Special Events

Weddings 2.0: The New Business of the Wedding Business

By Natasha Garber

While weddings remain tied to tradition, wedding professionals are taking cues from the business world and taking a whole new approach to their work....

Food for Fetes: Love Bites: Caterers Share New Trends in Wedding Reception Menus

By Susan Cuadrado

From pho stations and gastro-pubs to artisanal pizzas and app-heavy cocktail parties, three caterers share what’s hot on wedding menus....

Precious Metals: The Wedding Lunch 2011 is "In Love with Metallics"

Chaired by Heather Crabtree and Jennifer Thinnes of Outstanding Occasions, Phoenix, the Wedding Lunch at The Special Event 2011 is a shining example of great event design. Photos by Melissa Jill Photography....

An A-Door-able Wedding: Events of Distinction Holds the Key to Charm

San Francisco-based Events of Distinction creates an "a-door-able" outdoor wedding for a couple charmed by Old Word doorways; this event has been nominated for a Gala Award. Photos by Catherine Hall Studios....

Romance Rocks: Affair with Flair Puts Some Surprises into an Utterly Elegant Wedding

How do you rock romance? Guests enjoyed elements of surprise throughout this Gala Award-nominated white-and-silver theme wedding from Affair with Flair of Cherry Hills Village, Colo. The event mixed a cool, elegant look with lighthearted touches, including dueling DJs and a grooving bride and groom. Photos by Eric Stephenson Photography....

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. ...

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. ...

Say "I Do" to the Wedding Lunch 2011 by Oct. 25

By Special Events Staff

Don't miss the wedding event of the year: The popular Wedding Lunch at The Special Event 2011 takes place Jan. 26 in Phoenix. And you can still reserve a table of 10, but only if you act by Oct. 25....

Oct. 10 Events Show Power of 10/10/2010

By Lisa Hurley

The countdown starts tomorrow, when it will be 10 days until Oct. 10--or 10/10/2010--which for some event planners is shaping up to be a great day for special events....