You may have seen a little taste of our recent Chicago trip on our Facebook page. Two weeks ago, half of the WM Events team ventured to Chicago for a large corporate event inspired by the city. Even though Robert and I were only there for three days with long hours setting up in the hotel ballroom, we did make time to venture out and explore some of the city.
On our first night, we walked from our hotel along the Magnificent Mile to the Signature Room of the Hancock Building for cocktails with one of our favorite vendors. Needless to say, the view was amazing! With the 360 degree vantage point, we could see the entire city on one side and Lake Michigan on the other.
On our way to dinner, we were struck by the amazing window displays that we saw on Michigan Avenue. We very often look to the fashion industry to find the latest event trends, and if Tiffany & Co.’s window display is any indication, we can look forward to some pretty amazing Gatsby themed events soon.
Whimsy is also in this year. From the hot air balloons at Louis Vuitton to the swings at Gucci, we love these playful and romantic vignettes.
Zara and Burberry, on the other hand featured more contemporary, industrial black and white displays. We’ll have to find a way to include our own version of these kiss photos in our next event.
We had a great time in the Windy City! Stay tuned for more picture from our event.
-William