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Winter Weddings

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Designed in traditional white, this reception is rich in fine details

Honored Guests

A stunning arrangement previews the decor to come; guests share their sentiments in a beautiful book. Centerpiece of peonies, assorted roses, jasmine and geranium foliage, $650, from Bardin Palomo, NYC, 212-989-6113. Unlined notebook, $22, from ABC Home, 212-473-300 or abchome.com. "Vegghelm" table, price upon request, from Country Swedish, 888-807-9333 or countryswedish.com. "Gardenia Stone" wallpaper, $90 per double roll, from Pierre Deux, pierredeux.com.

Whimsical Accents

Special details, like tiny bird figurines and handcrafted paper pieces, add the kind of unexpected flourishes that can make an event extraordinary. White porcelain birds, $60 for four, from I. Godinger & Co, myhomegifts.com. Decorative card, price upon request, from Christopher DelMonaco, 518-307-1392.

Celebratory Cocktail

Frosty drinks in long-stemmed glasses enhance the festive tone of the occasion. "Amor Vincit Omnia" martini glasses, $75 each, designed by Efva Attling for Orrefors, 800-351-9842 or orrefors.us. Small ceramic flowers, $15 each, from ABC Home, 212-473-300 or abchome.com. Linen napkins, $36 for four, from Matteo, matteohome.com.

Plats du Jour

A menu card with scalloped edges echoes the looped trim of the plate; a beautiful printed card frames the place setting. Dinner plate, $100, from Royal Copenhagen, royalcopenhagen.com. Decorative easel card, price upon request, from Christopher DelMonaco, 518-307-1392. Menu card with handcrafted butterflies and flower, price upon request, from Christopher DelMonaco.

Memorable Dishes

Each table has its own unique elements and textures; here, antique-inspired china, dotted flatware and floral-patterned linens compose the backdrop for the wedding meal. "Country Heritage" dessert plate, $20; dinner plate, $28, both from Villeroy & Boch, bloomingdales.com. "Grosgrain" sterling silver flatware, $595 for five-piece place setting, from Vera Wang, wedgwoodusa.com.

Sweet Simplicity

A creamy mousse becomes a sophisticated dessert when presented in gorgeous china. Pot a creme set, $125 for four, from Mottahedeh, 800-443-8225 or mottahedeh.com. Antique spoon, editor’s own.

Special Arrangement

Green leaves frame the bouquet’s white blossoms, making them look even more brilliant. Suit, $1,500, by Valentino, 212-772-6969. Bouquet of white hydrangeas, tuberose, freesia and hosta foliage, $375, from Bardin Palomo, NYC, 212-989-6113. Necklace, $6,500, by Mikimoto, 888-701-2323 or mikimoto.com. Embroidered photo album, $20, from Target, target.com. Clutch, $220, by Moyna, moynabags.com.

The Dressing Table

A bride deserves a beautiful spot to prepare for the day’s events. "Petal" small covered box, $50, from Wedgwood, wedgwoodusa.com. Earrings, $3,380, by Iridesse, 866-294-5503 or iridesse.com. Carved bone frame, $18, from Antropologie, anthropologie.com. Decorative print, price upon request, from Christopher DelMonaco, 518-307-1392. Handbag, $189, by Moyna, moynabags.com.

Graceful Gifts

Favors set in boxes of many sizes, wrapped in white paper and embellished with ribbons, create a lovely display. White wrapping paper, $3-$6 per roll, from Hallmark, hallmark.com. Lace and embroidered ribbons, $3-$9 per yard, from Mokuba New York, 212-869-8900. Small ceramic flower, $15; large, $25, from ABC Home, 212-473-300 or abchome.com. Live dove, from Dawn Animal Agency.

An Ode on Urns

A clutch of sculptural china pieces is an artistic touch. Clockwise, from top: Garland light, $70, design by Tord Boontje for Artecnica, 215-569-3188 or aiabookstore.com. Creamware urn, $85, from Abigails, 800-678-9495 or abigails.net. Ceramic artichoke, $74; pierced table lantern, $74, both from Global Table, 212-431-5839 or globaltable.com. "Victoriana" globe vase, $25, from Rosanna, 877-343-3779 or rosannainc.com. Urn with lid, $65, from Abigails.

Layered Luxuries

This all-white reception is anything but stark, thanks to beautiful shapes and details. On the cake table, pure white porcelain pieces with tactile embellishments are like works of art surrounding the confection, a three-tiered apricot pound cake filled with chocolate ganche and mocha buttercream, covered in white chocolate fondant and decorated with hand-sculpted sugarpaste anemones, serves 50. $500, from Cheryl Kleinman Cakes, NYC, 718-237-2271. On wall: "White Full Lace" dinner plates, $100 each; "Longton" dessert plates, $40 each; cake plate, $80, all from Royal Copenhagen, royalcopenhagen.com. On table, from left: Oval cachepot (flowers not included), $110, from Mottahedeh, 800-443-8225 or mottahedeh.com. "White Full Lace" teacups and saucers, $100 per set, from Royal Copenhagen. Cake stand, courtesy of Cheryl Kleinman Cakes. Ceramic flower, $15, from ABC Home, 212-473-300 or abchome.com. "White Full Lace" cream jug, $125; footed bowl, $395; teapot, $350; sugar bowl, $175, all from Royal Copenhagen. "Dauphine" candlesticks, $60 for two, from Rosanna, Inc, 877-343-3779 or rosannainc.com. "Lattice" cake stand, $25, from Haribon Collection, homegoods.com. "Eiffel" linen tablecloth, $360, from Yves Delorme, yvesdelorme.com.

David Prince

: This content originally appeared in Elegant Bride magazine.

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