The leftover catering from Patina for the Emmys Governors Ball goes to the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles.
Photo: Frank Micelotta/Invision for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images
“I thought the root system of the haworthia (pictured, right) looked dramatic, especially because the succulent itself has a harder texture, so it was important to show both sides,” says Matthew Schechter, event and creative director of Interior Foliage Design in Long Island City, New York.
Photo: Courtesy of Interior Foliage
An arrangement in a glass planter was made with four ingredients—Picasso lilies, lavender scabiosa, and Blue Thistle in a curly willow wrap. “I really dig this because you don’t need to be blinded by 100 flowers to make an impression,” Schechter says.
Photo: Courtesy of Interior Foliage
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
Colors
Stark predicts that frosty grays and cement, winter whites, dusty roses, olive greens, deep purples, and metallics will be popular colors in event decor in the new year. And Pantone's colors of the year—Rose Quartz and Serenity—may inspire more than just baby showers. The company said that the tranquil, soothing hues represent a cultural desire for “colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security.” The company also said the colors reflect a cultural shift toward blurring gender lines in fashion.
Photos (clockwise, from top left): Courtesy of Frog Prince Paperie, Cornelia Stiles/BizBash, Sean Smith, Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
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
Red threads also appeared on the edges of a communal table designed by Perkins & Will and the Ruder Group. Like many of this year's tabletop settings, the design had a natural look. The table had no linens and was topped with succulents and white taper candles. Small sprigs of greenery were tied onto white napkins with twine, and a furry throw added texture to the seats.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
A similarly natural, garden-like design appeared at a table decorated by OFS Brands and student members of the American Society of Interior Design Illinois. With no linens, the table had leafy floral arrangements dotted with berries, and napkins were topped with delicate green sprigs. Settings included copper mugs, golden flatware, and wooden place mats.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Earth
Centerpieces held natural elements including butterflies, stones, and moss.
Photo: PWP Studio
The 2006 Screen Actors Guild awards gala in Los Angeles had a striking but simple look from event designer Stanlee Gatti, with bunches of upside-down calla lillies hanging overhead. White furnishings were arranged in lounge-like formations.
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
