THE ERA OF THE COCKTAIL has made a comeback, and we are,
once again, becoming a cocktail culture. With this in mind, what could
be more appealing than turning cocktail and bar accessories into your
wedding gift registry theme? With the accessories you see here, you’ll
be all set for company.
Skip the never-ending search for the perfect favor and head straight to the valet! Surprise your guests with an old-fashioned donut cart stationed upon the exit.
In the words of the Brooklyn-based premier perfumer Christopher Brosius, “We live because we breathe, and with each breath we smell. This is inevitable. The sense of smell is our first and most immediate link to the world around us....
Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.
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By Thea Lignos-Hargrove
With the choice of soft pale blue creating a calm and serene sentiment which evokes a welcoming feeling, Robert introduced the second color. “The contrast of the orange was very unexpected and exciting. I wanted to make sure that the orange in the overlay kept its statement, but didn’t become the overriding color. If too much orange had been used it could have turned very Halloween. I feel the right amount kept it very rich and elegant.” To accomplish this successfully, all the oranges were in different shades to give the design a very established and grounded look. “If they had all been the same orange, then it would have looked very manufactured and new,” Robert said. Robert added that when he’s designing, his subconscious voice is always asking whether all the elements combine well together. “You can’t look at an element and think that doesn’t belong there. I was very careful to make sure that nothing was overpowered.” In his execution of the table setting, his initial selection was clear glass. However, as his design progressed, a serendipitous “accident” occurred, “I had clear glass on the table and had the silver charger in my hand and just happened to lay it down and realized it worked much better. The orange was too harsh and expected. The silver was definitely the right choice.” The final dramatic design element was the chair. “I love the chair covers. They remind me of a beautiful ruffled evening gown. The way the fabric gathers and falls is stunning, and the addition of the crystal beads and drapes gives just enough sparkle to take it over the top. The parrot tulips complete the look by tying in the beautiful orange hues.”
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“My inspiration was the color of the dupioni silk. The richness of the blue just enveloped me,” he explained. “Once I saw the linen then all the other elements fell into place. My direction to Wildflower Linens was to think ‘couture gown.’ I wanted the materials to be equal to those of a dressmaker.”
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