Renderings of the ballroom, which will offer a range of seating options and a subtle rose and bronze palette with pops of white.

Sequoia Productions, which will produce the Governors Ball for the 27th consecutive year, shows off ball design from years past.

Jeffrey Kurland, veteran costume designer and Oscar nominee for "Bullets Over Broadway," shares his inspiration for this year's motif--caricatures of stars in the style of the legendary Al Hirschfeld.

Here, Kurland notes the role of caricatures in such restaurant landmarks as New York's Sardi's and Hollywood's The Brown Derby.

Sequoia Productions founder Cheryl Cecchetto points to the wall of 170 original-commissioned caricatures of Hollywood stars--including both legends and this year's nominees.

Mark Held of Mark's Garden shows off the array of white blooms that will be featured at the event.

“This year, we designed arrangements that are simple and elegant in crisp white with occasional accents of pink to reflect the style of the drawings and decor that are an integral part of the ball’s decor,” he said.

“Arrangements are set in a variety of rectangular glass and ceramic containers; some with angular pink painted designs. In addition, some will incorporate light globes in copper tone vessels,” he noted.

Thousands of flowers will be specially flown in from Holland, South America and Mexico at the last minute, ensuring the freshest flowers available. Held expects to use more than 10,000 blooms for the all-white arrangements, which include calla lilies, gardenias, ranunculus, Phalaenopsis orchids and succulents.

In addition, the serving staff at the Governors Ball will wear a new variety of dusty pink carnations as a tribute to the period portrayed in the Al Hirschfeld caricatures.

Simple floral from Mark's Garden.

Venerable French champagne house Piper-Heidsieck will premiere three of of its most prestigious vintage cuvees during the Governors Ball.

Sterling Vineyards will create two custom wines to be poured exclusively at the ball.

The team from Haig Club, single-grain Scotch whisky, will create specialty cocktails.

The room's focal point: the caricature wall, featuring stars from today and yesterday.

At the table: the "Figaro" chair from Blueprint Studios.

Another view. Created by nine costume illustrators, the black and white drawings will be showcased against a refined color palette of dusty rose with copper accents.

Full Circle Design will oversee lighting design, while ShowPro will handle lighting equipment.

Service staff uniforms, designed by Jeffrey Kurland, reflect the ball's color palette.

Mark Friedland Couture Communications custom-designed Oscar envelope is hand-crafted from a high-gloss, iridescent metallic paper, treated in an “Oscar” gold, complemented by a red-lacquered lining featuring the Oscar statuette hand-stamped in satin gold leaf.

A faint statuette watermarked pattern gives the exterior envelope its distinctive finish and provides for added security against duplication.

The exterior of the envelope and its flap features an art deco-inspired satin gold foil-treated frame with an ecru inset panel bearing the name of the award category—each in a richly appointed charcoal ink.

The envelope will contain a heavyweight ecru card with iridescent gold accents and gold leaf-embossed Oscar statuette, along with the phrase, “And the Oscar goes to…"

For a cohesive and elegant look, the names of the winners will be printed in the same charcoal ink and mounted onto a matching, red-lacquered hand-wrapped frame, while the back of the card will be printed with the award category.

Marc Friendland stands before his array of elegant Oscar cards.

The dining area will feature a range of seating options, including this rose banquette from Sosa Sisters Design.

Shiny "Truffaut" chairs from Blueprint Studios.

Blueprint will also supply its Eternity barstools.

Additional barstools will be provided by Chameleon Chairs.

Linens will come from longtime partner Resource One, with tabletop from Classic Party Rentals.

White leather lounge furniture and copper side tables from Hire Elegance.

The company will also supply custom copper bars and backbars.

A server from Wolfgang Puck Catering shows off one of the 10 passed hors d'oeuvre: Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Roasted Tomato Soup.

And more from Wolfgang Puck Catering: A passed small plate of Chopped Salad with Artichokes, Asparagus, Radicchio and Haricots Verts.

Superstar chef/restaurateur Wolfgang Puck (center) shares details about the 2016 Governors Ball.

