Event Type: Celebrations

This boho-themed wedding was a photographer’s dream with ombré tablescapes, cascading floral installations, and a watercolor-inspired dance floor. We especially love how a geode wedding cake and jewel-toned glassware brought additional sparkle to this glittering affair.

Geometric mirrored-walls, futuristic furniture, and an iridescent dance floor made this Tampa Gala a dreamscape of silver and shimmer. Performers wore sparkling costumes while guests enjoyed lustrous cocktails — because there really is no such thing as too much glitter.

Opalescent backdrops paired with iridescent uplighting for a stunning aesthetic at this Kérastase collection launch. We adore how shimmering rollerblades and skateboards added additional twinkle (and creative photoshoot props) for this eye-catching event.

The world’s most glamorous diva (Cher, of course) received a glamorous Broadway debut with giant disco balls, mylar fringe, and mirrored backdrops. A vast tasseled chandelier took our breath away — and almost stole the show.

Disco balls, lava lamps, and a slinky ceiling installation made this corporate soirée a night to remember. If we had any reservations about dancing, the psychedelic dance floor quickly changed our minds.

The orchids were glowing, lucite seating was shimmering, and crystal balls were reflecting on mirrored table tops. This unique corporate event even featured greeters decked out in LED attire.

This Bat Mitzvah dazzles us with LED balloons and teal uplighting. An archway of iridescent balloons gave guests a ‘Grammable entrance worth sharing again and again.

Wish Upon a Wedding’s annual gala, at which PartySlate was a sponsor, convinced us that the desert is a good place to lounge. Other glittery décor — like Crystal beaded centerpieces, a mirrored wedding cake, and silvery place settings — kept us swooning throughout the evening as we learned about the couples who were gifted weddings by this generous organization.

This DJ turned up the volume (and the shimmer) at this Boston gala. Purple-sequin throw pillows and a crystal-beaded room divider made the space dazzle from every angle.

Reflective disco balls, starlight projection mapping, and a mirrored dance floor kept this party on fire. This iridescent bar facade meant adults were also able to indulge in the glitz and glamour.

The giant disco ball wasn’t the only thing shining at this glitter bomb-themed Bat Mitzvah. The sparkling linens and glittering votives made the dining experience one for the picture books.

An iridescent ceiling installation almost stole the show at this New Year’s Eve wedding. Of course, the bride was even more stunning — and just as dazzling with sequined high heels, diamond jewelry, and a glittering clutch.

Spotify’s corporate holiday party lit up the evening with gigantic mylar-fringe chandeliers and a dramatic laser-light show. The glamour of the glittering décor was amped up even further by drag queen performers, tarot card readings, and a lively dance party with DJ Hester Prynne. We especially love how the expansive warehouse space was designated into color-themed-areas, such as a Red Soul Hair Salon, Red Trap Diner, Green Funk Laundromat, and Blue Punk Rock Bodega.

This basketball-themed Bat Mitzvah set the scene with coral and blush-colored ceiling fringe. We especially adore how cheerleaders performed with matching-fringe pom poms. The dinner plates and dance floor were on-theme with coral-and-blush basketball designs. Pops of pink and orange continued with colorful napkins and seating upholstery.

A corporate holiday party for Guggenheim amazed guests with a dramatic tear-dropped ceiling installation that reflected a colorful laser-light show. The life-sized helicopter made for a one-of-a-kind photo op, while spectacular projection mapping turned the dance floor into a kaleidoscope of colors. We also love how luxe lounge seating gave guests a cozy spot to enjoy a sumptuous dessert of ice cream and s’mores.

This lavish wedding took tassels to the next level with draped crystals that crowned an all-silver lounge area and floral tassels defining seating areas. Eye-catching ceiling décor brought a sky full of stars to this Big Apple venue. Metallic sofas and iridescent throw pillows were paired with lucite seating and silver drapery for a luxurious effect. Of course, the wall of mirrors adjoining the cocktail area also captured our imaginations.

After becoming a Bat Mitzvah, this young lady deserved a grand entrance to her celebration. A glittering wall of beads made for an arrival that literally sparkled. Even the floral décor eschewed the traditional look for larger-than-life satin blooms that seemed to soar above the banquet tables. Suspended strings of pearls added additional glitz and glamor to this unique celebration.

