Love is in the air here at BizBash—love for incredible event decor and F&B, that is. In honor of Valentine's Day just around the corner, we've rounded up a handful of memorable moments from past events and current festive offerings that either directly celebrate or simply evoke V-Day. From cotton candy roses to romantic floral displays, keep scrolling to see how you can feel the love too.
Although this bright tablescape from JOWY Productions brought to life a Barbie-inspired luncheon, the red, pink, and purple hues and flower varieties easily evoke V-Day. Celio's Design provided the florals for this event at a private residence in Malibu.
Photo: Peter Bohler Photography
For a Valentine's Day editorial photo shoot, Glow Events enlisted vendors like Bright Event Rentals and Tango & Foxtrot Florals to help design this dreamy, romantic tablescape.
Photo: Sorella Muse Photography
For this welcome drink moment, Glow Events paired Champagne in coupe glasses with blackberries and tiny toothpick arrows. "First impressions are some of the most important parts of an event," Glow Events owner and CEO Melanie Zelnick said. As for the cupid scroll made by The Idea Emporium that served as a backdrop: "We live for the little details."
Photo: Sorella Muse Photography
This Valentine's Day-inspired cocktail from Proof of the Pudding is a twist on a Kir Royale. It's a raspberry spritz featuring prosecco, raspberry simple syrup, and Cointreau.
Photo: Courtesy of Proof of the Pudding
For a ruby-red cocktail, try this concoction made with Deep Eddy Vodka, Campari, raspberry, lemon, and hibiscus flower—as seen at the 2022 RAMMY Awards in Washington, D.C., where the program was celebrating its ruby anniversary (40 years).
Photo: David Claypool/Kalorama Photography
Cotton candy roses? Yes, please. At the 2023 Public Art Fund Party—the organization’s spring benefit that raises funds to present contemporary artworks to the public for free—attendees could enjoy cotton candy spun on floral stems. This F&B activation could easily fit into a V-Day bash.
Photo: BFA/Brendon Cook
D.C. rooftop restaurant and bar Smoke & Mirrors is offering a Valentine's Day-inspired menu chock-full of inspo. That includes this Rosas in Bloom cocktail—available throughout the entire month of February—featuring Código 1530 Rosa tequila, Licor 43, strawberry puree, lime juice, and egg white.
Phoot: Courtesy of Smoke & Mirrors
Last October, Selena Gomez hosted the inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance & Reflection at Nya Studios in West Hollywood. The decor incorporated these unstructured floral arrangements—from The Petal Workshop—containing ranunculus, roses, and orchids in an array of blush and burgundy tones.
Photo: Olivia Seally
Another tablescape that makes us think V-Day: this jewel-toned look from Variety's 2022 Power of Women event with floral centerpieces by Moon Canyon.
Photo: Scott Clark
For the entire month of February, Tortilla Jo’s in Anaheim, Calif., is offering Cupid's Corazon for Two, a libation made with AsomBroso La Rosa tequila, pomegranate liqueur, organic margarita mix, and cranberry juice. What takes it over the top (literally): a sugar rim, marshmallows, and candy hearts.
Photo: Courtesy of Patina Restaurant Group
On V-Day, Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Maryland will host a Valentine's Day beer dinner for couples. On the menu? This Guinness draught stout cheesecake paired with milk stout chocolate ganache.
Photo: Courtesy of Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Valentine's Day programming abounds at different venues inside Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Vegas Vickie’s Cocktail Lounge, for example, will have a whole host of Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails, including the Hearts on Fire (pictured), a tequila-based drink with fresh blueberries, pomegranate, and a hint of spice.
Photo: Courtesy of Circa Resort & Casino
