Special Events Magazine - Decor, Tabletop, Linen

For Your Consideration: The Gala Award Nominees

By Special Events Staff

Who will win? Review the nominees for the Gala Awards--the winners will be named at The Special Event 2011 on Jan. 28....

White Wedding: A Wedding is a Vision in All-white Floral

White in all its glory is the design thrust of this beautiful wedding, created by Laurie Arons Special Events, San Francisco, and Designs by Sean, Dania, Fla. This remarkable event is a two-time Gala Award nominee. ...

Votives at Discount, Stock Precision-cut Fabric, Custom Gobos Fast

By Special Events Staff

The "Flow" votive from Impulse Enterprises (in photo) offers a dramatic look at a modest cost....

Go Ask Alice: A Wild Alice-in-Wonderland Theme Birthday Party

For a surprise 60th birthday party, the team at Chicago-based Heffernan Morgan Ronsley surprised everyone who thought they'd already seen every Alice-in-Wonderland theme with a wildly creative take on the timeless story. ...

Beautiful Birthday: A Princess Theme Tickles the Guest of Honor Pink

With the help of Lynn Fletcher Weddings of Calgary, Alberta, a family's love colors all things pink for a special birthday party for a special young woman. ...

India Reimagined: A Modern Spin on the Indian Wedding

VP Events of Westlake Village, Calif., keeps all the dramatic beauty of a traditional Indian wedding, but adds a modern spin for a contemporary couple. Photos by Joe Buissink. ...

Magic Carpet Ride: The "1,001 Arabian Nights" Daffodil Ball

For the Canadian Cancer Society's famed Daffodil Ball this year, the event team from Montreal's Alison Silcoff Events evoked the romance of the Middle East with "1,001 Arabian Nights." Hop on your magic carpet and enjoy this behind-the-scenes event tale. All photos by Tandem Studios....