They say “space is the last frontier.” Chicago’s Columbian Ball for the Museum of Science and Industry sent us across the galaxy and into the depths of the universe with an awe-inspiring planetary installation. Glittering strings of suspended crystals combined with starlit projection mapping convinced us to leave floral décor to the earthlings. We are especially obsessed with the sun-like disco ball drawing all eyes to the center of the room.

The Cher Show on Broadway celebrated at their opening night party with mylar fringe and iridescent tassels — of course. Whether guests were ordering drinks, making a grand entrance, or getting down on the dance floor, they enjoyed stunning waterfall chandeliers of varying colors. Table centerpieces boasting disco balls and metallic floral displays sent us swooning, while dramatic uplighting dazzled us from one moment to the next.

This corporate event paid tribute to the 90s with a jaw-dropping ceiling installation made entirely out of slinkies. Other fun and unique décor elements included retro hand chairs, a skateboard-adorned bar area, and Wayne’s World table-art. Catering stations sported signage that referenced our favorite 90s TV shows and movies, while vintage arcade games gave guests a chance to reconnect with Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong. As excited as we are for 2020 to unfold, sometimes it’s nice to reminisce.

This corporate event took its cue for ceiling décor from the athletic setting. We love the turf-like fringe as well as other vibrant details — like giant balloons and space-age seating.

To celebrate the launch of lululemon and Roksanda’s Fall/Winter collaboration, Broadway stars and collaborators wined and dined with a sumptuous three-course meal. Both cuisine and florals took their cues from the new line’s color palette, creating a visually-stunning (and on-theme) soirée. We especially love how fashion illustrations decorated the walls, providing inspiration at every turn.

photographer: Paulsta | décor: Rye Workshop | venue: lululemon studio space | rental: Party Rental Ltd. and BBJ Linen | caterer: Pinch Food Design

Simplicity does not have to mean scarcity. For this stylish launch party, artfully-arranged blooms ran along the entire length of the banquet table. Black dishware and a cream tablecloth created a stunning contrast with the elegant floral display. We especially appreciate how simple tea lights added a bit of enchantment to this outdoor dinner party.

photographer: Jenn Pablo Photography | planner: TwoFold LA | décor:  Emblem Flowers | venue: The Beverly Hills Hotel | rental: Casa de Perrin, Town & Country Rentals, and La Tavola Fine Linen

This New York gala for Tiffany & Co. was a feast for the eyes with dramatic projection mapping and striking uplighting. Lounge seating was sleek and modern with a black sofa and silver coffee table. In this case, we cannot think of a better place to showcase a simple, yet visually-stunning, floral arrangement.

photo: courtesy of Duggal Greenhouse | planner: VIlla Eugenie | venue: Duggal Greenhouse | rental: Rosebrand and StageCo | caterer: Olivier Cheng Catering & Events

Every detail glimmered at this copper-inspired celebration, including the intricate hanging orchid installations. Burnt-copper menus and sumptuous cake decorated with edible copper detailing were just some of the gorgeous elements that made this soirée one of our favorite celebrations this year.

photographer: Dennis Lee Photography | décor: ML Weddings and Erin McDonald Co | venue: Loft Lucia | invitations & print: Pulp & Ink | rentals: Windy City Linen | caterer: Beyond Catering & Events and Alliance Bakery | entertainment: BeatMix Music

The art of floral arrangement certainly inspired this boho-chic wedding. We adore how colors and textures vary in this gorgeous floral display. The bridal bouquets featured the same exquisite attention to detail. Best of all, no two sets of blooms were the same, making every element at this chic wedding a unique symbol of the couple’s one-of-a-kind romance.

photographer: A Sea of Love | planner & rentals: Gold Dust Event Co. | venue: St. Mary’svideography: Take 4 Films

The careful arrangement of florals at this milestone-birthday celebration immediately caught our eyes. The simplicity of these artful compositions were a perfect contrast to the more psychedelic elements of the room — like mirror laser-cut panels and LED lighting.

