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.
Interesting articles about special events this week include Disney World's 25th party, George Clooney's wedding options and the importance of 'social moments' in events.
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.
