The Breeders' Cup, the unofficial end to the thoroughbred-racing season, took over Santa Anita Park on November 2 and 3. Kicking off all the festivities and welcoming the event back to the region was a reception at the mayor's residence, the Getty House, on Halloween night. (Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was in attendance.) Here's a look at the highlights from BrownHot Events' deep purple, masquerade-inspired design for the affair.
A welcome table at the entrance displayed 300 designer masquerade masks from which guests could select.
Photo: Claire Barrett
A pair of model vampires were on hand to help guests select their masks.
Photo: Claire Barrett
A purple pillow added a pop of color to a dramatic black seating group from Revelry.
Photo: Claire Barrett
Chandeliers encased in Lucite made for eye-catching high-top tables in the bar area.
Photo: Claire Barrett
A studded bar front added a chic, if prickly, twist.
Photo: Claire Barrett
Purple uplighting from Kinetic Lighting provided an eerie glow for the flowers from Sticks & Stones. The flowers stood in urns atop tall pedestals.
Photo: Claire Barrett
Jeweled spiders popped as decor.
Photo: Claire Barrett