Photographer: C&I Studios | planner: Linzi Events | décor: Event Effects  | venue: St. Andrews Country Club | entertainment: Train

This modern and chic wedding chose not to distract from the lofty all-white space. Simple string lighting and delicate floral arrangements let the grandeur of the building shine through. We especially cherish the contrast of industrial space with the nature-inspired floral design.

photographer: Ingmar Chen | venue: Sound River Studios | caterer: Bartleby & Sage

The art of Ikebana reminds us to look beyond the bloom and appreciate the beauty of an entire plant. These branch-heavy centerpieces with pops of dark greenery heralded the beginning of spring at this March wedding. The opulent venue boasted glittering chandeliers and luxe drapery, making it an ideal backdrop for the simple, elegant décor.

photographer: Ben Ramos Photography | planner: The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge in Evanston | venue: The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge in Evanston

A clear tent gave guests at this beach-themed gala unobstructed views of pristine blue sky. With turquoise drapery and azure carpet, this monochromatic wonderland created a dreamy ocean-like backdrop for a worthy cause. We especially love how colorful highboys and upholstered seating popped against the all-blue setting. Whimsical paper-heart cutouts decorated the wood bar, tempting guests to pull out their cameras as they ordered a drink.

This milestone-birthday party took its monochromatic décor to the next level with dueling all-yellow and all-pink rooms. As guests entered the celebration, two seating charts (one yellow, one pink, of course) stood side-by-side, offering the first clue that two different aesthetics awaited. Guests seated in the yellow room enjoyed bursts of yellow balloons, floral centerpieces, and even a yellow-themed craft cocktail. Pink-room guests were wowed with all-pink tablescapes, feathery centerpieces, and whimsical cotton-candy installations. Sometimes two (colors) are truly better than one.

This all-white wedding took its inspiration from the white brick walls and lucite mirage ghost chairs of its venue. White linens and drapery paired with alabaster orchids to create a sleek and modern look. We especially adore the luxe white lounge area with its freeform white-shag rug.

Ralph Lauren honored its new rose-colored Beyond Romance Eau de Perfume with an all-pink product launch. The rosy drapery and carpeting made for a gorgeous pink backdrop, while a blush lounge area and various shades of pink blooms were the perfect monochromatic accents. Best of all, magenta neon signage added dazzling illumination as well as inspiring messaging. Sometimes the right perfume (and color) is all we need to start the day off right.

This stylish birthday soirée won us over with its all-violet décor. Lavender uplighting made everything else — from eggplant-colored accent pillows to dark purple carpets — shine with beauty. Chic tablescapes included deep purple linens and a range of purple-shaded florals. We cannot think of a more delightful way to enjoy a good meal with close friends and family.

Not only did this lavish New York wedding feature a sunny room of all-yellow accent pieces, it also boasted multiple rooms of varied monochromatic colors. From deep-red uplighting that transformed one hallway into a ruby prism to an all-white foyer that featured sparkling lights and ethereal balloons, color set the mood at this unique wedding celebration.

This all-red Game of Thrones premiere after party captured the “fire and blood” of the hit HBO series. Crimson uplighting and deep-red sofas set the mood, while scarlett drapery and a vermillion bar kept us thinking of Daenery’s fire breathing dragons. Best of all, an elaborate ice sculpture resembling the iron throne reflected the all-red extravaganza at hand. 

Igloo I Do

What do trendy pampas grass, a futuristic geometric igloo, and magical floating lights have in common? This wedding. We can’t get enough of how this totally unique celebration upends our expectations with its surprisingly muted palette and glamorous desert vibe.

photographer: Ana Hinojosa; Sergio Sandoná photography | event planner: Mindy Weiss Party Consultants | design: House of Kirschner | venue: Montage Los Cabos | paper products: Julie Song | videographer: Aaron Novak Films | entertainment: DJ Vikas Sapra; Giselle World; Mala Rumba; Isabella Roldan; Gram Musik; Salon Acapulco

Marital Mirage

The sunset and the setting played award-winning supporting roles in this celebrity wedding — with DJ Tiesto marrying love Annika Backes. Sunset-inspired florals, creative lighting illuminating desert dunes, and mirrored arches playing hide-and-seek with the arid desert landscape are just a few of the many inspired details we can’t stop talking about. 

