Special Events

Sweet Surprise: Master Bridal Consultant Frank Creates a Classic Wedding—with a Twist

A "dream" couple approved virtually all the suggestions from Frank Andonoplas, MBC. The result: a Gala Award-winning, classically elegant wedding with some unexpected surprises. Photos by Garbo Productions....

What's Big IN BIG-CITY WEDDINGS

By Natasha Garber

Leading bridal experts in three major markets share what's now in wedding vows....

Editor's Page: Loving Weddings

Lisa Hurley

It's not quite a week since the royal wedding, and I'm still feeling a little dizzy from all the beautiful buzz....

How Event Vendors Can Do Reality Shows Right

By Lisa Hurley

What's the secret to success with reality TV? Understand what you're getting into and how to reap the rewards, this wedding planner says....

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....

Is Reality TV Really Worth it for Party Rental?

By Lisa Hurley

The producers of reality TV shows often turn to party rental companies to lend products, promising fabulous PR exposure in exchange. But do the promises live up to reality?...

Monet's Canvas: An Impressionist Painting Inspires an Idyllic Summer Wedding from Detail+Design

The event team at Indianapolis-based Detail+Design translates the bride's love of Claude Monet's famed "water lily" paintings into an idyllic June wedding. Photos by Hether Miles Photography. ...

Big Wedding Trends in Three Big Markets

By Special Events Staff

Every bride wants a beautiful wedding that guests will never forget. But for a bride in New York, that might require a drop-dead gorgeous venue, while the Chicago bride might demand drop-dead delicious Chicago hot dogs....

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....

Daisy Chain: Company Transforms Bridal Bouquet Flowers into Jewelry

By Susan Cuadrado

For the bride looking to remember her bouquet in a whole new way, Freeze Frame, a Dayton, Ohio-based flower preservation company, transforms fresh flowers into beautiful sterling silver jewelry....