Special Events

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: GLASSWARE FOR GALAS

What makes a beverage beautiful? The right glass does, and event suppliers are constantly ...

CONFETTI: EMBOSSED ROSES MAKE FOR PRECIOUS PETALS

Want to say it with flowers? Let Speaking Roses do the talking. The product's Salt Lake City-based creator uses a patent-pending embossing method ...

CONFETTI: 'WATER' STAYS PUT FOR FLORAL

Water, water everywhere — except in silk flower arrangements. For man-made floral designs with a natural look, Clear Elegance creates the illusion of fresh water in vases, bowls and other vessels. Users simply arrange silk floral pieces in any container, measure and mix equal parts of Clear Elegance “A” and “B” components .....

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: TENTS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND

BY NATASHA GARBER

“The biggest improvement to event tents in terms of a basic small frame is the addition of keder tops and walls,” says Pat Moughan, national sales manager for Frederick, Md.-based Losberger U.S. He notes that keder technology — where components ...

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: DISPOSABLES DO IT IN STYLE

THEY DON'T REQUIRE washing, polishing or special handling. They look great on the table and even better in the budget. They're the new disposables, and they're making the move from backyard barbecues to an upscale event near you.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: EVENT CHAIRS ARE SITTING PRETTY

BY NATASHA GARBER

IN THE WORLD of events, chairs have to do more than simply offer a solid place to sit. Across the event spectrum, from meetings to galas, event-seating experts see an increased call for unique designs, along with enduring demands for durability and ease of setup. In this month's feature, chair pros explain what makes quality event seats so...