The bar offered wedding-theme cocktails from Real Russian vodka. One drink, the "Perfect Pair," combined vodka with ginger, pear, and thyme.
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Debi Lilly of A Perfect Event decked her reception table with a long runner of green and white hydrangeas. The table had a gentle, flowery fragrance surrounding it.
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The evening had a showcase of tabletop design. Two Sisters Event Design's reception table was inspired by one of the gowns in the fashion show. The back of the dress had dramatic details that inspired the tropical plant and fern centerpieces.
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Ashland Addison Florist brought in a giant prop tree for its whimsical lounge area. The tree was decked with mechanical butterflies that could move their wings.
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Dainty items, including stuffed cherry peppers with Boursin mousse, were presented on silver trays. Guests ate the snacks in cushy lounge areas decorated by several vendors.
Photo: Carasco Photography
For the Washington National Opera benefit, organizers created a canopy to hang over the middle section of the patio, with tents flanking it. The canopy’s design featured a geometric look—in keeping with the building architecture—with perforations that allowed guests to see through to the night sky.
Photo: Yassine El Mansouri
The centerpieces consisted of photos scattered atop raised Lucite platforms, which guests could pick up and look through during the meal. The family-style dinner platters were eventually placed atop the platforms, as well.
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David Stark used 6,000 pounds of recycled paper to create topiary centerpieces, oversize chandeliers, and a podium backdrop.
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Centerpieces That Give Back Instead of flowers, tables at the Ve'ahavta's Starry Night gala in Toronto in November had towering glass vases filled with abstract-looking arrangements of navy and white socks�a donation from McGregor Socks that doubled as charitable gifts to the homeless.
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Hello Kitty by OPI Launch
Nail polish brand OPI celebrated the launch of its new Hello Kitty-theme line with a branded truck that came to New York's West Side Highway and Bryant Park January 21 and 22. The truck gave passersby the chance to test out the new line and take photos with the mascot and also offered hot chocolate and treats from the Hello Kitty Cafe.
Photo: Courtesy of OPI
Topping off the buffet-style dinner, a Hollywood Grammy-Land dessert station will offer sweets like blue chocolate popcorn, Pop Rocks shooters, and liquid chocolate s’mores, as well as cotton candy trees, where guests can grab confections right from the branches.
Photo: Dan Collopy
Streamers fell from the rafters during the show’s opening ceremony, which was broadcast live on the Golf Channel.
Photo: Traci Edwards/The PGA of America
The printed invitation offered three R.S.V.P. options: email, calling a concierge, or mailing a postage-paid response card.
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The show floor included booths from more than 1,000 golf manufacturers and brands, including 284 first-time exhibitors.
Photo: Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America
The P.G.A. Forum Stage, sponsored by Omega, was located on the show floor and served as the location for presentations and panel discussions by golf industry leaders.
Photo: Traci Edwards/The PGA of America
To commemorate the P.G.A. of America’s centennial celebration, organizers created a new lounge just inside the main entrance of the show floor. Signage in the lounge encouraged people to share how P.G.A. professionals have impacted their lives using the hashtag #ThxPGAPro.
Photo: Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America
Maison LancĂ´me Paris Event
Maison Lancôme Paris launched its latest products with a June 14 event at the Academy Mansion in New York. The HL Group's event team spray-painted roses to represent the more than 20 shades of the brand’s foundation.
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Stationed near the zoo's entrance, Ugochi and the Afro Soul Ensemble sang as guests arrived.
Photo: Violet Dominek
Guests who purchased tables at the $15,000 or $25,000 ticket level had access to reserved cabanas after dinner. Top sponsors also had dedicated service staff and champagne service during dinner.
Photo: Alain Milotti
