Bold predictions

December 1, 2015  |  Projects, Trend Watch

In 2016, expect subtle to showstopping colors and furniture that power immersive experiences. A new year brings new event trends and new strategies to interpret traditional themes. Pantone® describes its spring 2016 color report as “transporting and transformative.” “Colors this season transp…
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Midsummer night magic

October 1, 2015  |  Projects, Trend Watch

A garden-inspired reception combines fabric, crystals, lighting and drama. Tent design continues to evolve as innovative companies and event planning professionals achieve greater creativity for their clients. What was once lightweight material supported by a metal framework is today’s blank canva…
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Circus glam

August 1, 2015  |  Projects, Trend Watch

Liner fabric in a bold color scheme raised a circus-themed corporate event to new heights of glamour. Photo by McNee Productions. Dramatic draping brings elegance to circus-themed event. Circuses evoke all kinds of emotions—thrills, laughter, amusement, delight. But they usually aren’t associate…
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Trending in tents: Transforming the ordinary into magical

June 15, 2015  |  Industry News, News, Trend Watch

Event designers and planners are tasked now more than ever with putting on unforgettable events that reach new creative heights. They are utilizing all platforms to excite and thrill clients and attendees. The tented event is no exception to this rising trend. Popping up in events are: poles that ha…
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A designer’s garden

June 1, 2015  |  Projects, Trend Watch

A tented wedding reception glows from within. In October 2014, the grounds of The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, Mo., served as the perfect backdrop for the tented wedding reception of a couple with a distinct vision. Exclusive Events Inc., St. Louis, Mo., designed a reception that combined the …
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Event trends using five senses

May 19, 2015  |  Industry News, News, Trend Watch

When sight, sound, touch, smell and taste are delighted, so are your guests. Cort Trade Show & Event Furnishings shares tips and trends to turn any wedding into the most memorable event of the season. Some senses, such as sight, are fairly straightforward when designing an event. While the other…
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Personal design

April 1, 2015  |  Trend Watch

Table centerpieces and props tell a couple’s story. One of the most rewarding aspects of wedding design is the opportunity to customize an event for a specific couple, creating a celebration unique to their personalities, tastes and traditions. In particular, table centerpieces are becoming an exp…
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Visual feast

December 1, 2014  |  Trend Watch

Attention to detail and a strong focal point inspire wedding guests’ awe. By David Caruso With the shores of Lake Michigan and the downtown Milwaukee skyline as a backdrop, a tented wedding reception requires a vibrant and focused design to complement the scenic locale. Dynamic Events by David…
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