existing decor at the Bungalow. "No synthetic chemicals were used in the fertilizers, the organic waste is composted and decomposed," said Brian Worley, co-owner of YourBash, which designed and produced the event.
