Livestrong Anniversary Gala

More than 530 guests sat for dinner under the canopy of lights and tree branches.

Guests indulged in chocolates and baked goods while checking out the chocolate artwork inspired by artists such as Matisse, Van Gogh, and Jackson Pollock.

For a dandy-themed graduation party in Hollywood, Canvas & Canopy designed a dessert buffet that eschewed the twee look in favor of a sophisticated display of treats on cake stands made from vintage candlesticks and shelves built using industrial pipes.

Ritzy Bee Events used craft paper and chalk to label the passed appetizers for a rehearsal dinner at the Decatur House in Washington so guests wouldn’t be left guessing.

Bryn Chernoff of Paperfinger created custom calligraphy stamps of each guest’s name, which doubled as place cards and favors at a private dinner party held at the Foundry in New York.

For a wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Marc Hall Design built seven-foot-tall mirrored glass vessels to hold apple tree branches adorned with phalaenopsis orchids that were kept hydrated through a system of hand-blown glass pipes.

In January, Bulgari hosted a benefit at Ron Burkle’s Beverly Hills manse. Mitie Tucker Event Production transformed the dinner tent into a private library with images of bookshelves lining the walls, tables covered in faux crocodile, and lamps and books as centerpieces.

David Stark designed a tentlike dining environment for the New York City Opera's spring gala, taking a cue from the medieval vibe of the evening's production of King Arthur.

Fête printed seating assignments on vinyl and elevated it above a square birch bar.

Jes Gordon/Proper Fun applied a vinyl appliqué printed with guests’ names and table assignments to an illuminated structure from Taylor Creative Inc.

Colorful and family-friendly games, including hopscotch, were offered at a block party held by Sunglass Hut to celebrate the opening of its largest outpost in Miami.