Cool Ideas for Your Next Social Event

Susan Holland events used disco ball lights and projected French surrealist films, while a swing 

hung near the dance floor for a 40th birthday party. Photo: Jamie Watts

Ritzy Bee Events used craft paper and chalk to label the passed appetizers for a 
rehearsal dinner at the Decatur House in Washington so guests wouldn’t be left guessing.
Photo: Kate Headley Photography



Great for DIY parties with tight budgets.
 Photo: Elsie Larson/elsiecake.com



Recreate newlyweds’ hometown with a hand-painted backdrop. Lighting and real 
trees help the scene come to life.
Photo: Shiprapanosian.com





Bryn Chernoff of Paperfinger created custom calligraphy stamps of each 
guest’s name, which doubled as place cards and favors at a private dinner party 
held at the Foundry in New York.
Photo: Jen Huang Photography

-BizBash