Special Events editor Lisa Hurley discusses the trends in the event industry to move away from lavish, over-the-top events so common before the Great Recession to a more grounded approach.

Event and party rental experts comment on the outlook for the recent acquisition of Classic Party Rentals, which filed for Chapter 11, by Apollo Management Group.

News this week includes the naming of Joe Messina to head sales efforts for CORT Trade Show and Event Furnishings.

New products for special events include high-end casino tables, reusable signage kits, and faux burlap table linen

Brian Cernik has joined the Sheraton New York Times Square hotel as director of meeting and event management

After filing Chapter 11 in February, Classic Party Rentals, the leading event rental company, announces a new owner--Apollo Global Management.

Special Events interviews wedding cake specialists, who reveal that the "white on white" cake has fallen out of favor with brides, and is being replaced with cakes that are a mix of flavors and fillings.