photographer: Dennis Kwan Photography | event planner & design: Colin Cowie Lifestyle | venue: Amangiri

Fantasy in Fall Foliage 

This perfectly round ceremonial space juxtaposes against the jagged Malibu mountains to beautiful effect at this fall wedding. Click to see the fine-feathered invitations, the perfect-pampas arch, and a chic vintage car-turned-photo-spot with its engine overflowing with russet and ivory florals.

photographer: Duke Images | event planner: Tricia Smith Brown | floral & design: Avant Gardens | venue: Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards | rental: Bright Event Rental | rental: Lux Lounge EFR | linen: La Tavola Fine Linen | dance floor: Laced Vinyl Shoppe | dinnerware: Casa De Perrin: Lighting & Sound: 3D Sounds |  videographer: Amor In Motion | DJ: DJ R’tistic | entertainment: Synchro Swimmers | cake: Dress My Cake

Sunrise at Sunset

As refined and muted as the first three weddings profiled were, this one is a riot of color and bright florals — a vibrant, visual delight. String lights against an evening sky illuminate this deeply-hued celebration, where nature serves up inspiration. Sunrise-inspired blooms in deep red, pale yellow, and peach hues coordinate with yellow lemons and purple grapes for a fresh take on décor.

photographer: Katie Beverley | planner: Best Bride | floral & design: Butterfly Floral & Event Design | venue: Hummingbird Nest Ranch

Bohemian Beauty

From the whimsy of forest-set nuptials (that guests enjoyed from chic cozy couches) to the watercolor-inspired floral-draped ceiling, this wedding celebration was a bohemian paradise. We love how modern and romantic styles mixed and mingled with a mirror-arched dance floor surrounded by soft blooms in an ombré of pastel hues.

photographer: Rachel Bush | event planner: Evoke Design & Creative | event producer: Syzygy | floral: Exquisite Events and Floral Design | venue: The Goldfish Barn Event Center | caterer: Hempen Hill | cake + desserts: Lara Halabi | linens: Nuage Designs | stage + sound: All Stage & Sound | cocktail hour band: Surprise Attack | entertainment: Carbone Entertainment | DJ: Ryan Kersey | digital lighting: Vinny DiGiorgio | tent: Aisha Malik | henna: Bhavna Nalik | videographer: Brook Bush | transportation: Premier International Transportation

Alabaster Affair

Guests went from the dreamy garden feel of this couple’s vows, infused with verdant greenery, to the opulence of a floral-forward reception. Ivory and soft pink blooms played against a stunning ceiling installation, with gray and lavender blooms punctuated by shiny silver orbs — creating a magical vision. Bonus: See how many spots you can find this couple’s cool custom crest.

photographer: Christian Oth Studio | event planner: Sara Renee Events | florals: Tantawan Bloom | décor: SWAG DECOR, a Rose Brand Company | venue: The Breakers Palm Beach | linens: Nuage Designs | stationery: Ceci New York | reception entertainment: Carlos Vives

Free-Spirited Musical Extravaganza

New Orleans — known for its epic music-driven celebrations — was the perfect setting for the celebrity wedding of Glee star Darren Criss to longtime love Mia Swier. Their southern-set vows under dripping Spanish moss transformed into an “opium den” inspired cocktail reception, then into a 3-hour concert featuring the couple and their talented friends. It’s a must-see celebration.

photography: katie edwards photography | Wedding Planning And Design Kristin Banta Events | venue: New Orleans Museum of Art | rentals: Archive Rentals

Garden-Set Romance

This wedding is all about the details — from the garden-set wooden aisle to the mini florals at each place setting and the In-N-Out burgers for hungry late-nighters. We adore the opulent dual arches at the ceremony and how they lead the eye to the floral-draped chuppah.

photographer: Callaway Gable | event planner: Alyson Fox, Levine Fox Events | floral: Marks Garden | floral: Nancy Kaye | design: Revelry Event Designers | venue: Four Seasons Westlake | rental: Casa De Perrin | rental: Town & Country Rentals | lighting: Images By Lighting | linen: La Tavola Fine Linen | linenResource One | DJ: Big Syphe | print & invitation: Lehr & Black | dessert: The Butter End Cakery | entertainment: West Coast Music

