A Fete for All Seasons
Four unique receptions and behind-the-scenes tips on creating them yourself
The Big Picture
Back, left to right: Etched fern hurricane, $59.95, Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. Yellow Anduze pots, 12 inches tall, 17 inches tall. Three-tier wire planter (painted buttermilk), about $385, from Campo de' Fiori, campodefiori.com.
Middle, left to right: Lulu amber ice bucket, $390, from William Yeoward Crystal, williamyeowardcrystal.com. "Susie" ruffle-edged plates, $8.95 each, from Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. Pavilion amber/clear pilsner glasses, $6 each, from Zrike Company, zrike.com.
Front, left to right: Oval platter in yellow, $24, from Fishs Eddy, fishseddy.com. Yellow-and-white-striped grosgrain ribbon, $5.85 per yard, from Mokuba, mokubany.com. Avelana napkin in daffodil with white embroidery, $3.95 each, Antigua yellow napkin, $2.95 each, Lamont lemonade napkin, $3.95, all from Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. Fabric, Gramercy "Craftsbury" cotton in buttercream, from F. Schumacher & Co., fschumacher.com. Trim, gold grosgrain ribbon, $8 per yard, from Mokuba, mokubany.com.

- This content originally appeared in Elegant Bride magazine. Prices and other information in this story were accurate at press time, but are subject to change. Please confirm details with individual designers and vendors.











