On March 9th – Kehoe Designs presented the first exclusive client event, “BEYOND 2017 – Only The Curious Have Something To Find,” an immersive educational experience merging event design and fashion.
BEYOND 2017 | EVENT DESIGN AND FASHION TRENDS
SHIFT IN TECHNOLOGY
Technology is changing the game, altering perception and disrupting what is predictable. We are living in the golden age of design, where technology plays a pivotal role in the special events industry – advancing every aspect of the senses from visual stimulation, emotional response, and tactile sensitivity.
FIVE INSPIRING EVENT DESIGN TRENDS FOR FALL
As event designers, we set out to find forecasted trends that can translate into Kehoe Designs signature styles. From lush greens to the deepest of blues, we have identified the five inspiring event design trends that our team is looking at for F/W 2016!
NATURE: BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO EVENTS
WHY SPORTS THEMED EVENTS SCORE BIG
Win or lose, there’s no denying Chicago is our kind of town when it comes to sports!
From Da’ Bears to the Blackhawks, Chicago is one of only four major US cities to house teams from all five major American professional sports, making “The Windy City” a sports mecca for locals and tourists alike. And with loyal, enthusiastic fans, star players and iconic sporting venues that attract thousands on any given game day, it’s no wonder that special events designed with sports in mind are all the rage!
5 BESPOKE WEDDING CANOPIES FOR THE LUXURY BRIDE
Following the sweet romance of Valentine’s weekend, we are propelled into our second happy surge of the wedding engagement season! For our recently engaged, we continue on our six part wedding series with a focus on wedding canopy inspiration in a variety of bespoke styles. To provide today’s expert insight is Kehoe Designs’ Event Designer, Phil Cooper, who is known for high style weddings with impeccable design and a “tailor-made” approach to every aspect of wedding decor.
WEDDING CENTERPIECES FOR THE SAVVY BRIDE
In this week’s edition of our six part wedding mini series, we explore ways to infuse big drama into wedding centerpieces. Here to help us is Kehoe Designs Event Designer, Joshua Jones who has quite the knack for helping brides get the most from their beautifully composed floral designs. Read on to hear his tips on smart tabletop design, how to add gorgeous intrigue to the room, and lastly, what’s currently trending in the world of high style floral and wedding design.
2015 HIGH STYLE WEDDINGS | “RUNWAY” AISLE TREATMENTS
To continue our exclusive wedding mini-series, today we explore luxe aisle treatments with expert insight from the inimitable, Vince Hart. A brilliant designer, prolific wedding producer and Kehoe Designs’ Vice President of Sales, Vince has long had his finger on the pulse of high style bridal. For our soon-to-be brides, he describes five aisle treatment designs that are both relevant and oh-so-chic for today’s modern bride.
2015 BRIDAL RUNWAY | FORECASTING WEDDING TRENDS
With the excitement that comes with a surge in engagements over the holiday season, we begin our six part series dedicated to all things weddings, where we’ll share stunning inspiration and expert advice from our top Kehoe Designs wedding professionals. Today, we look to 2015 bridal runways and explore how the latest fashions forecast overarching wedding design trends in the coming year.
5 REASONS TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE PENINSULA CHICAGO!
The Peninsula Chicago is beloved by many as a premier location to embrace the beauty, excitement, and cheer of the holiday season. From festive Afternoon Tea, Santa visits, to hot chocolate on The Peninsula Sky Rink, there are many seasonal offerings allowing you to fully indulge in the magic of the holidays. For over a decade, Kehoe Designs has taken part by decking this world class hotel’s grand spaces from top-to-bottom with luxe adornment and chic holiday style. In today’s feature, we invite you to get in the spirit with our top five reasons to celebrate the holidays at The Peninsula Chicago!