Dreamy Destination

From the half-pampas grass, half-greenery-adorned ceremonial arch framing the ocean, to the overlapping-rug aisle, there are so many elements of this Mexico-set wedding that we can’t stop talking about. The reception wowed with more nature-driven details like grass-woven chandeliers and chargers and pops of hot pink blooms.

photographer: Chris and Ruth Photography | planning & design: Gianna SanFillippo | florals: Maria Limon | venue: Nest Tulum | rentals: Archive Rentals

Emerald Elegance

Emerald-inspired lucite chandeliers sparkle over a gleaming green-and-gold custom dance floor to dreamy effect at this intimate, extravagant celebration. We adore how every detail from the modern cake to the marbled chargers carry shades of the vibrant hue for a surprisingly elegant effect.

photographer: Clane Gessel Photography | event planner: Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants | design/décor/floral: Design House Decor | venue: The Plaza New York | entertainment: DJ Suhel | rentals: Luxe Event Rentals | stationary: Emily Kathryn Paper

The Party at the End of the Rainbow

This rainbow-hued Bat Mitzvah celebration conjured vivid ROYGBIV fun. Every vibrant, colorful design detail popped against the clear tent and white flooring — with rainbow fringe tassels, clouds of brightly-hued balloons, and colorful blooms creating a stunning, dreamy vision.

photographer: Tripp Street Studio | event planner, branding, & swag: M.Studio Events | décor: Diana Gould Ltd | caterer: Pinch Food Design | venue: private residence | tent: New York Tent | invitations: Alpine Creative Group | entertainment: Total Entertainment | videography & montage: Kornfeld Studios

Glamour & Basketball Team Up

Coral and blush is always a chic combo — but add gold and basketball-themed elements, and you get one unique Bat Mitzvah celebration for a sports-loving girl. Cheerleaders and a custom ball-court dance floor furthered the sporty theme while coral and orange treats at the candy station and ombré florals added a healthy dose of glamour.

photographer: Armen Asadorian Photography | design & production: Aliana Events | florist: Celio’s Design | catering: La Gandola Catering | stage-craft & music: LIV Entertainment Group | rentals: MTB | linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

This Party is Our Happy Place

This Bat Mitzvah celebration was inspired by Happy Place — a roaming combination art installation and photo op that surrounds participants with all things happy-making. This blissful bash immersed partygoers in experiential sets and bright imagery that stretched from the entrance to creative tabletops. 

photographer: Cliq Creative Photography | planner: AAvents | event design: Rockpaper Events Inc | venue: The Warehouse Event Venue | settings: Splendid settings | entertainment: Magen Boys Entertainment

Traveling Tea Party

This Tazo tea product launch was designed to encompass four regions of America — Northeast, Southwest, Midwest, and the Rocky Mountains. Lush florals, neon lucite cacti, a modern picket fence, and hundreds of suspended lemons created a unique celebration that took guests on an American adventure.

photographer: Carols Jerez| event planner, designer & florals: Patrick J Clayton Productions | venue: 24th Street Loft | drape: Drape Kings | Lighting: ProSho | rentals: Taylor Creative Inc. | rentals: Broadway Party Rentals | caterer: Mary Giuliani Catering & Events

Branded Beauty Bash

Kiehls’ feel-good skincare line hosted this beautifully branded celebration featuring an oversized CalenduLAB cleanser bottle spilling a burst of glorious orange blooms. The event featured a series of fun photo spots including an upright bed symbolizing the product’s “softening and soothing” qualities.

photographer & venue: Union West | event planner, design, & production: David Stark Design and Production

Colorful Corporate Celebration

This “Work Hard, Play Hard” party utilized bursts of bright color and oversized interactive games to wow and engage guests. We love how inspirational messages and cool installations, like upended and suspended ice cream cones, are displayed in a rainbow of hues.

photographer: Villa Visuals | planning, catering + bar: 24 Carrots Catering and Events | floral design: Shawna Yamamoto | venue: AV Irvine | decorative lighting: Revelry Event Designers | intelligent light + halo booth: N-Effect Productions | reception seating: Theoni Collection | lounge furniture: Found Rentals | glassware: Sig Party Rentals | linens: La Tavola Fine Linen | linens & atelier: BBJ Linen | videographer: Villa Visuals | graphics & branding: Album Agency | performance

Color-Blocked Whimsy

With its bare Edison bulbs hanging from its clear tent ceiling and multi-colored table dressings, this gala looked as if a rainbow landed in California. We can’t get enough of the giant colorful heart décor and how even the chairs support the vibrant theming.

