This past Saturday and Sunday, I helped out with the ISES (International Special Events Society) Annual Awards Gala. The event took place at the USA Today/Gannett Building and included a reception/cocktail hour, awards ceremony, buffet dinner, and an after party.


USA Today/Gannett Building

The gorgeous event space

furniture from CORT



great looking seating but not very functional



more unique CORT seating

ISES decor made from newspaper

another really cool piece using newspaper

floral centerpiece with LED lighting

entryway to the after party

doors to the after party



one of many bars

one of the award winners. awesome idea-save the date cootie catchers.

each guest received an awesome swag bag when they left