The Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center in Atlanta will open a new, 4,000-square-foot ballroom in September. With 18-foot-high ceilings, a capacity of 300 people for a reception, and an entry made of smoked glass, the ballroom connects to the hotel...

Palm Beach, Fla.-based Shirley Murphy introduces place cards in linen or vellum card stock. The cards measure 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches and fit most printers. Shirley Murphy will also print on the cards for customers. Card categories include b...

Raj Tents, based in Torrance, Calif., introduces the Grand Maharaja Tent; it offers twice the space of the company's Maharaja tent. The 27-by-44 space can accomodate 120 diners. Handmade Raj tents have water-resistant, cotton canvas exteriors. F...

Toledo, Ohio-based World Tableware introduces its new DrinkMates Collection. The 7-inch plates come six to a pack, decorated with salutations in different languages such as "Alla Salute." The martini plate is shaped like the iconic glass, and the...

Although renowned for many talents--among them talk-how host and legendary game-show producer--Merv Griffin, who died Sunday at age 82, was a significant figure in special events. From his headquarters in Beverly Hills, Calif., his Griffin Group...