A bright color scheme looks sleek and modern. Reception shot on location at Loft Eleven, lofteleven.com. Event design, Karen Bussen Floral and Event Designer, 212-643-6880, karenbussen.com. Chairs, TriServe Party Rentals, 212-752-7661. Linens, chair covers, and cushions, Just Linens, 212-688-8808.
Bouquets of “Forever Yours” roses, orange mini gerbera daisies and Viking tulips, accented by clusters of gerbera daisies float in glass bowls. Flowers, Karen Bussen, 212-643-6880, karenbussen.com.
Skip the traditional conversation hearts and fill boxes with—surprise!—red hots. Three-card invitations triple—fun—by Kristina Wrenn for twentyandseven, twentyandseven.com.
At the bar, serve sexy cocktails, like this red pomegranate martini and yellow passion fruit caipirinha.
Red votives surrounded by a sea of red peppers bring extra spice—and texture—to the entrance table.
The bride's bouquet, made of “Mango” and “Treasure” calla lilies tied with a red floral sequined band trim, makes a blazing statement. Bouquet, Karen Bussen, 212-643-6880, karenbussen.com.
Exotic fan-shaped menus and shimmery silk dupioni napkins in beaded napkin rings perfectly complement the sultry settings. Menus, Karen Wrenn for twentyandseven, twentyandseven.com. China, crystal, flatware, TriServe Party Rentals, 212-752-7661. Linens, Just Linen, 212-688-8808.
In keeping with the spicy theme, the menu includes elements of South American coastal cuisine. Appetizers include mango yellow tomato gazpacho, chorizo plantains with avocado pesto and sugarcane spiked shrimp. Food, Executive Chef Tim McLaughlin of Restaurant Associates, 212-755-8300.
The main course of grilled coconut scallops, tangerine pomegranate-garlic mojo and crispy yucca frite packs some punch. In addition, the bright yellow tones of the food are a striking contrast to the red linens. Food, Executive Chef Tim McLaughlin of Restaurant Associates, 212-755-8300.
The wedding favors, pink and orange “wiskets”, overflow with luscious bing cherry chocolates. Wiskets, Design Ideas, designideas.com. Chocolates, Harry & David, harryanddavid.com.
This classic white three-tier rolled fondant wedding cake with white chocolate ruffles in pink touts a touch of the tropics with its sugar-paste hibiscus flowers. Cake, $450, serves 50, Cheryl Kleinman Cakes, 718-237-2271.
Make a sparking exit with personalized matchbooks and sparklers tied with ribbon both from Wedding Things, weddingthings.com.
A burst of light to cap off the night. Sparklers, Wedding Things, weddingthings.com.
There's nothing like a lounge area to encourage guests to get cozy. Strew it with colorful pillows in various sizes to make it especially inviting. Furniture, TriServe Party Rentals, 212-752-7661. Cushions, Just Linens, 212-688-8808. Flowers, Karen Bussen, 212-643-6880, karenbussen.com.
