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BEAUTIFUL ACCENTS

April 4, 2016
An Elegant Event Idea
An Elegant Event Idea

Elegance remains a popular aesthetic for weddings, baby showers, and other personal celebrations. For example, an elderflower champagne cocktail with an edible flower garnish in crystal coupe glasses, accompanied by a large crystal punch bowl on a vintage gold bar cart, was presented at the Toast the Trends event hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and bridal company Elaya Vaughn by Kate Pankoke in September.

Photo: KingenSmith
A Playful Event Idea
A Playful Event Idea

Guests are guaranteed a good time at playful events featuring unexpected elements. For example, 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
Bohemian Event Decor
Bohemian Event Decor

Many event vendors and hosts are forgoing overly polished and posh parties for the elegantly undone nature of the bohemian aesthetic. For example, The Los Angeles-based Seed Floral Interactive offers a flower cart, which can be branded or painted any color.

Photo: Courtesy of Seed Interactive Floral Cart
Steppenwolf Gala
Steppenwolf Gala

Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater hosted its annual gala on May 9. Inspired by the setting of the then-current production The Way West, Event Creative's decor was inspired by a home in England, and the tabletop centerpieces were designed to look like window boxes.

Photo: Nick Jamison
Matthew Parker Events crafted lighting fixtures for a speakeasy-themed wedding using hats from a party supply store, decorative ribbon, corded wire, and filament bulbs.
Matthew Parker Events crafted lighting fixtures for a speakeasy-themed wedding using hats from a party supply store, decorative ribbon, corded wire, and filament bulbs.
Photo: Yvonne Wong
For a wedding at the King Plow Event Gallery in Atlanta, Bold American Events & Catering designed an upside-down centerpiece of yellow tulips and glass globes that hung above the head table.
For a wedding at the King Plow Event Gallery in Atlanta, Bold American Events & Catering designed an upside-down centerpiece of yellow tulips and glass globes that hung above the head table.
Photo: Our Labor of Love
Backing the rustic wood-fronted DJ booth was a wall of greenery, decorated with framed botanical art.
Backing the rustic wood-fronted DJ booth was a wall of greenery, decorated with framed botanical art.
Photo: Jason Speth
Guests posed in front of a mossy step-and-repeat-style backdrop, where branches and plants created three-dimensional visual interest.
Guests posed in front of a mossy step-and-repeat-style backdrop, where branches and plants created three-dimensional visual interest.
Photo: Jason Speth
Flowers also subtly decorated a dessert tower display, where options included liquid chocolate s’mores, served on a stick; liquid raspberry peanut butter s’mores; and more. At a doughnut station, a server stood by to slice the confections and make ice cream sandwiches using three flavors of ice cream—held in flower-decorated ice vases.
Flowers also subtly decorated a dessert tower display, where options included liquid chocolate s’mores, served on a stick; liquid raspberry peanut butter s’mores; and more. At a doughnut station, a server stood by to slice the confections and make ice cream sandwiches using three flavors of ice cream—held in flower-decorated ice vases.
Photo: Jason Speth
Urban Decay hosted an event at Disneyland in April to celebrate the brand’s Alice in Wonderland collection for the upcoming Through the Looking Glass Disney movie. Colorful blooms decorated a table set for a tea party with fancy china, and decorated hedging and topiaries alongside it.
Urban Decay hosted an event at Disneyland in April to celebrate the brand’s Alice in Wonderland collection for the upcoming Through the Looking Glass Disney movie. Colorful blooms decorated a table set for a tea party with fancy china, and decorated hedging and topiaries alongside it.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Decay
Instead of standard folding escort cards, Jayne Weddings designed interlocking place cards to create a fun, colorful welcome for wedding guests.
Instead of standard folding escort cards, Jayne Weddings designed interlocking place cards to create a fun, colorful welcome for wedding guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Jayne Weddings
Thomson Reuters' Pre-Dinner Reception
Thomson Reuters' Pre-Dinner Reception

Samsung Galaxy Note devices lined the black-and-white garden walls at the Thomson Reuters event space on the lower level of the Washington Hilton. During the reception, the phones showed a compilation image of politicians. Later, during an after-party, it changed to display individual pictures of event guests.

Photo: Courtesy of Thomson Reuters
Preakness Stakes
Preakness Stakes

The 141st Preakness Stakes took place May 21 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. For the first time, Pimlico operator Stronach Group hosted its Owner's Chalet, which was inspired by an English country estate, in the infield. The outdoor space featured four fire pits, pea gravel walkways, and topiaries.

Photo: Daniel Swartz for the Stronach Group
Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

The ninth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic took place June 4 at Liberty State Park in New York. The event featured a rosé garden that offered guests bottles of Veuve Clicquot Rosé and Starr Catering Group's rosé-theme gourmet lunch boxes, which included mini bottles of raspberry vinaigrette, kale salads, Serrano ham sandwiches, and raspberry almond cakes.

