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A wedding is the beginning of a long
and happy—and let’s not forget romantic—
life as husband and wife. It stands
to reason that the setting for such an
important event should be nothing less
than the perfect expression of your personalities
and your relationship.
Whether your idea of “perfect” is modern,
sophisticated, playful, fun and funky,
or a cultural celebration, you can make
your wedding and reception uniquely
yours with carefully chosen décor. Thanks
to the magic of event décor, what began
as a basic ballroom setting can be transformed
into a party environment.
Just ten years ago, wedding décor
was limited to pretty tablecloths, flower
arrangements and perhaps a montage
of family photographs. Today, however,
discerning brides and grooms are opting
for more exciting alternatives—ranging
from romantic arches, lounge furniture,
and lighting, to dressy chair covers. And
speaking of chairs—choices abound in
dining chairs as well. Trendy painted
bamboo is showing up in celebrations
everywhere (silver and black are our
favorites), and acrylic chairs are bringing
a decidedly modern edge to receptions all
over the West. Common hotel ballroom chairs can be transformed into
something really special with
the addition of chair covers and
fabric drapes—Even a fancy knot
tied in the back (think kimono)
lends a look of sophistication
that your guests will notice.
Celebrating outdoors? Don’t
forget tents and canopies, additional
seating to encourage
intimate conversations, and
perhaps fountains, alternate
lighting sources, even lighted
cubes with romantic sayings—all
of these elements come together
to make this celebration yours
alone.
As for tabletop, prepare to be
impressed by the options available
through your décor vendor.
From ethereal white-on-white
combinations, complete with
mother of pearl flatware and
crystal, silver, or capiz shell chargers,
to bold color statements
in satin, damask and even toile,
your party can pop with personality.
Take a fun color combination
of table linens, add a dreamy chair cover and an interesting
floral arrangement and you have a spectacular setting that will
As for tabletop, prepare to
be impressed by the options
available through your
décor vendor.
take your guests’ breath away. Increase
the wow factor further by
incorporating decorative place
settings, a unique napkin, clever
napkin ring or even a single
flower at each place setting.
Consider a dramatic black
and white scheme complete
with white lights around the
dance floor and a collection of
lounge furniture off to one side
to promote conversation among
your guests. How about a series
of “rooms” wherein your guests
can enjoy different stages of the
reception—cocktails, dinner and
dancing—all with a different
motif and mood? The choices
are truly endless.
Event rental companies
are the pros when it comes to
décor—chances are, they can put
together combinations beyond
your wildest dreams, and still
come in on budget. Visiting the
showrooms will yield countless
ideas; sharing your vision with
your chosen vendor and letting
the team run with it will make your wedding a beautiful affair
to remember.
photography courtesy of:
Artisan Photography
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