Event furniture styles and preferences change from year to year, season to season. M&C spoke with industry pros to see what pieces, colors and styles are in demand for 2014. Our panel of experts:
• Elle Carr, senior vice president, marketing and special events, New York City-based Taylor Creative Inc. (888-245-4044; taylorcreativeinc.com)
• Marty Clarke, director of event management, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa (954-525-4000; bit.ly/1mps3Bq)
• Greg Jenkins, owner of Long Beach, Calif.-based Bravo Productions (562-435-0065; bravoevents-online.com)
• C. Aaron Sayre, director of creative services, Hollywood, Fla.-based Hello! Florida Destination Management (hello-usa.com/hello-florida)
• Tricia Schmitt, vice president, brand management, Pennsauken, N.J.-based AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings (888-237-7368; afrevents.com)
Following are their picks for the top 10 furniture trends for 2014. Contact suppliers for rental pricing and availability; if not available in your destination, local suppliers might have similar offerings.