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Event Design & Decor
7 Smart Ways to Beat the Heat at Outdoor Events
Atlanta-based event designer Frank Carlisi shares pro tips for keeping guests cool, your food fresh, and the vibe polished when temps rise.
July 15, 2025
'Choose a location where you can offer respite for guests—whether that’s shade elements, indoor-outdoor flow, or partial coverage,' Carlisi suggests. 'It’s all about asking: How many options do we have, and how many ways can we use the space creatively?”
Event Design & Decor
Inside Rosé Day LA: How This Luxe Lifestyle Event Became a Must-Attend for Brands
From over-the-top floral displays to a skydiving stunt next to a Formula 1 car, here’s how Rosé Day LA continues to raise the bar for experiential design, sponsor integration, and strategic luxury.
July 11, 2025
Rosé Day Los Angeles took place on June 14. The event is produced by an experienced hospitality team led by Ben Biscotti of 1iota Productions; nightlife visionaries Sylvain Bitton, JT Torregiani, and David Jarrett; Tony Schubert of Event Eleven; and culinary icon Marc Forgione.
Event Design & Decor
How BET’s Stylish Anniversary Dinner Honored the Past—and Embraced the Future
A rich color palette, archival footage, and a carefully curated performance lineup brought legacy and innovation together for this 480-guest celebration of BET’s 45th year.
June 19, 2025
BET's 45th anniversary dinner was held on June 7 at the Beverly Wilshire.
Event Design & Decor
Why Guests Wore Sneakers to This Black-Tie Gala
At the California Science Center’s 26th annual Discovery Ball, attendees enjoyed Dodger Dogs, danced on a basketball court, and raised paddles—or foam fingers—for a good cause.
May 30, 2025
The gala took place on April 26, with a sports-centric design and production from the museum's internal events team.
Food Trends
Event Profs Share the Catering Moments They’ll Never Forget
Get inspired by these standout food and beverage ideas that show how food can surprise, delight, and even steal the show.
May 23, 2025
At a fundraiser for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, caterer Blue Plate created a five-course dinner inspired by how a child with autism experiences the world. One course was called 'Things Aren’t Always As They Seem.' It was meant to surprise the guests, with cheese molded to resemble summer fruits, pumpernickel “dirt,” chocolate-covered “grasshoppers,” edible “pebbles,” and grilled bread.
Industry Insiders
CORT Events Pop-Up Series: Personalization in Action
A Personal Invitation to the Future of Events
May 22, 2025
At CORT Events, our hands-on approach ensures every detail is within your reach. From warehouse to welcome, we bring a firm grasp on style, comfort, and function, helping you craft spaces that leave a lasting impression.
Event Design & Decor
This Historic Theater Turned a 100-Year Milestone Into a One-of-a-Kind Gala
The Pasadena Playhouse celebrated its centennial with a bold, unconventional gala featuring immersive projection mapping and a surprise escrow announcement—all while shattering fundraising records.
May 9, 2025
While officially buying the building before the gala was always the goal, event planner Sam Palmer was careful to ensure the gathering would be successful even if the timing didn’t work out. “We had a million different plans, because quite frankly, a million details needed to go right for that to happen,' he said. 'Our leadership and board worked very, very hard to get us across the finish line, and it was a beautiful moment.”
Event Design & Decor
Renowned Event Designer David Stark Breaks Down His Creative Process
What inspires one of the industry’s most creative minds? The chief creative officer of David Stark Design and Production walks us through the design rules he actually follows—and the ones he ignores.
April 22, 2025
For a Kiehl’s event, Stark turned larger-than-life calendula products into striking art pieces, which were overflowing with flowers as a nod to the brand's natural ingredients.
Florals
See Inside New York Botanical Garden’s 2025 Orchid Dinner—Celebrating Mexican Modernism
The Plaza’s Grand Ballroom was in full bloom for the event, which supports global plant research, conservation, and education.
March 28, 2025
Inside the New York Botanical Garden’s 2025 Orchid Dinner
Beverages
Beats Without the Buzz: Why Athletic Brewing Teamed Up with Live Nation
The nonalcoholic craft beer manufacturer partnered with the venue operator to offer more options for thirsty music fans.
March 20, 2025
Athletic Brewing Company is working with more than 50 distributors in over 30 states to ensure that the brews are available at the concert venues.
Event Design & Decor
See Inside HBO's Stunning 'The White Lotus' Premiere Event
HBO and UNBOXED GROUP transformed a Hollywood soundstage into a lush Thai resort for the HBO series' highly anticipated season three premiere.
March 18, 2025
'The umbrella ceiling was a visual highlight and one of our favorite design elements,' said UNBOXED GROUP's Kyle Absolom. 'It featured over 600 white umbrellas, backlit to create a soft glow in that area.'
Gifts & Swag
What's Working Now in Event Swag?
We asked some top event professionals to share their do's and don'ts when it comes to event gifting.
March 5, 2025
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Brands & Event Pros
Industry Innovators 2025: 10 F&B Professionals Who Are Rewriting the Rules of Event Catering
These catering and F&B professionals are changing the game through forward-thinking sustainability efforts, stunning presentations, clever business practices, and much more.
January 27, 2025
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Event Design & Decor
How This Lavish 50th Anniversary Event Impressed a Seen-It-All Crowd of Philanthropists
The Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ milestone fundraiser raised a record-breaking $19.2 million through glamorous decor, creative catering, and a 90-minute medley from the one and only Elton John.
January 24, 2025
The glamorous gathering took place on Dec. 6, featuring design, production, and fabrication by AKJOHNSTON Group. The event, the performing arts center's signature fundraiser, honored all the former chairs from the past 50 years.
Food Trends
10 Food and Beverage Trends to Keep Top of Mind at Events in 2025
Event planners expect elevated mocktails, embedded sustainability, and family-style catering to take off this year.
January 20, 2025
Out: meat carving stations. In: vegetable carving stations.
Beverages
The Sober Shift: How to Create Inclusive Event Spaces for Guests Who Don't Drink
In her new book, The Inclusive Event Planner, author and advocate Laura Nelson shares ways to create engaging and inclusive environments that extend beyond the bar.
January 8, 2025
Nelson encourages planners to be mindful of what everyone else is drinking, so guests choosing nonalcoholic options don't feel deprived or like they have a target on their backs. One company that does this well? The Tempo by Hilton hotel brand; properties feature a menu of handcrafted “Spirited” and “Free-Spirited” cocktails. The “Free-Spirited” selections mirror the “Spirited” cocktails in every way—presentation, flavor profile, mouthfeel, and sophistication—but are made without alcohol.
Event Design & Decor
What It's Like Designing and Producing the White House's Holiday Decor
Each year, the White House taps a variety of creative and design firms to execute its highly anticipated holiday look. One of this year's companies—creative agency BMF—takes us behind the scenes.
December 17, 2024
The Grand Foyer of the White House, pictured on Dec. 1, 2024.
Event Design & Decor
Top 7 Corporate Holiday Party Trends of 2024
Event industry pros share their insight on what’s popular (and what's not) this festive season.
November 25, 2024
“There’s a strong focus on creating immersive experiences that feel nostalgic but with a playful, kitschy edge—think vintage Christmas aesthetics enhanced with unexpected elements like retro cocktail bars or midcentury-inspired decor,” 15|40 Productions' Gillian Deeds said.
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