This week's roundup includes a Walk of Fame-style entryway in San Francisco; giant, fabricated bubbles at a beauty event in New York; lush red florals at an Oscars after-party in Beverly Hills; and an oversize French fry box stuffed with money for the McMillion$ premiere in Chicago.
Ron Ben-Israel Cakes and Marcia Selden Catering’s Love Shack Party

Each year, Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, along with partner Marcia Selden Catering, transforms its New York event space, Above Twelve, into a love-inspired party. This year, the theme was Love Shack and featured plenty of bright, colorful designs including this rainbow cake that was an artistic collaboration with yarn artist London Kaye, who crocheted with real yarn over the cake.
Photo: Clane Gessel
Ron Ben-Israel Cakes and Marcia Selden Catering’s Love Shack Party

Konstantinos Floral Design and Décor Group constructed a 1960s-style VW Beetle bursting with blooms for the February 9 event.
Photo: Clane Gessel
'McMillion$' Premiere

At the February 5 premiere of HBO’s McMillion$, held at Venue Six10 in Chicago, filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte pose inside a giant fry box stuffed with bills, which was created by MKTG. Food for Thought provided the catering. The documentary series, which premiered on February 3, recounts the McDonald's Monopoly game scam that occurred between 1989 and 2001.
Photo: Dan Merlo for McDonald's
Oscars Parties

Before and after Sunday's 92nd annual Academy Awards, guests attended star-studded events including the Vanity Fair party, the Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual viewing party, and a glamorous gathering from Warner Bros. ABC Television, which aired the Academy Awards this year, hosted a pre-Oscar party on Saturday night at the Four Seasons Los Angeles in Beverly Hills. Russell Harris Event Group handled design and production for the event, which was filled with lush red florals from In Blume. See more: Oscars 2020: Steal-Worthy Event Design Ideas From the Week's Most Stylish Parties
Photo: Dan Scott/American Image Gallery
Oscars Parties

The academy’s official after-party, the Governors Ball, took place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland immediately following the Oscars. This year’s event—which drew 1,500 people—was overseen by Lois Burnwell, a makeup artist and the chair of the academy's award and event committee, for the third time; she once again worked with Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions. Resource One provided 2,000 yards of shimmering fabrics in amethyst and champagne colors, plus eggplant sequins, copper satins, linear stripes, and soft gray velvet. Form Decor, Hire Elegance, and Blueprint Studios provided the furniture. See more: Oscars 2020: Steal-Worthy Event Design Ideas From the Week's Most Stylish Parties
Photo: Jerry Hayes Photography
Oscars Parties

The Warner Bros. after-party, held at the Sunset Tower Hotel, was designed and produced by JOWY Productions. The stylish space featured props and decor from Revelry Event Designers, lighting from Lighten Up, and audiovisual production from CBC Technical. DJ Michelle Pesce performed. See more: Oscars 2020: Steal-Worthy Event Design Ideas From the Week's Most Stylish Parties
Photo: Heather Kincaid
House of Philosophy Influencer Event

On January 23, the Sousa House in New York was transformed into the House of Philosophy for a one-day influencer event and V.I.P. cocktail hour. Event planning and production company Eventique filled the venue with interactive, informational displays showcasing four Philosophy collections. "The ultimate dream bed, adorned with illuminated clouds and luxurious pillows, welcomed influencers to cozy up with the new collection’s overnight mask and take the perfect peel party pictures," said Eric Wielander, Eventique's director of strategy and communications, about the “Peel, Don't Conceal” room. See more: How This Beauty Brand Transformed a Town House for Its Influencer Event
Photo: Jean-Pierre Uys Photography
House of Philosophy Influencer Event

"An illuminated tunnel filled with giant, fabricated bubbles expressed both the new, modern branding and the simple, clean essence of Purity, leading to an infinity mirror that reflected the never-ending simplicity of the collection," said Wielander, who worked with Cigar Box Studios to create the attention-grabbing activation. See more: How This Beauty Brand Transformed a Town House for Its Influencer Event
Photo: Jean-Pierre Uys Photography
Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star Awards

For the 20th anniversary of its annual Wine Star Awards, which took place on January 27 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Wine Enthusiast paid tribute to the last two decades of winners—most notably through an eye-catching Walk of Fame-style entryway that featured the names of past recipients in stars on the ground. See more: How This Gala Put Its Honorees Front and Center at a Milestone Event
Photo: Gamma Nine Photography
Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star Awards

For the dinner and award show space, the Wine Enthusiast team worked with Frost Productions to transform a raw space into a black-tie gala with a canopy of twinkling lights. Got Light provided additional local support. See more: How This Gala Put Its Honorees Front and Center at a Milestone Event
Photo: Gamma Nine Photography