Our coverage of the inaugural festivities went online quickly after the events, but some new photos just came in from Google's bash at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, considered by some to be—style- and spectacle-wise, at least—one of the highlights of the week. Here's a look at the gleaming white Obama-influenced fete, overseen and designed by Google's group marketing manager of events, Lorin Pollack-Platto.
Giant plastic igloos at Google's inaugural party
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Giant plastic igloos purchased from Inflate sheltered unconventional seating areas.
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To channel the new president's message, campaign buzzwords shined on the auditorium ceiling.
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In between dancing, guests could keep busy with chess or backgammon in the black and white game room.
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Occasions Caterers set up glowing mobile hors d'oeuvres stations for guests to nibble on french fries, pigs in a blanket, risotto cakes, and mini sandwiches.
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Glowing poof chairs and bubble sofas from New York-based Form Decor punctuated the monochromatic space.
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A Google-sponsored kids' essay contest about the next president was on display.
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Sygyzy Events created the all-white setting at the Mellon with help from Digital Lightning to symbolize a fresh start with President Obama.
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