Special Events

Chill Out: Merestone Creates Fall, Winter Theme Scenes

Merestone helps a client showcase its prouducts in a rich array of fall, Halloween, winter and holiday-themed environments....

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!...

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....

Caution--Fun Zone: High Rise Events Breaks New Ground with Groundbreaking Party

Cheryl Fish helps a couple celebrate the groundbreaking of their new home with a construction-theme bash....

One from the Heart: A Divine Event Creates the "Mon Coeur" Wedding

A Divine Event Design Studio takes an old French saying--"My whole heart for my whole life"—to heart to create a winning wedding. Photos by John Day and Brandelyn Lee Photography....

All Things Alice: Sonia Sharma Events Dreams up an Alice in Wonderland Birthday Party

Los Angeles-based event planner Sonia Sharma and team help 120 guests celebrate the 10th birthday of a girl mad about the Mad Hatter, Red Queen and everything else from "Alice in Wonderland." Photos by Andrena Photography. ...

Perfect French: Ideas Creates La Belle Epoque for a Ballet Gala

J. Riccardo Benavides of Ideas brings 19th century France's elegant "La Belle Epoque" to San Francisco's stately City Hall for the San Francisco Ballet's annual opening-night gala. Photos by Drew Altizer....

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....

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

By Lisa Hurley

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

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....