10 Best Ideas of the Week: an Egyptian-Inspired Tablescape, a Las Vegas New Year's Eve Party, a Constellation-Theme Dance Floor

The event featured Egyptian-inspired tablescapes. “We created the Egyptian-inspired ambiance using sleek golden pyramid-shape centerpieces with candles placed in each and black gloss pyramid paper weights with the brand logo decals applied, alternated with florals consisting of hydrangeas, roses, peonies, and baby’s breath to reflect a mood of freshness and elegance,” said Ali Lasky, president and co-founder of the Influence. “The founder of the line, Lyda Fischer, had her mind set on baby’s breath arrangements so they were hand-crafted for the tables. The gold, black, and white theme was representative of the Cleopatra Cat Eye Stamp, but we wanted to keep it chic and beautiful since we were launching the brand Lyda Beauty simultaneously.”

Lyda Beauty, a new cosmetic brand from Lyda Fischer, celebrated the launch of its first product, the Cleopatra Cat Eye Stamp, at a luncheon on December 15 at Ivory at Mondrian Los Angeles. The event, which was designed by branding marketing agency the Influence, featured custom product application stations for attendees.

The event offered guests custom cookies created by Cake and Art bakery. 

The 22nd edition of Engage, a luxury wedding business summit, took place December 11 to 14 at Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico. A custom keychain itinerary was included in the guests’ pre-arrival package. Designed by Gifts for the Good Life, there were two versions: pink for women and white for men. 

To expand upon the welcome gifting experience, Gifts for the Good Life reinvented the traditional outdoor market, collaborating with Canteiro Weddings to create modern "casas and carros" (or houses and carts) for the different gifting items.

The dance floor for the final night gala was decorated with constellations. 

For a healthy catering option for meetings, Wolfgang Puck Catering offers a variety of energizing snack options with brain-boosting foods such as almonds, walnuts, and flax seeds. Options include a build-your-own oatmeal bar.

For a healthy, visually appealing cheese board idea, Tart Restaurant at Farmer’s Daughter Hotel in Los Angeles serves a veggie option featuring green beans, baby carrots, celery sticks, sliced radishes, hummus, and prunes.

For a guilt-free dessert idea, the Westin Galleria Dallas offers a variety of options including a dairy-free dark chocolate mousse with blueberry compote. 

The Hakkasan Group hosted multiple New Year’s Eve weekend celebrations at its Las Vegas venues. Events included an energetic, smoke-filled performance by electro house artist Steve Aoki at the Hakkasan Nightclub on December 31.