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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.
Event rental companies are the
pros when it comes to décor—
chances are, they can put
together combinations beyond
your wildest dreams.
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 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:
ZWeddingz by Philip Ramackers & Co.
Set Design:
Creative Events
Decor & Linens:
Arizona Party Rental
Floral:
Serendipity Events
Villa Feliz
Flowers
Nature’s Art Florist
Craft Elegance |
