Chinoiserie Chic: Events of Distinction Marries Chinese and French Design for a Beautiful Wedding

For an American couple who wanted to honor both their Chinese heritage and a memorable visit to a French chateau, San Francisco-based Events of Distinction creates the beautiful "Chinoiserie Chic" wedding—a contemporary spin on classic elements. The event was nominated for a Gala Award. Photos by Kevin Chin....

3D Bas-relief Graphics, AFR's New "Club" Line, Mini Golf Game

3DPhotoworks takes two-dimensional images and, using a special process, converts them to 3D, bas-relief graphics that can be as much as 1.75 inches deep....

Light Fantastic: Three Case Studies of Great Event Lighting

What event element makes the food, decor and even the guests look better? It's the right light. Here, the Gala Award nominees for Best Use of Lighting....

Not Just Oscar: Lawyers Go After "Moulin Rouge" Special Event Decor

Special Events has recently learned of two special event designers threatened with lawsuits from lawyers representing the legendary Moulin Rouge nightclub in Paris....

Astonishing Arizona: Gala Tablescapes Celebrate the Landscape

The astonishing array of landscapes—from deserts to forests, mountains to lakes—comes to life in eight different table designs at the 2011 Gala Celebration at The Special Event, headed by Amy Mancuso of Amy Mancuso Events and William J. McArdle of Avant-Garde. Photos by Catch the Moment....

The World at Your Table: Stunning Tabletop Design from The Precious Moment

For the 10th anniversary party of an interior design magazine, The Precious Moment, with offices in Beijing and Taipei, brings the world into just one room with four table designs representing China, Europe, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia. The stunning design just won a Gala Award from Special Events Magazine....

New Portable Bars, Round Dance Floors, Sash Ornaments

A new portable bar system from Best of Times offers a range of easy-to-use theme wraps for the steel-frame bar unit....

Decor We Adore: Gala Award Nominees for Best Decor 2010

Is your decor a bore? Then come get some design inspiration, with a plethora of photos of all the nominees in the latest Gala Award competition....

Tabletop Gallery 2011: Feast on Fine Table Design

Great tabletop designers presented their work for the world to enjoy at The Special Event 2011--just pull up a chair and enjoy yourself! Photos by Special Events and Catch the Moment. ...

Viva Oscar: The 2011 Oscar Governors Ball to Feature Latin Nightclub Theme

Think Carmen Miranda, think Esther Williams as a mermaid—think a chic-and-cheerful take on lively Latin nightclubs from days gone by. That will be the beautiful scene guests enjoy at the 83rd annual Academy Awards Governors Ball on Feb. 27, staged by veteran event producer Sequoia Productions, caterer Wolfgang Puck and florist Mark's Garden. Here is a sneak peek; photos by Special Events....

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