Special Events

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: STAR LIGHTS

Whether serving as part of a centerpiece or infusing a buffet with an appetizing glow, table lighting has to add flair without glare. Creative manufacturers are rising to the occasion with budget-conscious, setup-friendly products that provide a bright focal point, but don't compete with ambient lighting.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: FLOORING LETS YOU STEP ON IT

Reaching for the stars is fine for event design, but smart event pros make sure guests have their feet firmly on the floor — wherever that floor may be. Here, top manufacturers talk about today's forward-thinking event flooring, and explain why sometimes surface is everything.

WOW--HOW'D THEY GET THAT TENT THERE?

BY LISA HURLEY

THE GUESTS MAY coo at the chandeliers or swoon over the swags. But to many event professionals, the truly admirable accomplishment in a great tented event is how the event team got the tent there in the first place.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: TEMP FOR HIRE

BY NATASHA GARBER

HAVING GUESTS REMEMBER a specific event is terrific — as long as the event is not remembered for being uncomfortably hot or cold,” says Chris Smith, marketing specialist for Onalaska, Wis.-based heating and cooling equipment manufacturer L.B. White. So what can be done to ensure that an event environment remains a comfort zone? Equipment experts talk about their top products and the triumph of temperature-control technology in the battle against the elements.

Tools of the Trade: Wonder Covers

By Natasha Garber

Contemporary chair covers work magic, one seat at a time....