Photo: Courtesy of Veuve
In the Bubble Lounge, guests drank Babe Rosé With Bubbles while using Chambong glasses, which are shaped as “champagne bongs.” Said MKG's Lauren Austin: 'We thought it was a perfect match. It kind of combined what MKG's personality is. We're kind of buttoned-up but a little bit unbuttoned at the same time, so the chambong and the pink rosé were a perfect expression of that.'
In the Bubble Lounge, guests drank Babe Rosé With Bubbles while using Chambong glasses, which are shaped as “champagne bongs.” Said MKG's Lauren Austin: "We thought it was a perfect match. It kind of combined what MKG's personality is. We're kind of buttoned-up but a little bit unbuttoned at the same time, so the chambong and the pink rosé were a perfect expression of that."
Photo: Sara Kerens
The Taste the Orange event celebrated 75 years of the Orange Bowl and the Bowl Championship Series national championship coming to Miami in 2009. There, directional signs bearing regional names helped guest navigate the event space, which measured in at a whopping 30,000 square feet.
The Taste the Orange event celebrated 75 years of the Orange Bowl and the Bowl Championship Series national championship coming to Miami in 2009. There, directional signs bearing regional names helped guest navigate the event space, which measured in at a whopping 30,000 square feet.
Photo: PGM Studios/Pedro Galvez
Excel Academy's Celebration of Excellence
Excel Academy's Celebration of Excellence

For a back-to-school or academic-theme decor idea, AE Events designed sunflower centerpieces wrapped with a row of pencils for Excel Academy's 10th annual Celebration of Excellence, which took place June 2 in Boston. Table numbers were created with new covers on old books, which were then used in classrooms and libraries.

Photo: Russ Campbell
A balloon backdrop behind a glowing bar set the stage for the Institute of Contemporary Art's 75th Anniversary Gala’s after-party in November 2011.
A balloon backdrop behind a glowing bar set the stage for the Institute of Contemporary Art's 75th Anniversary Gala’s after-party in November 2011.
Photo: Liz Linder
Hermès threw a beachside party in Palm Beach, Florida, in March 2013 with balloons wrapped in the luxury brand’s silk scarf prints at the entrance.
Hermès threw a beachside party in Palm Beach, Florida, in March 2013 with balloons wrapped in the luxury brand’s silk scarf prints at the entrance.
Photo: Matthew Carasella
At the Friends of the High Line’s opening summer benefit in June 2009, held at the Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, hundreds of green balloons hung overhead in the cocktail area; the attached strings were intended to look like blades of grass.
At the Friends of the High Line’s opening summer benefit in June 2009, held at the Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, hundreds of green balloons hung overhead in the cocktail area; the attached strings were intended to look like blades of grass.
Photo: Roger Dong for BizBash
In the pre-function space, Bailey placed two towering floral arrangements on either side of a champagne bar.
In the pre-function space, Bailey placed two towering floral arrangements on either side of a champagne bar.
Photo: Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com
Rows of crystals topped by white orchids contrasted with the ballroom's modern sculptural light fixtures.
Rows of crystals topped by white orchids contrasted with the ballroom's modern sculptural light fixtures.
Photo: Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com
Black cocktail napkins feature a clever New Year toast in silver ink.
Black cocktail napkins feature a clever New Year toast in silver ink.
Photo: Courtesy of Eli Turner Studios
In Los Angeles in October 2014, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner featuring a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
In Los Angeles in October 2014, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner featuring a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
Photo: Tiger Tiger Studio
Pumpkins served as festive vases for succulents at the Pottery Barn Kids event.
Pumpkins served as festive vases for succulents at the Pottery Barn Kids event.
Photo: Michael Williams Photography
A simple, seasonal centerpiece from a Pumpkin and a Princess was created by adding faux florals.
A simple, seasonal centerpiece from a Pumpkin and a Princess was created by adding faux florals.
Photo: Courtesy of a Pumpkin and a Princess
Now through September 30, Minted is offering free online invitations that customers can create using designs from the online retailer’s community of independent artists. The invites can be personalized with photos, colors, text, and shapes.
Now through September 30, Minted is offering free online invitations that customers can create using designs from the online retailer’s community of independent artists. The invites can be personalized with photos, colors, text, and shapes.
Photo: Courtesy of Minted
Attach Minted's starry flag stickers (24 for $13) to straws and drink stirrers for a festive detail.
Attach Minted's starry flag stickers (24 for $13) to straws and drink stirrers for a festive detail.
Photo: Courtesy of Minted
On the traditional concept side of the pre-Thanksgiving luncheon, autumnal decor was set while a host of classic fare was served: mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, jellied cranberry sauce, and fresh thyme-rubbed turkey with white cranberry sauce.
On the traditional concept side of the pre-Thanksgiving luncheon, autumnal decor was set while a host of classic fare was served: mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, jellied cranberry sauce, and fresh thyme-rubbed turkey with white cranberry sauce.
Photo: Nilaya Sabnis for Tyger Productions
To contrast Thanksgiving meals of yesteryear and today, the production team created tables both traditional and modern, each fully designed and propped with fine china, linens, candelabras, chairs, flowers, candles, and, naturally, autumnal and cranberry decor.
To contrast Thanksgiving meals of yesteryear and today, the production team created tables both traditional and modern, each fully designed and propped with fine china, linens, candelabras, chairs, flowers, candles, and, naturally, autumnal and cranberry decor.
Photo: Nilaya Sabnis for Tyger Productions
In Los Angeles in October, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner offering healthy fare from Katsuya chef Jennie Trinh, which guests ate at a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
In Los Angeles in October, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner offering healthy fare from Katsuya chef Jennie Trinh, which guests ate at a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
Photo: Tiger Tiger Studio
Lacoste debuted its fall collection in 2007 with a New York runway show inspired by French films of the 1970s. The concept inspired a printed backdrop and silk leaves covering the runway.
Lacoste debuted its fall collection in 2007 with a New York runway show inspired by French films of the 1970s. The concept inspired a printed backdrop and silk leaves covering the runway.
Photo: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
The Canadian Opera Company intended to celebrate Cinderella with the silver-painted pumpkins at its 2010 Operanation benefit, but the look works equally well for a luxe fall effect.
The Canadian Opera Company intended to celebrate Cinderella with the silver-painted pumpkins at its 2010 Operanation benefit, but the look works equally well for a luxe fall effect.
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
At the D.C. Chapter of the International Special Events Society's tabletop design competition in 2010, Edge Floral Event Designers created centerpieces that evoked harvest time with sugared grapes and pears.
At the D.C. Chapter of the International Special Events Society's tabletop design competition in 2010, Edge Floral Event Designers created centerpieces that evoked harvest time with sugared grapes and pears.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
For a client-appreciation event hosted by investment firm Financial Harvest in Florida in 2009, producer Encore Creations created a luminaria display from the paper bags at each place setting, where guests jotted things that made them feel thankful.
For a client-appreciation event hosted by investment firm Financial Harvest in Florida in 2009, producer Encore Creations created a luminaria display from the paper bags at each place setting, where guests jotted things that made them feel thankful.
Photo: Felix Rivera
Chic Event Furniture Rental in Orlando has created a new cocktail table inspired by hedge walls. The table combines faux boxwood, a white wood frame, and a clear glass top. The base is 45 inches high, and the glass on top is a 24-inch square. The table rents for $75 for single-day events.
Chic Event Furniture Rental in Orlando has created a new cocktail table inspired by hedge walls. The table combines faux boxwood, a white wood frame, and a clear glass top. The base is 45 inches high, and the glass on top is a 24-inch square. The table rents for $75 for single-day events.
Photo: Courtesy of Chic Event Furniture Rental
Le Basque's Dessert Table
Le Basque's Dessert Table

