Matthew David Hopkins brings down the overhead in more ways than one at an eco-aware gala

Trends are cruel. The style that once looked so fresh now looks forlorn, what sizzled has fizzled. Here, five top event designers share which trends are still in and which are so over.

One event pro looks back — way back — for decor cues to delight a modern audience

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Classic Party Rentals will now offer the Kindle patio heater line in its California rental outlets...

Single-use dinnerware from VerTerra is made only of fallen leaves, steam, heat and pressure, the company says; no trees or plants are cut down to create them...

Covering plants and architectural elements with twinkle lights is easier thanks to the Harlan's Trim-it-Quick system, the manufacturer says...

Air Dimensional Design offers a line of illuminated inflatable decor items in time for the U.S. Independence Day celebration on July 4...

Ultimate Bars offers a line of modular bars featuring interchangeable panels that slide into a skeleton frame, enabling event designers to tailor the bar to various venues...

The line of backdrops from Backdrops Fantastic offers a dramatic decor element at reasonable price, the manufacturer says...