At a Belvedere-sponsored event during the 2012 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, guests sat on haystacks covered with bright orange blankets and chevron-patterned pillows.
Photo: Aubree Dallas for Belvedere Vodka
Nothing beats an ice pop when temperatures rise. At the 2013 mtvU Woodie Awards and Festival, held in March in Austin, Texas, guests beat the heat with more than 7,000 custom-flavored all-natural frozen pops from Mom & Pops.
Photo: Courtesy of MTV
Record a Hit Entertainment provided inflatable batting cages.
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Snarkitecture analyzed the massive venue and tackled the question of how to accentuate the volume of the space while playing with the height. The solution was to create something that generated a low plane—at certain moments the spheres hung low, creating a "ceiling-within-a-ceiling" effect. The undersides of the balloons came down to 10 feet above guests' heads.
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The American Folk Art Museum's Katie Hush and Matt Beaugrand used balloons to add some dimension and texture to the otherwise stark facade of Metropolitan Pavilion, which hosted the museum's benefit. Rows of large, stationary white balloons, attached to rigid ribbons and weighted down by silver stars, lined the red carpet.
'Ocean Drive's Sun Covered Pool Party
Guests at Ocean Drive's Sun Covered pool party played oversize Jenga.
Photo: World Red Eye
AFR Event Furnishings' Green Grass line includes sofas, benches, and a bar covered in artificial turf. The pieces make an eye-catching display for outdoor events.
Photo: Brightroom, Inc.
French artist Antonin Fourneau practices water light graffiti, a process that involves using a damp sponge brush to draw on an installation made from thousands of small LED lights that light up when touched by water. Fourneau’s interactive performances are customizable, allowing audience members to try their hand at the art form.
Photo: Filip Wolak Photography
An easy-to-eat lollipop version of campfire s'mores was offered during the event’s dessert party.
Photo: Tammy Swales/Engage!
Eclectic Rental Options
The Elements collection from Cort Event Furnishings includes eclectic rental decor pieces such as cages, candelabras, vintage trunks, and greenery. The line, available in Cort’s home base in the Washington area as well as nationwide, mixes materials such as rustic wood and metal furnishings appropriate for trade shows, meetings, or private events.
Photo: Courtesy of Cort
Illuminated Signage
For a new take on event signage, Ultra Vista Systems offers 3-D lighted signs. The Los Angeles company can customize signs with illuminated brand names, logos, or art in a lightweight and low-voltage design.
Photo: Courtesy of Ultra Vista Systems
Open fire pits and s'more kits with oversize marshmallows invited guests to make their own melted treats.
Photo: Kyle Burton
Fox Upfront After-Party
The large balloons marked with the names of Fox shows also led the way to the upfront's after-party at the Trump Wollman Skating Rink in Central Park.
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