A cactus might not be the first plant one would think of to spruce up an event, but the desert plant can offer a bold, unique alternative to typical flowers and greenery. Here’s a look at how events have incorporated real cacti into their designs, and used the plants as inspiration for desert-theme art installations, props, and more.
ESPY Awards Pre-Party
Photo: Courtesy of Event Eleven
Coachella
Photo: Courtesy of Manifold
Photo: Courtesy of Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Photo: Tory Stolper Photography
Photo: Claire Hoffman/BizBash
SXSW
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Boobyball
Photo: Ryan Emberley
Marriott Event
Photo: Courtesy of Marriott
VidCon
Photo: Trevor Muhler
H&M Loves Coachella Launch
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for H&M
Teva x Jhené Aiko Launch
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Deckers Brands/Teva
ESPN Super Bowl Event
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