Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions
Cheryl Cecchetto welcomes the media to the press preview at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at
Hollywood & Highland Center. She explained that it will take the equivalent of 50 tractor-trailers to load in the event.
Jeff Kurland of the Academy Governors Ball for the Oscars
Governors Ball chair Jeffrey Kurland, who will oversee decor, menu and entertainment planning; he also designed the wait staff's attire. His costume design credits include "Hannah and her Sisters," "Radio Days" and "Ocean's Eleven."
Diageo brands at the Oscars Governors Ball
Diageo premium brands including Sterling Vineyards, Johnnie Walker, Baileys and Ciroc will be served to the 1,500 guests.
The Glamour Shot from Diageo
Here, a display of the signature "Glamour Shot" cocktail, featuring the new Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon mixed with Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps and served in a glass rimmed with flakes of real gold.
Hand-carved ice from Johnnie Walker
Hand-carved ice for the Johnnie Walker Whisky bar.
Marc Friedland of Marc Friedland Couture Communications
Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
A model of the ballroom.
Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
An inspiration board for the event.
Vertical garden from Mark's Garden
The entrance to the ballroom will be flanked by two 18-foot-tall tableaux filled with windows featuring alternating silhouettes of Oscar statues and floral arrangements.
Mark's Garden
Longtime Oscar Ball florist Mark Held of
Mark's Garden will create event floral based on a palette of deep purples, lime green, tangerine orange and copper.
Mark Held of Mark's Garden
Held stands before the "vertical garden" on the ballroom wall, a rich mix of roses, orchids, kale and hydrangea with ferns and exotic vines.
Vertical garden from Mark's Garden
A closer view.
Resource One leaf linen
The "leaf" drape lining the walls.
Resource One will again supply linens.
Vegetable centerpiece
An veggie-based centerpiece.
Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014 with furniture from Lux Lounge ERF
An elegant curved banquette from
Lux Lounge EFR, which is supplying more than 460 custom pieces to the event.
Marco Fonseca of Lux Lounge EFR
Marco Fonseca, president and marketing director of Lux Lounge EFR, shows off the genuine stone bar that will be featured at the ball.
Floral table Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
Floral climbs up beneath a clear glass table. Chairs by Lux Lounge EFR.
Resource One
Rich amethyst linen from Resource One ...
Resource one
... and glowing teal.
Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
The service staff uniforms, designed by Jeffrey Kurland.
Wolfgang Puck Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
Superstar chef/caterer/restaurateur
Wolfgang Puck charms a reporter with his description of the Oscar menu. Headed by chef Matt Bencivenga, the Puck team will offer more than 50 dishes, from one-bite hors d'oeuvre to small-plate entrees that will be passed throughout the evening. Bites will include crispy lobster and shrimp dumplings, the signature smoked salmon "Oscars," chicken pot pie with shaved black truffles, and mini American waygu burgers with aged Cheddar and remoulade. This year's menu will feature an expanded selection of vegan dishes, including taro root tacos with avocado, shots of orange gazpacho, and butternut squash with farro and wild rice.
Desserts Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
The dazzling dessert array, which will include chocolate-dipped strawberry cheesecake pops, citrus panna cotta with "funky chunky" chocolate popcorn, and yuzu semifreddo with green team meringue and sake blueberries.
Oscar chocolates Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
Here, the famed "chocolate Oscars" are treated to their golden glow via air-brush.
Wolfgang Puck Academy Awards Governors Ball 2014
A special cake will honor Puck's 20th consecutive year creating the menu for the Governors Ball.
