Bride and bridesmaids holding white and blush wedding bouquets with roses and peonies designed by florist Erin McDonald

Explore Our Event Design Portfolio

Every event tells a unique story through color, texture, and light. Our gallery showcases over three decades of event design work across the Midwest and East Coast, featuring everything from intimate celebrations to grand galas. Browse through our collection of real weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations to discover the possibilities for your own special occasion.

These aren’t staged photo shoots. Every image in our gallery represents a real celebration, a real family, and real joy. You’ll see authentic moments alongside the stunning design details that make each event memorable.

Our philosophy is simple: keep it simple, and the design will speak volumes. You’ll notice this approach throughout our gallery, where clean lines, thoughtful color palettes, and quality materials create impact without overwhelming the celebration itself.

Every event tells a unique story through color, texture, and light.

Our Work

Discover Inspiration through Color

We’ve organized images of our work into distinct color palettes, from crisp whites to dramatic blacks, allowing you to explore events that match your vision. Click on any color to view a curated collection of events showcasing that palette’s potential.

Elegant wedding reception tent featuring suspended wicker basket chandeliers with greenery and coral linens

Citrus

Elegant metallic wedding tablescape with floating candles and gold accents designed by Erin McDonald

Metallics

Metallics

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Modern wedding dessert display with suspended floating shelves under contemporary staircase with pink uplighting in Chicago

Pink

Dramatic red lighting transforms museum gallery into elegant wedding reception space designed by Chicago wedding planner Erin McDonald

Red

Luxurious purple and red floral garland table runner with tall glass candle centerpieces

Purple

Luxurious emerald green velvet sofas with gold accent tables and candles create an elegant cocktail lounge designed by Chicago wedding planner Erin McDonald

Green

Elegant South Asian wedding ceremony setup with ornate golden chairs, crystal chandelier, cascading floral ceiling installation and blue draping designed by Erin McDonald

Blue

Elegant wedding reception table centerpiece with white and blush roses, tall taper candles in glass cylinders, and table number 4 designed by Chicago wedding designer Erin McDonald

Black

Elegant Chicago wedding reception in industrial venue with ivory linens, black metal chairs, and string lights designed by Erin McDonald

Chicago & Midwest Events

Our Chicago portfolio spans the city’s most prestigious venues, from intimate private estates throughout the North Shore to iconic properties throughout the region. These images showcase our deep understanding of architectural spaces and how to complement each venue’s unique character while creating something entirely fresh.

Elegant wedding reception table featuring coral ranunculus and purple floral centerpieces with gold accents and glass candle holders

East Coast & Destination Events

From the Finger Lakes region of New York to Vermont’s countryside and beyond, our East Coast portfolio reflects our national reach and ability to create stunning events anywhere. With our Rochester office opened in 2019, we’ve expanded our presence throughout Upstate New York while maintaining our signature aesthetic.

Events We Serve

Elegant white floral centerpieces and candlelit tables designed by Chicago wedding designer Erin McDonald in gothic ballroom venue

Weddings

We incorporate seasonal elements, cultural traditions, and family heritage into each design, honoring the specifics that make each celebration meaningful.

Elegant modern lounge seating with black leather furniture and dramatic red uplighting designed by Chicago wedding designer Erin McDonald

Corporate Events

From sophisticated corporate galas to our annual Camp out for Kids fundraiser, we evolve and innovate while bringing the highest standards to your corporate events.

Elegant white bar cart with green cocktails and tropical leaves styled by wedding designer Erin McDonald

Social Soirées

Whether you’re opening a new venue, or hosting a milestone event, intimate dinner for twenty, or a cultural celebration, our seasoned team of event industry experts have you covered.

Erin McDonald Event Designer Chicago

Real Events, Real Moments

Design is not decoration. It is atmosphere. It is memory. It is arrival.

From the couple’s first moment seeing their reception come to life to guests enjoying cocktails surrounded by seasonal florals, our events capture both artistry and the human experience. You’ll see how we create environments that feel refined, architectural, and deeply human.

We are rooted in floral artistry and layered with fabric, lighting, furnishings, and spatial composition. Our work is known for restraint, scale, and subtle drama.

Intentional design that speaks for itself.

Ready to create your moment?

Every image in our collection started with a conversation between our team and a client who had a vision. We’d love to hear about yours. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, whether you’re drawn to soft neutrals or bold colors, we’re here to bring your vision to life.