Photographer: Show Ready Photo | planner, décor & rentals: Blueprint Studios – Rental | venue: Stanford Red Barn: catering: Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events | lighting: Got Light

Magical Mash-Up

This gala seems to have sprung straight out of wonderland, with its mix of gilded birdcages and columns covered in vines, long winding tables, and disco-inspired centerpieces. Each table was created by a different team yet every fun little detail worked together to create a memorable — and meaningful — celebration.

photography: Wilo Rosado | décor/design/floral: Akua | venue: Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino | lighting: Music Factory, Inc | rentals: The Lounge Design Events Furniture Rental | videographer: The Film Writer

Purpose-Driven Party

This fundraising gala for the Robin Hood Foundation focused on education with larger-than-life elements typically found in schools. Guests were greeted with a 13′ tall school-desk-inspired chair and walked past 5,000 colorful donated backpacks lining the hall, before encountering an oversized calculator and abacus.

photographer: Susie Montagna | creative design: David Stark Design and Production | technical producer: Nimblist | set design: Theatrical Resources | venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | fabrication: George Czinkota | fabrication: ATOMIC | rentals: All Access Staging and Productions

Valentines & Birthday Candles

This party celebrated two joyful occasions: Valentine’s Day and a 75th birthday. Rose-gold, pink, and red accents brought drama to the clear-tented space with a beautiful balloon installation and a lush floral wall.

photography: Joseph West Photography | lighting: Bright Star Productions | entertainment: Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production

Whimsy & Wonder

A mysterious and magical party celebrated a special one-year-old with a custom playing-card-printed dance floor, dramatic black-and-white striped table linen, and bright blue draping with floating bubble projections. We love how the whimsy extended to mini desserts presented in tiny glass cloches.

venue: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | lighting: Frost Chicago | entertainment: Élan Artists | invites: Smitten Boutique | cake: Amy Beck Cake Design

Fashionable Fête

It’s fitting that a celebration honoring the start of spring so beautifully displays nature’s bounty. The tables for this three-course meal were set with an ombré of fresh blooms which guests enjoyed from luxurious pastel velvet seating.

photography: The Wedding Artists Co | Planning & Event Design: 42 North | floral: Lillibet | furniture: Patina Rentals | table top: borrowed BLU | catering: Nuhma NYC | gifts: Vessel Brooklyn | paper: Paperweight

Rustic Elegance

We are awed by how this centerpiece seems to organically rise from the table as if planted and blooming. Colorful cozy blankets showed extra consideration for every lucky guest at this dinner party.

photographer: Jenny Quicksall Photography | event planner, design & décor: Percy Sales Events | floral: Jaime Sanchez | dinner venue: Sunstone Vineyard and Winery | dessert venue: Santa Ynez Inn | cocktail venue: The Landsby | caterer: Good Gracious! Events | dessert: The Sugar Philosophers | bar: Flair Project | rental: The Tent Merchant | lighting: SPARK Creative Events | Linen: Luxe Linen | DJ: DJ Señor Amor | videography: Luxury Lifestyle Studios LLC | music soloist: The Replicas Music | calligraphy: Brown And Co Designs

Contemporary Cocktails

Glamorous shades of pink and green are mixed and mingled to stylish effect at this trendy cocktail party. We love the richly-hued linen, the delicate rose-colored candles, and how even the cocktails continue the tonal vibe.

photographer: Brett Hickman Photo | production + catering: 24 Carrots Catering and Events | floral design: Oak and the Owl | venue: Franciscan Gardens | furniture + lounge: Found Rentals | tabletop rentals: borrowed BLU | linen: La Tavola Fine Linen | lighting: Premier Lighting and Production | entertainment: Elevated Pulse Productions – California | videography: Villa Visuals | calligraphy: Project Watermark | laser cut details: Delovely Details, Inc.

