For the ceremony I incorporated hanging crystals all around the ceremony pavilion, crystal domes hung from the ceiling, and faceted crystal spheres elevated by mirrored boxes lined our ceremony aisle. To complete the look, a stunning custom made bling aisle runner I nspired by the Victoria’s Secret fashion show catwalk. It looked as if I was walking on diamonds. Ah-mazing! I was on a roll, like the bling fairy waving my magical crystal wand.
We created a magnificent vintage style semi circular bar with what I call ―living room wall panels‖ as a backdrop and hung crystal chandeliers inside, creating a space within a space, combining a great decor element with functionality. My final touch of crystals for the room was the facade for the food reveals.
Whatʼs a food reveal you ask??? This was a creative way disguise the food stations for the fabulous menu John and I had designed for our wedding. I dislike the way ―stations‖ look in a room— they take away from the overall look and design of the room, especially in photos. I thought why not make them an actual design element of the room. By illuminating the crystal facade it created the illusion that there was nothing there but decor.
Centerpieces & Tablescape I wanted a mix of vintage Hollywood style glamour with some more modern and
contemporary
elements. I collaborated with Richard of Joy Wallace for
our wedding centerpieces. To create the
Moving onto the reception— John and I wanted to make an unexpected grand entrance for our introduction; this was a perfect reason to build a replica of the crystal staircase for our grand entrance. This was built to the height of the existing stage in the room which would allow us to enter from behind the stage, through a spectacular wall of fireworks, walk down the bling staircase, right onto our custom black dance floor for our first dance. Now thatʼs what I call a ―Tiffany Style‖ grand entrance!
Why stop there! I was so in love with the staircase we had a matching crystal sweetheart table built, complete with a crystal backdrop pulled together by a stunning bling monogram.
WED The Magazine
look we used an eclectic mix of black & mirror glass vessels, crystal candle sticks, and crystal chandeliers placed on the tall glass vessel to give the centerpieces height. I knew these would look magnificent on the mirrored table tops I de- signed for our
reception.
We created three different centerpieces for the room, all incorporating the different mix of vessels and bling. When I envisioned our centerpieces from the very beginning, I imagined a mass of sparkling crystals and gorgeous white Phalaenopsis Orchids. I had used crystals in centerpieces in so many ways, this had to be totally unique and new. I also knew I didnʼt want masses of towering flowers, but a creative use of these magnificent orchids. Finally it was a must
Summer 2011
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48