Pull up a chair and enjoy the Gala Award nominees for "Best Dining Table Design"; you can see the nominees in all categories here.

From bar mitzvahs to 80th birthday bashes, enjoy these events nominated for a Special Events Gala Award in the category "Best Event for a Private Individual," all honored at The Special Event 2014. (See all the Gala Award nominees here.)

Wedding pros look at four centuries of weddings in 'Evolution,' The Wedding Event at The Special Event 2014 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event chairs: Jennifer McBride of McBride Events and Mike Holland, Ryan Traylor, Patrick McBride...

A beautiful complement to a beautiful bride--"Rustic Chic" wedding floral from Designs by Sean, which just won a Gala Award at The Special Event 2014 for "Best Floral."

Frosty, family and the four seasons--three beautiful wedding galleries at The Special Event 2014 key on these eternal themes. Get ready to be inspired, thanks to the Wedding Gallery Committee: Courtney Hammons and Krisie Tiffner, A Magical Affair...

Come tour the tops in tabletop design--it's our annual Tabletop Gallery, featured on the show floor at The Special Event 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Here, the stunning work of the finalists.

Last week, we shared the gorgeous Gala Award-nominated weddings in the "Under $1,000 per Guest" category. And today, here are the "$1,000 and Above" nominees. Prepare to fall in love.

Fall in love with these three beautiful weddings, all nominees in the category "Best Wedding: Budget Under $1,000 Per Guest." The winner will be named Jan. 10 at The Special Event 2014 in Nashille, Tenn.

Once was not enough ... Last week, we previewed some great booths you'll see at The Special Event 2014. And here, we give you even more! See them all in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 8-10.

The show floor at The Special Event 2014--Jan. 8-10 in Nashville, Tenn.--will be packed with exciting products and services that will bring out the best in your next event. Here's a sneak preview ...