Special Events

Family Affair: The Hargrove Clan Creates a Stunning Summer Wedding

Chris Hargrove of Hargrove III Events creates a stunning wedding for brother Carey. Photos by Mike Busada--Carey's brother-in-law!...

Light On: Lighting Transforms Shimmering Tablescapes at the Dreambuilders' Ball

Keying on the theme "transformation," Seattle's Virginia Mason Medical Center and Vangard Event Design create an ever-changing event landscape to raise $1 million at the 2011 Dreambuilders' Ball. Photos by Christopher Nelson Photography....

Backyard Birthday: Joy Wallace Creates a Chic Cabana Party

For a client who wanted a simple but simply stunning birthday party for her husband, A Joy Wallace Catering Production & Design Team builds a chic cabana in the backyard for an unforgettable evening. Photos by Ryan Oswald....

Eco-friendly Glass Straws, Black-White Fusion Dance Floor Tiles, Deal on Fencing/Barriers

By Special Events Staff

Glass drinking straws from Glass Dharma are designed to be attractive, sturdy and reusable, thus avoiding adding the extra waste to landfills created by plastic drinking straws....

King Richard: Event Designer Richard Carbotti Rules a Design Dynasty

By Lisa Hurley

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in America, but it is home to one of the biggest talents in special events--Richard Carbotti....

Divine Decor: Prop It Like It's Hot

By Natasha Garber

Prohibition-era Atlantic City, Venetian gardens, international ports of call—destination themes are where it’s at!...

Confetti: Hitting the Books--The 2011 Folger Shakespeare Library Gala

Susan Cuadrado

Spring renewal was a fitting theme for the April fundraiser at Washington's Folger Shakespeare Library. ...

Splendor in the Grass: KBY Designs Plants a Beautiful Wedding in a Barley Field

KBY Designs plants a stunning wedding in a field of barley. Photos by Ilan Mor unless otherwise noted....

NFL-logo Bars, 'Fairy' Lights, Bamboo Platters

By Special Events Staff

The Best of Times portable bar system now offers all NFL team logo wraps as well as new collegiate team wraps. ...

Ghoul School: AOO Events Creates a Monster Halloween Party

A hostess so in love with Halloween that she calls herself "Gory Girl" turns to AOO Events to create a devilishly delightful Halloween party. Photos by AOO Events....