Special Events Staff

Updates on special events professionals' business news for June 5, 2013

New for event planners: Rustic reclaimed wood bars, golf events and furniture stations that double as charging stations

The Gala Awards competition, the most prestigious award in special events, launched its 2013 competition on June 1.

The most popular articles from Special Events for May 2013 include coverage of "Great Gatsby" style decor, wedding trends, controlling social media and cicada swarms.

Personnel news from Vok Dams, Events by Appointment and Caesars Entertainment

New decor pieces for special event professionals include inflatable "roses," flameless wax votives, party props and custom vases

News about promotions in the special event industry

California Portable Dance Floor Co. offers peel-and-stick vinyl covering for dance floors, Cigar Row cicar follers will travel free to events, and Villeroy & Boch debuts a new china line