Monday, October 19, 2009

InStyle Wedding: Splendid Settings



Zen Minimalism
Tree seedlings, wrapped in attractive burlap packets, give each guest an opportunity to honor the occasion in an especially meaningful and lasting way.


Zen Minimalism
Each place is set with an appetizer of squid topped with salmon roe and pea shoots served on a small square dish next to a linen napkin tied with a tassel.


Zen Minimalism
A long table flanked by two benches encourages conversation and a warm, communal atmosphere. Polished stones, potted greenery and ivory linens create a feeling of serenity.


Country Flair
Slices of cake are packed for guests to take home. Use boxes with cellophane windows and labels that look like doilies to indicate which type of cake is inside. Tie with a grosgrain ribbon.


Country Flair
In lieu of a napkin ring, a matching linen flower is pinned to each napkin. Place cards are handwritten in pink script and held in the prongs of a fork at each setting.


Country Flair
Coupe-style champagne glasses echo the circular shapes of the cakes and fluted stands while lending a charming retro element to the ivory-clothed tables.


Country Flair
Creating a feminine, Southern-country vibe for this reception are wrought-iron chairs, a floral toile tablecloth, an ivory linen overlay with tassel-rope trim, and at the center of it all, five pastel-colored cakes.


Bold Elegance
Square plates and solid-colored napkins add a tailored look, mirroring the crisp lines of the gifts. Table numbers are handwritten by a calligrapher on strips of paper and wrapped around the plates.


Bold Elegance
The gift for each guest is a small glass pitcher with a recipe for sparkling ginger lemonade, the featured beverage at this wedding.


Bold Elegance
Guests, whose names appear on gift tags instead of place cards, may sit where they like at this table. Tea lights lend a flourish that won't compete for space or attention with the packages.

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