Floral Fete
Heads of roses, carnations, hydrangeas and peonies replace petits fours on a tiered dessert stand, creating their own sweet scene, punctuated by the dotted rhythm of a cascading ribbon. Silver three-tiered stands and Black Stem glassware available for rent from Party Rental Ltd, partyrentalltd.com. Polka-dot ribbon, May Arts, mayarts.com. Flowers, Christopher Bassett, 646-285-7140. —Paula Rackow
Modern Memories
The place of honor: an oversize, framed picture mat with a monogrammed central panel, a contemporary take on the guest book. It will later hold the wedding portrait. Oversize personalized frame, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. Tickled Pink wall color, Benjamin Moore Paints, benjaminmoore.com. Calligraphy, Maria Thomas of Pendragon Ink, mariathomasonline.com.
The Writing on the Wall
Writing is everywhere at this bargain-priced fete filled with personal flair. Using waterproof, nontoxic markers, wedding words ("love"), iconic images (hearts) and the couple’s monogram are inscribed on silver bowls, porcelain plates and glass jars. Any nonporous surface will do; the decoration washes off easily. Gazing ball, Anokha, anokhainc.com. Glass Montebello jar, ceramic black vase and glass Monaco Jar; all, Z Gallerie, zgallerie.com. Silver tray available for rent from Party Rental Ltd, partyrentalltd.com. Programs with customized silhouette portraits designed by Giah Rosenthal for Lion in the Sun of Park Slope, lioninthesunps.com. Flowers, Christopher Bassett, 646-285-7140. Calligraphy, Maria Thomas of Pendragon Ink, mariathomasonline.com.
Black and White
Carrying on the color theme, beribboned blackboards offer a modern alternative to traditional escort cards, announcing tables and their occupants in white and pink lettering. Chalkboards and Chalk Ink markers, Studio Image, studioimageinc.com. Calligraphy, Maria Thomas of Pendragon Ink, mariathomasonline.com.
A Toast to Love
Awash in pen and pink, the party bubbles over with high spirits. Wedding Party flutes, Marquis by Waterford. Ball candlesticks, Anokha, anokhainc.com. Brut Impérial Rosé Champagne, Moët & Chandon, moet.com. Silver bowl available for rent from Party Rental Ltd, partyrentalltd.com. Borghese Console table, Z Gallerie, zgallerie.com. Calligraphy, Maria Thomas of Pendragon Ink, mariathomasonline.com.
Rich with Roses
Used to wrap favors and loop over centerpieces, dotted and striped ribbons tie together the overall color scheme, adding wit and texture to the mix. White Platinum Border dinnerware, Carnegie Hill flatware, and silver bowl and platter available for rent from Party Rental Ltd, partyrentalltd.com. Linen monogrammed napkins, Initial It Yours, initialityours.com. Flowers, Christopher Bassett, 646-285-7140. Calligraphy, Maria Thomas of Pendragon Ink, mariathomasonline.com.
Sweet Silhouettes
Newlyweds keep a high profile with silhouette "portraits." Have an artist (check out cutarts.com and partypop.com to find a pro) create a likeness of you two that your baker can add to fondant-covered mini cakes. Miniature fondant-covered cakes with silhouettes, Cheryl Kleinman Cakes, 718-237-2271. Calligraphy, Maria Thomas of Pendragon Ink, mariathomasonline.com.
Stylish Stripes
The black and white palette gets a one-two punch from striking script and stripes; curvaceous roses soften the edges. Black and White Stripes tablecloths, Chiavari chairs in two heights with velvet cushions and adjustable-height tables available for rent from Party Rental Ltd, partyrentalltd.com. Flowers, Christopher Bassett, 646-285-7140.
Newlywed News
Small pedestal boxes filled with candy and tied with ribbon are graphic and gorgeous. Hand them to guests along with a self-published wedding-day newspaper that’s filled with headlines trumpeting the happy event. Pedestal boxes, B.T. Elements, btelements.com. Silver-dotted satin ribbon, Midori, midoriribbon.com. Customized newspaper, The Special Edition, specialeditiononline.com.
