Cecchetto (left) and Lois Burwell, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences first vice president, in front of the event's inspiration boards.

The 2019 Governors Ball inspiration board, showing the red and gold color scheme.

Renderings of the Governors Ball layout.

A sample of floral from longtime Governors Ball floral designer Mark's Garden. Blooms will include red roses, red spray roses, black and red mini callas, red cymbidium, red frill tulips, and red Thai orchids.

Counter seating with tulips from Mark's Garden.

Roses, tulips and callas mix in this centerpiece from Mark's Garden.

James Story orchids rise from a bed of roses. Resource One will supply linen.

Mark's Garden will create 400 floral arrangements, of which no two will be exactly the same.

The floral array from Mark's Garden for the Governors Ball.

Mark Held of Mark's Garden (right) is interviewed.

The ball will feature riffs on Louis chairs, including these tall chairs upholstered in black.

Tall Louis chairs in gleaming gold.

And open-back Louis chairs. Rentals will be provided by Blueprint Studios, Bright Event Rentals and Hire Elegance.

 A black chesterfield sofa is accented with gleaming gold pillows and coffee tables.

An oversize tufted borne is accented with beaded gold pillows.

The mixologist from Tequila Don Julio shows off a custom cocktail.

For the fifth year, Piper-Heidsieck will be the sole champagne poured.

Some 850 service and support staff will care for the 1,500 guests at the Governors Ball.

Francis Ford Coppola Winery will premieres two custom wines for the Governors Ball. 

Superstar chef Wolfgang Puck (right) gives an interview.

Wolfgang Puck Catering will offer a broad menu, with tray-passed hors d'oeuvre, hot and cold small plates, and a raw bar. A perennial favorite will return: smoked salmon "Oscars."

Garry Larduinat, WPC pastry chef, works his magic.

An array of dipped strawberries.

Wolfgang Puck's dessert array will include cakes, cookies, brownies, plated items and--of course--Valrhona chocolate "Oscars" dusted with 24-karat gold.