While some of the guests enjoyed cocktails there was also a Tish happening in another part of the hotel. We wanted to stay in theme so we created tiny hedges for the tables.
All photos are by Roger Dong Photography.
We designed a luxurious seating area where the Bedekken took place. It was so elegant in all white with coordinating flowers.
The bride’s chair had a garland of plum callas wound around it. The uplighting in the room really added softness and it was the perfect scenario for the guests and groom to meet the bride.
Arrangements of plum callas and hanging amaranthus were laid in plate glass vases.
We also had coordinating arrangements which matched the mantle pieces from cocktails in the room. We added a pop of the green fiddleheads (one of my favorites) to the arrangements.
If you haven’t experienced the parade of music and people moving from the Tish to the Bedekken you haven’t seen the magic that occurs. It is such a celebration of love and emotion. We were so excited to experience this magical moment.
After the Bedekken the guests were all escorted outside to the tented ceremony location.
It was a warm day with a light wind as you can see from the flowing table linen. We wanted to keep a consistent feel for the whole wedding so we created this custom chuppah structure for which we designed decor.
The chuppah itself is a gold metal structure which is embellished with large boxwood balls on the top corners. A hedge was created across the center front (accented with plum calla lilies) above the hand needlepointed panel that was made by the client’s family member. It was absolutely gorgeous and so meaningful. Within the legs of the chuppah moss balls in different sizes were placed on bamboo sticks to create a criss crossed look. Mixed amongst the moss balls were plum callas and strands of emerald green crystals.
Since the cement walkway that was outside was not straight and would not be a perfect path to the center stage where the chuppah was placed, we had a custom wood aisle made and then it was covered in carpet. The aisle was lined with a mix of boxwood and moss balls in different sizes. Some of the boxwood balls were accented with spun calla lilies. This is one of my favorite aisle treatments that we have done and it was fun that our client let us be so creative.
Stay tuned for Part 6 where you will see many more details of the Ceremony Decor.