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B A N Q U E T S , R E C E P T I O N S , S H O W E R S & P A R T I E S
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
W W W . C H I C A G O W E D D I N G R E S O U R C E . C O M10
By Anna Sachse,
CTW Features
You’ve locked in the vibe you want for
your wedding, but how do you bring
your dream day to colorful and perfectly
accented life? Here are fresh design ideas
for three popular styles.
VIBE: LUXE
To go glam, think bling. Acrylic and
crystals are hot right now. Pair these or-
nate details with rich jewel tones for a
bold statement – for example, an acrylic
candelabra topped with bursts of vibrant
florals in a variety of textures is contem-
porary and on-trend.
For a more traditional, elegant version
of luxe, select a softer color palette –
think all white, silver and blush, ivory
and grayed jade, etc. Sumptuous center-
pieces of varying heights will make the
room feel full and opulent, Wiley says,
especially when paired with floor length
glitter/sequin linens, tons of candles and
dramatic uplighting.
Fancy paper goods (menu, place card,
table number), statement napkin rings,
high-end stemware and china, and de-
tails like individual salt and pepper shak-
ers will help your luxe look feel complete.
VIBE: MODERN
When it comes to palette, black and white
may be timeless, but it also makes a so-
phisticated modern statement. Clean and
sleek, it feels urban and expensive – think
black chandeliers and low white couches
for sipping cocktails. For extra flair, con-
sider adding in a single vivid hue, like hot
pink, lime green or a bright yellow or red.
Another modern color option is to hop
on board the current craze for all-things
ombré. For instance, consider long,
dense centerpieces of a single bloom that
gradate from white to lavender to darker
and darkest shades of purple. Also incor-
porate a large, bold pattern (e.g. damask,
chevron, houndstooth) through runners,
napkin wraps, and more.
In general, all-white dishware looks
smart (rectangles are cool), and avoid
overloading your tabletop and using flor-
id fonts on your paper elements.
VIBE: RUSTIC CHIC
Palettes have a fair amount of flexibility
for this a little bit country/a little bit vin-
tage aesthetic. Play around with brown,
beige, cream, blue, teal, violet, mustard,
greens, and soft pinks, coral and orange,
plus pewter, wood and burlap materials.
The best centerpieces are eclectic ar-
rangements paired with eye candy like
picture frames, antique books, lanterns,
votives or even ceramic figurines. Use
vintage rental companies to source mix-
and-match dinnerware or other unique
pieces.
If you’re down to do it yourself, set the
scene with up-cycling. Turn an old barn
window into a table for your lounge area,
make a chandelier out of bottles or build
a large frame out of discarded crown
molding to get married in or for a photo
booth. And don’t forget the wooden signs
for everything from lawn games to direc-
tions to the loo.
To avoid skewing too “country,” focus
on juxtaposing the unpolished and the
posh. For instance chandeliers with barn
tables: think Sofia Vergara in the Diet
Pepsi commercial at the wedding with
gorgeous candelabras hanging from the
trees.
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