The Oscar Menu:
Menu created by Wolfgang Puck
Pastry Team: Kamel Guechida, Tyler Atwell, Della Gossett

[GF- Gluten Free; NF - Nut Free; DF - Dairy Free]

Tray-Passed Hors D’Oeuvre
Spicy Tuna Tartare, Sesame Miso Cone (NF)
Mini Burgers, Aged Cheddar, Remoulade (NF) Smoked Salmon Oscar Matzo (NF)
Wolfgang’s Signature Pizzas (Vegetarian, Vegan, NF)
Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Roasted Tomato (Vegetarian, NF)
Avocado Toast with Radish, Sea Salt and Finger Lime (Vegetarian, NF, DF)
Grilled Fig filled with Local Ricotta and Saba (NF, GF, Vegetarian)
Pork Potstickers with Ponzu (NF)
Taro Root Taco with Wild Mushrooms and Salsa Verde (Vegan, NF, GF)
Crispy BiBimBap (NF, Vegetarian)

Cocktail Bites
Homemade Pretzels, Pimento Cheese (Vegetarian, NF)
5 Year Aged Gouda (Vegetarian, GF, NF)
Parmesan Reggiano (Vegetarian, GF, NF)
Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika (GF, NF, DF)
Roasted Nuts with Rosemary, Cayenne, Sea Salt and Brown Sugar (GF)
Fleur de Sel Breadsticks (NF, DF)
Seeded Lavosh (NF, DF)

Poke, Sushi & Shellfish Bar
(Contains Shellfish, GF, NF, DF)

Passed Small Plates – Served Hot
Baked Potato with Caviar (GF, NF)
Chicken Pot Pie, Black Truffles (NF)
Apple-Celery Root Soup with Black Truffle (Vegetarian) Baked Macaroni and Cheese (NF)
Ancient Grain Risotto with Peas, Mushrooms and Pea Leaves (Vegetarian, NF)
Wagyu Shortrib, Cauliflower Purée, Golden Raisins and Puffed Rice (NF)
Artichoke and Fromage Agnolotti, Black Winter Truffles (Vegetarian, NF)
Dover Sole, Sweet Potato, Chili, Orange Miso Vinaigrette (NF, GF)

Passed Small Plates – Served Cold
Baby Beets, Cara Cara Oranges, Frisee, Arugula and Shallot Vinaigrette Chopped Salad with Artichokes, Asparagus, Radicchio and Haricot Verts (Vegan, GF, NF)
Chilled White Grape and Almond Gazpacho (Vegan, GF)

Chocolate Buffet
Caramel Oscar Lollipops (GF, NF)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (NF)
Coconut Macaroons (NF)
Chewy Cranberry Meringues (GF, NF)
​Macaron Tower (Pistachio, Violet, Mango, Chocolate and Raspberry) (GF)
Crunchy Pearl Chocolate Dome
Raspberry Opera (NF)
Strawberry Marshmallow (GF, NF)
Bubble Banana/Strawberry Cheesecake Lollipop Freeze dried Strawberry (NF)
Rum “Baba Savarin” Raspberry Gelee (NF)
Mini Yuzu Tarte Tropezienne (NF)
Dark Chocolate Brownie (NF)
Tiramisu Push Pop (NF)
Assorted WP Chocolate Bonbons, Bars, and Barks
Strawberry White Chocolate Puffed Rice Rocher (NF)
Kalamansi Pate de Fruit (GF, NF)
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter “Ring Dings”
Passion Fruit “Mallomars” (NF)
Lemon Meringue Tart Lollipop (NF)
Vanilla-Raspberry Religieuse (NF)
Chocolate Fountain

Vegan and Gluten-free Sweets
Coconut Cupcakes
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Passed Small Plates – Dessert
Chocolate Passion Layer Cake, Chocolate Biscuit, Speculoos, Banana Ice cream
Sweet Taco, Pistachio Lady Finger, Market Cherries
Raspberry Panna Cotta, Piper Heidsieck Brut Caviar, White Chocolate Decor
Vanilla Bean and Hot Fudge Sundae

The culinary team at work.

The menu will stress locally sourced foodstuffs, including 10 flats of strawberries from nearby Harry's Berries.

The dessert buffet.

A pretty food display.

Some 7,000 mini chocolate Oscars wil be presented--so that everyone can take an "Oscar" home!