What’s MY magic wand for creating ambiance? Lighting. It can transform any room dramatically, enhance its beauty and make less-attractive areas literally disappear in the shadows.
And here are the dramatic changes in what a room can look like…
with regular white lighting:
… or with gold-toned uplights around the perimeter…
… or transformed into a sensuous lounge with dimmed ceiling lights and dark red uplights…
… or with a “clubby” vibe in purple:
… or back to elegance with gold-toned pinspots on the individual tables:
… or (my personal favorite) illuminated by candlelight!
Point made – the room looks and feels totally different in different light.
One of my favorite design aspects for any wedding I create is the floral decor for the wedding dinner. The style is, of course, a reflection of the overall aesthetic of that given wedding celebration – so here are the absolute frontrunners in my wedding design practice.
Rustic green garland with flowers and fruits
For an elevated rustic style, the all-time favorite is a green garland with flowers and fruits on bare wooden “harvest” tables:
Isn’t that pretty? Combine with beautiful crossback chairs, ceramic plates, maybe colored glassware and even gold-toned cutlery – guests will LOVE it.
Classic elegance in white
For a classic-elegant look, you can never go wrong with white-on-white high/low centerpieces; either double-height like in this image, or half the tables with a tall arrangement and the other half, alternating, with low arrangements. Roses, lilies and orchids are the “gold standard” for this look.
Add shimmering white linens, gold-rimmed china and either upholstered dining chairs or gold-toned “Chiavari” chairs – and voila! Timeless elegance.
A dream in pink
Lastly – the ever-popular romantic pastel palette AND floral chandeliers! That’s how to create “WOW” at your wedding…
Matching draping of the perimeter, chair covers with a bow and an abundance of candlelight complete this dreamy look. Just be aware that not all venues allow to hang something from the ceiling (and floral chandeliers are surprisingly heavy!) – so ask first before you order.
