Art of Celebration Southern Style: Inspiration and Ideas from Top Event Professionals

From planners, caterers, and entertainers to floral designers, ice sculptors, and lighting gurus, these compendiums share the passions and motivations of the event industry's most popular specialists—and even a few of their best-kept secrets to executing unforgettable occasions. Each affair is accompanied by lighthearted editorial, providing a look behind the scenes at birthdays, corporate functions, religious milestones, and charity galas. With beautiful, lavish photographs, these collections invite readers to walk the red carpet and enjoy the splendor of elite events thrown by world leaders, royalty, celebrities, and other members of high society.

Whether held at the Epping Forest Yacht Club in Florida, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Tennessee, the historic Hotel Monteleone in Louisiana, or a premier venue in Georgia or the Carolinas, the high-end events presented in this collection will leave readers breathless. With notables like Jennifer Carroll Events, Glenn Certain Studio, JB Events, Urban Earth Studios, Rogers & Gala Creative Event, Puff ’n Stuff Catering, and John Unrue Photography, the level of creativity at work in this vibrant region is something to behold.