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Esprits with Alice: ILEA Presents 2016 Esprit Awards at Alice-Theme Gala
The J.W. Marriott in Austin, Texas, takes Alice through the looking glass on Aug. 13 as ILEA presents the 2016 Esprit Awards.
Lakeside Wedding: Danny Marx Ltd. Designs a Stunning Ceremony
For a couple from South Africa, Danny Marx Event Planning & Productions creates a stunning wedding on a lake in Israel.
Venue Tour: 25 Exciting Venues for Special Events
Come along with us as we tour 25 new venues for special events. From bustling city settings to the wide open spaces, these venues offer exciting options for event planners. Let's go on tour!
Penguin Party: 39th Lincoln Park Zoo Ball Keys on New Penguin Cove
The Women's Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago brought in a cool $1.35 million last month at the 2016 Zoo Ball. The black-tie affair treated 900 guests to an auction, dining and dancing--all to celebrate the new Penguin Cove, which opens this fall.
Dinner Underground: KBY Designs Designs a Dinner Party Under the Western Wall
Some 180 guests enjoyed a stunning Shabbat dinner in the tunnels beneath Jerusalem's iconic Western Wall thanks to the talents of Special Events Gala Award winner KBY Designs.
We Go to Rio: Entertainment Experts Weigh in on Olympics Opening Ceremony
Relying on "gambiarra"--the Brazilian knack for making something out of nothing--the team of CC2016 led by executive producer Marco Balich created a lively salute to sport, samba and sustainability.
Emmy Entrees: Preview of the 2016 Emmy Awards Governors Ball Menu, Decor
A sneak peek at the meal guests will enjoy at the 2016 Emmy Awards Governors Ball, slated for Sept. 18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
With catering from Patina Restaurant Group and production/decor from Sequoia Productions, this year's Emmy celebration will feature three separate balls on back-to-back weekends, including the largest formal sit-down dinner--for 3,800 luminaries--on Sept. 18. Two Creative Arts balls will be held on Sept. 10 and 11.
All told, the Emmy celebrations will wine and dine 7,400 guests.
Marking Milestones: Highlights of 13 Great Milestone Events
Nothing marks a milestone better than a memorable special event, and here we bring you 13 fabulous examples--from a silver celebration for 25 years to platinum parties for the 100th!
Tea for You: XO Bloom and the Four Seasons Westlake Village Create a Stylish Showcase
The irresistible appeal of Alice in Wonderland is on display at this photo shoot from XO Bloom and the Four Seasons Westlake Village.
Happy Lth: Caesars Palace Celebrates its 50th Birthday with a Blow-out Bash
Legendary Caesars Palace in Las Vegas celebrates its 50th anniversary weekend with showstopper celebrities, special events and stunning fireworks.
Lively Dead Sea Party: KBY Designs Puts a Pretty Party on the Shore of the Dead Sea
Do you really need to bring sand to a beach party? Yes--10 truckloads, and that's part of the event magic that the KBY Designs team designed and produced for this beautiful beach party on the shore of the Dead Sea.
Road to China Gala: Mosaic Catering + Events Turns a Warehouse into a Wonderland
Mosaic Catering + Events transforms the Richmond [Va.] Ballet's own warehouse into an interpretation of a grand private Chinese home for the gala fundraiser for 323 guests culminating a year-long fundraising campaign.
The stunning event nabbed a 2016 Gala Award nomination.
DMCs Go Big: Big Events from the Special Events 2016 '25 Top DMCs'
Special Events shares big events created by some of the companies listed on the 2016 edition of our "25 Top DMCs." Here's how the big players do it!
Read the full list in the Summer issue of Special Events. Not a subscriber? We can fix that; just click here for more information.
DMCs Go Big Part II: Big Events from the Special Events 2016 '25 Top DMCs'
Special Events shares even more big events created by some of the companies listed on the 2016 edition of our "25 Top DMCs." Here's how the big players do it!
Hot Night in Havana: Koncept Events Brings Cuba Alive for a Corporate Client
It was a hot night in Havana night when Koncept Events created "Viva Cube Libre" for 600 corporate guests at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. Mojitos and cigars, anyone?
Big Party Rental Companies Share 2016 Event Trends
As Special Events releases the 18th edition of our "30 Top Event Rental Companies" feature, we take a look at top trends in rental products.
To see the full story, read the November-December 2015 issue of Special Events.
Do you want your own copy of the "30 Top" list? It's available here for a nominal fee.
Alice in Atlanta: A Trio of Event Teams Takes Guests Down the Rabbit Hole
A talented team--the Georgia International Convention Center, Juice Studios, Proof of the Pudding catering and Your Event Solution--takes 40 lucky guests on a fam for Atlanta with an Alice in Wonderland-theme event.
Close-up on Gala Gold: Extra Images of the 2016 Gala Award Winners
You cheered for them at the Gala Awards ceremony at The Special Event 2016--now take a closer look at this year's winners of the Special Events magazine Gala Awards. Here is the work that the judges fell in love with.
NACE L.A. Hosts Launch Party at At The P
NACE stages the launch of its Los Angeles Chapter last month with a party at At The P--a brand-new venue.
Preview the 2016 Special Events Gala Award Nominees
Catch your breath now--because these gorgeous events will leave you breathless. Here: the 2016 Special Events Gala Award nominees. You can enjoy the awards ceremony for free at The Special Event, Jan. 14 in Orlando, Fla. All you have to do is dress up and show up!