Event production agency Le Basque recently rolled out a new buffet design inspired by the pièce montée concept. The French-influenced confectionary centerpiece features an elaborate construction, along with classic dessert selections. Available sweet treats include bavarois, charlottes, aspics, faux souffle or Norwegian omelette, and pièce montées of profiteroles and macaroons like a croquembouche. Pricing for the tables depends on the guest count and the types of desserts, starting at $35 to $45 per person for 100 guests and decreasing incrementally as guest count rises.

Photo: Courtesy of Le Basque
At the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala as part of Golden Globes weekend in Los Angeles in January, names simply scrawled on natural green leaves marked guests’ seats.
At the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala as part of Golden Globes weekend in Los Angeles in January, names simply scrawled on natural green leaves marked guests’ seats.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Art of Elysium
At the Museum of Modern Art's Party in the Garden in New York in June, guests gathered among lush garden-like vibe with layers of greenery. Guests entered the the main dining room through a foyer with a drape of greenery sweeping up to the ceiling, resembling a lush forest landscape.
At the Museum of Modern Art's Party in the Garden in New York in June, guests gathered among lush garden-like vibe with layers of greenery. Guests entered the the main dining room through a foyer with a drape of greenery sweeping up to the ceiling, resembling a lush forest landscape.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The Museum of Modern Art's Party in the Garden in 2012 brought a sense of the garden indoors, with a color palette of predominantly white with touches of green. Potted topiaries also added greenery.
The Museum of Modern Art's Party in the Garden in 2012 brought a sense of the garden indoors, with a color palette of predominantly white with touches of green. Potted topiaries also added greenery.
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
Magnolia Bluebird Design & Events created a bright, colorful dinner setting inspired by interior decorator Dorothy Draper, who was known for combining bold tones with black and white.
Magnolia Bluebird Design & Events created a bright, colorful dinner setting inspired by interior decorator Dorothy Draper, who was known for combining bold tones with black and white.
Photo: Courtesy of Eli Turner Studios
Traditional mini holiday lightbulbs add a simple, festive decor touch.
Traditional mini holiday lightbulbs add a simple, festive decor touch.
Photo: Courtesy of Eli Turner Studios
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