Taking inspiration from a French garden, New York-based Tyger Productions transformed the Four Seasons' ballroom for the event, which was held May 20 in Boston, with saturated fuchsia lighting, bright pink napkins, and custom-printed gold foil programs. Manicured boxwood topiary centerpieces adorned with hand-crafted feather butterflies proved to be the guests’ favorite decor item of the night.
At this year’s annual fund-raising gala, held April 30 at the Brookfield Zoo outside of Chicago, Event Creative created a look inspired by an African sunset with bright oranges and graphic prints. Guests could also interact with animals—including a two-toed sloth, a small anteater, a porcupine, and more—during the cocktail hour.
Tampa, Florida-based event planner ShoWorks created a winter wonderland based on the Disney hit Frozen for the black-tie gala, which was held May 21 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. A large icicle-like chandelier that was hung from the truss framework above the dining space added to the icy atmosphere.
The Celebration of Hope Gala, which benefits Lungevity, took place at New York's Pierre hotel on October 14. Events by André Wells designed the event and decked tables with bright bunches of flowers. The tables also held cards that provided information on lung cancer.
At the Grand Tasting, Del Monte's banana mascot posed for photos with guests. The fruit-theme activation included a chandelier made from bunches of bananas.
