Instead of a traditional escort card table, guests snipped off their seating assignments, which dangled from umbrellas, at a wedding designed by Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based catering and event company the JDK Group.
Photo: Leslie Gilbert Photography
For an art-theme event, Brooklyn, New York-based floral, decor, and production company Birch Events created the bar’s backdrop out of all-white paintbrushes.
Photo: Courtesy of Birch Events
Escort cards attached to paper cranes were displayed on a large triangular frame at a wedding designed by Janda. “It was a work of art that kept guests talking and talking,” she says.
Photo: Brittany Bekas
Instead of giving away too many party favors, the guests at a preppy party by Magnolia Bluebird picked their favorite charms and adorned leather headbands, key chains, bracelets, rings, or ponytail holders for personalized gifts.
Photo: Rodney Bailey Photography
At a baby shower created by Chicago-based Christina Janda Design & Events, guests took home a vintage cup and saucer filled with big blooming flowers.
Photo: Courtesy of Christine Janda Design & Events
Instead of over-the-top decor, New York-based event designer Jes Gordon used subtle silver trophies as vases for a sports-theme bar mitzvah.
Photo: Alberto Vasari
Cloud Catering provided street cart-style grub for the crowd, including hot dogs, noodle dishes, and more.
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