A Forest From the Future

THE TEMPLE HOUSE played host to one of our favorite installations from last year’s Art Basel. Artist Studio Swine created an immersive, multisensory installation which drew inspiration from the culture of Miami Beach. Whimsical, modern trees of white pipes and glowing bulbs were placed around THE TEMPLE HOUSE’s large event space. The trees generated bubbles that evaporated into a scented mist upon contact with skin. Guests used gloves sponsored by clothing brand COS to interact with the installation — a trendy fashion collaboration that’s perfectly at home at Art Basel.

When in the Wynwood Walls

MC&A planned a corporate event turned colorful wonderland in the Wynwood Walls of Miami with a spotlight on both fresh florals and food. Joy Wallace Catering stepped up their creative cuisine, serving homemade cocoa waffle ice cream cones, vegetarian tacos, and even a “spud mash” bar. We appreciate all of the art-inspired touches, including spin-art on plates and creative food displays, like this ladder installation.

Vibiana’s Vibrant Makeover

This neon art gala at Los Angeles’ Vibiana was fully inspired by the flair and vibrancy of Miami. Planners at Bob Gail Events used lush green hedges by Lilla Bello, a splatter painted stage, and bright rentals from Blueprint Studios to recreate Miami’s Wynwood Walls.

San Fran’s Got the Funk

San Francisco is a city full of funk and this character is captured at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This bright, bold event calls to mind the colorful walls of Wynwood in Miami, with its street-art-meets-masterpiece style. We personally love this installation where it looks like the backdrop is melting into the floor. Planned, designed, and rentals supplied by Blueprint Studios, it is no surprise this event caught our eye.

Flashy Like Flavin

The 2019 Whitney Art Party at the Whitney Museum of American Art was a gorgeously iridescent affair. TINSEL Experiential planned and designed the gala in an artistic way, blending works of famous artists with trendy touches. The bubble gum pink photobooth by The Bosco calls to mind the work of Dan Flavin, who is well known for his neon art installations and his exploration of illuminated architecture.

Daring Haring Designs

Keith Haring’s “Acrobats” was the perfect pattern to incorporate at this modern Washington, D.C. Bat Mitzvah. Haring is a modern pop art and graffiti artist, whose work was popularized in urban NYC. Magnolia Bluebird design & events planned the hip celebration at the Newseum where tons of art references — like Campbell soup cans and Pollock-like splatter paint — filled the space. Syzygy tied all of the colorful masterpieces together with an incredible ombré lantern installation and bold furniture, while the AV and lighting pros at Frost DC provided appropriately dramatic uplighting and spotlights.

Koons for the Kids

You’ll likely recognize this balloon dog figure popularized by contemporary artist Jeff Koons. We absolutely adore this kid friendly — yet extremely high-brow — Bat Mitzvah theme, planned and designed by the creatives of Anthony Taccetta Event Design. A red and yellow color palette brightened the Tribeca 360 space, which was filled with Koons-inspired structures. We love how this floral installation incorporates two of Koons’ most famous works, balloon animals, and the large scale “Puppy” at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

A Dalí Dreamscape

Surrealism was a 20th century avant-garde art movement theorized by André Breton, but it is more widely recognized through the dreamlike work of Salvador Dalí. The Haggerty Museum of Art channeled Dalí’s bizarre imagery of the random for their opening gala, planned by Lindsay Ruch, at the We Energies Building. Creative stylist Faith Wooden created the gala’s centerpieces with decorative objects from Relics Vintage Rentals, incorporating much of the mustached artist’s symbolism: clocks, winged objects, butterflies, and contorted facial features.

Pop Art Parties

We would be doing a disservice to the art world had we not included an event surrounding the luminary behind Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Though we’ve seen many events nodding to his work, this gala, planned and designed by TINSEL Experiential at the Whitney Museum of American Art, was actually celebrating the artist’s retrospective exhibit “Andy Warhol — From A to B and Back Again”. We love how vibrant poppy florals made up the gala’s centerpieces, an obvious reference to Warhol’s  “Poppies” series. Classic rentals by Party Rental Ltd. filled the rest of the tablescapes.