
At Tasting Table’s Open Market Chicago event at Revel Fulton Market last December, guests posed in front of a Santa-approved photo booth featuring a wall full of colorful ornaments.
Photo: Jared Powell Photography

For a Regent Park School of Music fund-raiser held at the Carlu in Toronto in 2009, the event organizers at McNabb Roick Events draped panels of sheer white fabric and oversize snowflakes, stars, and icicles from the ceiling of the concert hall to give the space a wintry feel.
Photo: Henry Lin

D.I.Y. versions of cocktails served in miniature liquor bottles can be an easy catering option, says Riviera Caterers co-founder Bobby Stern.
Photo: Blaise Joseph Photography

Traditional mini holiday lightbulbs add a simple, festive decor touch.
Photo: Courtesy of Eli Turner Studios
Canadiana Gala

The National Ballet School hosted its annual fund-raising gala in March at the Carlu in Toronto. The event theme, Canadiana, celebrated the country’s 150th anniversary with decor inspired by Canada’s four seasons. The dining hall was inspired by winter and featured frosted branches at each table. Candice & Alison designed the event.Â
Photo: Courtesy of the National Ballet School