Elite Productions International

November 2016 Everybody knows the traditional Thanksgiving look: abundant cornucopias, plenty of autumn leaves, pinecones, burlap fabric, twine...While these are the staples of harvest decor, what about something more modern for your holiday tablescape? Instead of going back year after year to these more common design tropes, the team at Elite Productions International wanted to present a variety of looks that offer a more vibrant and fresh aesthetic.   Often a traditional  Thanksgiving color palette can be trapped in warm hues such as orange, red, and yellow - try switching it up with neutrals such as white and brown.  Instead of your typical orange pumpkins, try heirloom pumpkins, gourds and squash in unusual colors such as white, green, and yellow. Natural finishes such as a reclaimed wood table or galvanized metal are ideal canvases for embellishment. Dried florals and foliage are perfect for filling in empty s...

I LLUMINATING I DEAS As first featured on  catersource ,  a premier source for event trends.  May 06, 2016 By:  Lili Shadab T he perfect lighting can take an event to the next level and set the mood and tone for the occasion. It can also enhance décor and create visual drama. Here at EPI, we consider lighting an integral part of our event design and we make lighting a priority in enriching an event experience. Allow the event theme to inspire you and allow the lighting to enhance and support your design direction. Consider the theme of the event – a strong theme can direct the lighting focus and create an overall feel for the event. Lighting design has become very advanced and effective. This design medium can help complete the overall feel of the event. For example, for a Moulin Rouge Theme it dictated red lighting, including backlighting on scrims which perfectly translated the sexy and dramatic feel the client wanted to achieve...