The latest edition of the massively popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is rapidly approaching, and with it will come the usual wealth of inspiration for boho-chic attire, '70s-inspired decor, and colorful floral designs.
But you don't need to be in the desert to incorporate this inspiration into events. From stylish teepees and crystal cookies to flower-covered cakes and vision board activities, here's how to add a casual, quirky, bohemian vibe to your events this spring.
The EventWork's Influencer Dinner
Last summer, the EventWork, a digital community and marketplace for event-industry freelancers, celebrated the launch of its new app with an influencer dinner in Mar Vista, California. The elegant outdoor event had a blush and gray color scheme, with white tents, dream catchers, and rustic wooden furniture.
Photo: Christian Montoya
Instead of a standard table runner, Contemporary Catering provided 24 feet of hand-selected cheese, charcuterie, seasonal fruits, and vegetables. Borrowed Blu handled tabletop rentals.
Photo: Christian Montoya
Rolling Greens on Mateo Opening Party
Los Angeles's Rolling Greens on Mateo, a nursery and furniture showroom with a 25,000-square-foot event space, hosted a two-day launch event in November. Guests could attend a pumpkin succulent workshop in the venue's signature Arrangement Bar.
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The launch event also featured an eye-catching cake covered in vintage-inspired patterns and large florals.
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A photo vignette invited guests to pose with florals, vintage furniture, and Gothic window frames.
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Love Yoga hosted yoga classes in a pillow-filled space; other bohemian highlights included a sound bath hosted by Sacred Light.
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Agnes & Dora Convention
To liven up clothing brand Agnes & Dora's annual convention, held in Salt Lake City in July 2017, producer Geffen Events chose a modern Woodstock vibe. Patterned rugs, eclectic throw pillows, and crystals as decor evoked the brand's bohemian style; additional details included giant dreamcatchers, henna tattoos, D.I.Y. floral crowns, and palm readings.
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Photo: McKenzie Deakins
April Luca's Baby Shower
Event designer April Luca's baby shower, held in January in Los Angeles, had whimsical details such as crystal macarons from Sweet E's Bake Shop.
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Photo: Carly Otness
Maison St-Germain Opening Party
Elderflower French liqueur St-Germain and landscape artist Lily Kwong celebrated the summer solstice by creating a floral installation, which debuted in June 2017 in New York. As part of the installation, Kwong designed a canopy of fresh flora and fauna.
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Blushington Sip & Shop
Sterling Social teamed up with beauty salon Blushington to host a Sip & Shop event in Los Angeles in February. Quench Staffing's new Quench Wellness division offered tarot card love readings.
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Ruffino's Prosecco & Petals Event
For wine producer Ruffino’s Prosecco & Petals event, held in April 2018 in New York, guests designed their own coasters with various flower petals. Shadow produced the event.
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Glamchella
In May 2015 in Miami, Adrienne Bosh (wife of basketball star Chris Bosh) hosted a motivational event with decor inspired by Coachella. Jackie Ohh Events designed the space with glittering teepees, ornate floor pillows, Buddha statues, and bright, lush floral arrangements.
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Activities included the creation of vision boards.
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Take Time to Toast
Danielle Gibson Events hosted its Take Time to Toast event in Sonoma Country, California, in October. The event, which celebrated women entrepreneurs, featured a wall covered in floral garlands and inspiring messages.
Photo: Jessamyn Harris
Arvo Floral Studio created eclectic, eye-catching foral arrangements for the event.
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The floral theme continued to the food table, where small bites from La Saison rested atop pink, yellow, and orange flowers.
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Camp Pier 35
San Francisco's Pier 35 hosted a campground-theme vendor showcase in January 2018. Shelter Company created a teepee structure for its vignette, which was filled with florals, greenery, and eclectic patterns.
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In another area, Soulflower Design Studio created a circular seating area inspired by the mandala symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism. A projected background scene displayed changing images of a tranquil lake and mountain setting.
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Photo: Colson Griffith Photography
