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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
2025 Industry Innovators Article Image Catering
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.
Event Design & Decor
35+ Corporate Holiday Party Ideas for 2024
This year, we took event design inspiration from some famous workplace TV shows—The Office, Mad Men, and Succession.
October 14, 2024
Corporate Holiday
Food Trends
How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests
Planners are used to addressing a variety of F&B needs, but some attendees’ expectations stretch the limits. Here’s some advice.
October 10, 2024
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Food Trends
See the F&B Trends on Display at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
The Specialty Food Association’s 68th annual Fancy Food Show boasted thousands of exhibitors from food and beverage brands big and small, near and far, plus a buzzed-about keynote from Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel.
July 18, 2024
The 68th iteration of the Summer Fancy Food Show spanned 330,000 square feet inside New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Food Trends
Should You Add Carbon Labeling to Your Event Menus?
In the future, understanding the carbon impact of food choices could be as simple as counting calories—transforming consumer habits and event catering. Learn how HowGood is making that happen.
June 18, 2024
Carbon Labeling on Event Menus
Event Design & Decor
How This Steampunk-Themed Gala Celebrated the 'Passage of Time'
The annual Steppenwolf Theatre gala took over the Bridgeport Art Center this year, raising $1.6 million for the theater’s education and artistic programming.
June 3, 2024
This year's Steppenwolf Gala celebrated the ensemble's 'bold, irreverent, and rock ’n’ roll style of work and play,' said artistic directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis.
Event Design & Decor
How Dozens of Competitive Vendors Worked Together for This Over-the-Top Gala
WIPA Philadelphia's first-ever gala paid homage to the city's musical history with an elaborate event design created by 30 different florists, planners, rental companies, and other local vendors.
May 14, 2024
WIPA Philadelphia's first-ever gala was held at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.
Event Design & Decor
Springtime Event Ideas From Janie and Jack’s Cheerful Garden Party
Despite rainy conditions in Hollywood, the event made its own sunshine via springtime decor, activities, and catering.
March 22, 2024
Because of rain and blustery conditions, event organizers had to make their own sunshiney atmosphere, compensating for the dismal day by drawing guests out for cheerful activities, decor, and food.
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