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January 13, 2016
2015 Wedding
2015 Wedding

For a wedding at New York's Wave Hill in June, Jes Gordon of Proper Fun created a pink-and-white color scheme for flowers, which ran down the length of the tables.

Photo: Alberto Vasari
'Modern Luxury Brides' Showcase
'Modern Luxury Brides' Showcase

In 2010, Modern Luxury Brides magazine hosted a showcase at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. The cover of the then-current issue—which showcased pink and peach tones, tulle, and chiffon—inspired the look of the cocktail area. A photo of the Eros statue in London decorated the bar. HMR Designs handled decor.

Photo: Fig Media
The Women's Board Field Museum Gala
The Women's Board Field Museum Gala

In October, the women's board of Chicago's Field Museum hosted a gala with a China theme. HMR Designs employed rosy-hued decor that included pink uplighting on pedestals lining the dining room. Frost handled the lighting.

Photo: Cheri Eisenberg
Brides, Bubbles, and Bliss
Brides, Bubbles, and Bliss

Carasco Photography hosted "Brides, Bubbles, and Bliss" at Chicago's Bridgeport Art Center in 2013. The bridal event showcased tabletops from different vendors. Ashland Addison Florist created a hanging table strewn with hundreds of pink and white orchids.

Photo: Carasco Photography
Professional Convention Management Association Event
Professional Convention Management Association Event

For a P.C.M.A. event in Chicago in January 2015, Kehoe Designs created a mirrored bar with a backdrop in the shape of the Chicago skyline. Pink and blue lights bathed the structure. The event took place at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Photo: Ryan Sjostrom
Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party
Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party

In 2011, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation brought its annual Hot Pink Party, a signature fund-raising event, to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Brooks Brothers donated pink-striped linens, which added a playful touch to tabletops.

Photo: Michael Blanchard Photography
The Ritz Carlton, South Beach "Dripping in Diamonds Event"
The Ritz Carlton, South Beach 'Dripping in Diamonds Event'

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach hosted an event-industry gathering dubbed "Dripping in Diamonds" in winter 2014. Each room featured the work of a different design firm, and Blooming Events International designed the "Perfect Diamond" room in blue hues.

Photo: ManoloDoreste.com
Diffa's Dining by Design New York 2015
Diffa's Dining by Design New York 2015

Inspired by the ceramics of South African artist Ruan Hoffmann and murals by Rebecca Rebouche, interior designer Alexis Givens created a moonlight feast setting for Anthropologie at Diffa's Dining by Design event in March. The ceiling covering was made from bright blue-painted recycled plastic bottles, and pink flowers decked the tables.

Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The Chicago Botanic Garden's Summer Dinner Dance
The Chicago Botanic Garden's Summer Dinner Dance

In June, Event Creative gave the summery gala a blue-and-white decor scheme. Bunches of pale blue hydrangeas decorated the dinner tables.

Photo: Robin Carlson
Art Institute of Chicago Reception
Art Institute of Chicago Reception

Kehoe Designs provided decor for a private reception at the Art Institute of Chicago in winter 2014. The event featured blue spotlights cascading down the wall in a snowy pattern that matched the season.

Photo: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography
The Field Museum Gala
The Field Museum Gala

In 2009, the Chicago museum hosted a blue-hued event to celebrate its diamonds exhibition. To underscore the theme, Frost created a video of falling diamonds that measured 50 by 660 feet.

Photo: Eric Craig for Bizbash
Pink-Theme Baby Shower
Pink-Theme Baby Shower

Paula Biggs, creative director and stylist at Frog Prince Paperie, designed a baby shower with a "pink birdie" theme in 2013. Decked with birdhouses and an elegant birdcage, the sweets table contained treats in an array of soft pinks. It held raspberry mousse with fresh whipped cream, petit fours, meringues, cupcakes, chocolate brownie truffles, and apothecary jars filled with rosy candies.

Photo: Courtesy of Frog Prince Paperie
Chef Dominique Ansel created chocolate oysters for this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
Chef Dominique Ansel created chocolate oysters for this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for SBWFF
Event planners boarded up the exterior of Long View Gallery with pallets and faux brick to create a speakeasy feel. A sign next to the door read: 'Closed for violation of the National Prohibition Act by the order of the United States District Court.' Event security wore mafia-style fedoras to complete the scene.
Event planners boarded up the exterior of Long View Gallery with pallets and faux brick to create a speakeasy feel. A sign next to the door read: "Closed for violation of the National Prohibition Act by the order of the United States District Court." Event security wore mafia-style fedoras to complete the scene.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
Black and gold accents highlighted another full bar, and a birdcage containing a crystal chandelier hung overhead, adding another on-theme element.
Black and gold accents highlighted another full bar, and a birdcage containing a crystal chandelier hung overhead, adding another on-theme element.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
Another custom bar had rows of oversize crystals across its front.
Another custom bar had rows of oversize crystals across its front.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
In the tent, a rustic bar served bourbon and Scotch.
In the tent, a rustic bar served bourbon and Scotch.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
At the entry, a partial wall featured a complex Art Deco pattern surrounding the host company's name.
At the entry, a partial wall featured a complex Art Deco pattern surrounding the host company's name.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
The space was divided into three areas that had their own design themes. One featured black and white furniture, crystal chandeliers, and strings of pearls.
The space was divided into three areas that had their own design themes. One featured black and white furniture, crystal chandeliers, and strings of pearls.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
The downstairs space was decorated in tones of gold and black, used to effect in the draped walls. Seating vignettes included chesterfield sofas and black wing chairs.
The downstairs space was decorated in tones of gold and black, used to effect in the draped walls. Seating vignettes included chesterfield sofas and black wing chairs.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
Roving card dealers dressed in flapper costumes presided over games of blackjack and poker using custom chips—actually chocolate coins—with the company logo.
Roving card dealers dressed in flapper costumes presided over games of blackjack and poker using custom chips—actually chocolate coins—with the company logo.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
Servers from Oysters XO roved the grounds shucking oysters for guests. The uniform, complete with pageboys and suspenders, was meant to evoke the scene around a New York City dock.
Servers from Oysters XO roved the grounds shucking oysters for guests. The uniform, complete with pageboys and suspenders, was meant to evoke the scene around a New York City dock.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
A deconstructed Caesar salad was served by the glass. The stiff romaine leaves mimicked the look of a flapper's feather headdress. Other bites at the event included wasabi deviled eggs, candied bacon, and a 'bees knees' cheese station.
A deconstructed Caesar salad was served by the glass. The stiff romaine leaves mimicked the look of a flapper's feather headdress. Other bites at the event included wasabi deviled eggs, candied bacon, and a "bees knees" cheese station.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
A DJ from Washington Talent Agency spun music from Pink Martini—and offered guests a shot of Maker's Mark. An old-fashioned mail drop collected entries for a drawing to win a bottle of locally made Green Hat Gin.
A DJ from Washington Talent Agency spun music from Pink Martini—and offered guests a shot of Maker's Mark. An old-fashioned mail drop collected entries for a drawing to win a bottle of locally made Green Hat Gin.
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
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