Dream Wedding

By Liza Tanner

I have my dream job.  I get to spend my time dreaming up, planning and attending fabulous parties and weddings.  It’s a hard life, but someone’s got to do it!

One event that I would love to plan is a sophisticated, formal, black and white wedding, with a splash of color.  Black and white décor always creates elegant and timeless ambiance.  The addition of one bright color -- in this case watermelon pink -- adds a touch of fun girly romance totally appropriate for an uptown evening wedding. 

I fell in love with the black and white damask pattern featured in these invitations from the Papeterie.  This pattern is so transferable to other aspects of a wedding -- table linens, wedding cake design, graceful throw pillows on an outdoor seating vignette... the possibilities are endless!  Throw in caviar spoons with vodka sips and a society orchestra playing Sinatra tunes under an architectural clear tent.  I would hang vintage chandeliers from the ceiling to add in more sophistication.  The bride would dance the night away in the ultimate watermelon pink Louboutins and send guests off with hand packaged black and white French macaroons before making a getaway with her groom in an antique Bentley.  Perfection!

First Row:

The Invitation: Papeterie
The Cookies: Karen Tran Florals photographed by Darin Fong Photography on Southern Weddings
The Dress: Desiree by Christos
The Cake: Diann Valentine of TNT’s Wedding Day on InStyle Weddings

Second Row:
The Caviar: Martha Stewart Weddings
The Shoes: Christian Louboutin Red Nooka Satin Pumps

Third Row:
The Table Setting: Glenn Certain Studio photographed by Agnes Lopez on Southern Weddings
The Bouquet: photo courtesy of Andrew Reilly Photography for Pineapple Productions

The Car: photo courtesy of Lynne Brubaker Photography for Pineapple Productions
The Lounge: Jose Villa Photography on Green Wedding Shoes