couture bridal styling agency, Through
The Veil.
“When I walk into a reception, the
first place my eyes go is up. Chandeliers
add drama and opulence, even in the
most derelict of spaces.”
Delight with décor
Just like fairytales are different,
so are décor options, said Maksym
Podsolonko, owner of Magic Day
Luxury Experiences.
“Choose between tender pastel colors
for dark overstated venues and colorful
combinations for ‘blank space’ venues
with lots of natural light,” Podsolonko
said. “Go for grand, tall centerpieces in
spaces with lots of volume, but choose
numerous smaller compositions where
you want to create a cozy atmosphere.
Always use lots of candles and dim the
lights for extra ‘wow.’”
Flowers can do wonders, too, said
Sukh Grewal, style director at Shields
Flowers & Events. She suggests a moss
wall embellished with flowing ivy and
accenting it with white, peach and dusty
pink flowers.
Bailly notes that lush arrangements
and over-growing nature give a
“Sleeping Beauty” look, while placing
flowers under cake plates, clear glass
whimsical vases and clear glass cloches
can remind guests of “Beauty and the
Beast.”
Look the part
Your dress can take you and guests
into a world of allure. Pick a style that’s
best for your shape and that’s full of
fairytale details. Then accessorize.
“A detachable cape is the perfect
accessory,” Hovhannisyan said.
“I suggest one that drapes between
the shoulders and attaches at the top
of each shoulder to the lining of the
sleeve.”
Dawn Stafford, founder of event
planning company Gathering Souls,
agreed, noting that capelets are not just
for the cold shoulder.
“Going for luxury combined with
glitz, choose a crystal-encrusted cape for
a signature statement,” Stafford said.
Gloves also can add elegance. They
can be wrist length, over the elbow,
satin, lace or even sheer.
“For lovers of Romeo and Juliet, your
season has arrived. Romantic wedding
dresses with cinched waists, voluminous
shoulders, flowing fabrics and 3-D floral
embellishments are all unforgettable,”
Stafford said.
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