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Guests entered the ballroom of the St. Regis Atlanta to find two giant trees flanking the aisle and rows of clear acrylic Louis XIV chairs.
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The clear chairs add a modern touch and keep sightlines unobstructed.
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A closer view of the entryway trees; along with platforms holding vases of flowers and candles, they provided a dramatic backdrop for the bride's entrance.
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Framing the ceremony itself, this "wedding canopy" of branches and white flowers includes hydrangea, roses and orchids. The canopy is constructed of four legs supporting an arch.
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A closer view of the canopy's legs.
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A cluster of blooms and votives accents the planter holding the canopy's leg.
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A view of the top of the wedding canopy.
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Another view of the canopy.
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A long view of the canopy.
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After guests left the ceremony for cocktails in the prefunction area, the event team moved the canopy to serve as the display area for the wedding cake.
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A detail from the canopy corner.
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Escort cards are presented in an oversize white lacquered frame with floral insets in the corners.
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Rhinestone pins attach the esocrt cards to the satin backdrop.
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The floral arrangement in the cocktail area.
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Guests return to the ballroom for dinner to find it completely transformed. The room is completely draped in sheer ivory fabric and a 24-by-24-foot dance floor is positioned beneath the chandelier, which is surrounded by a canopy of ribbons and crystals.
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The 100 guests dine at square tables covered in floor-length white lamour with an overlay of white linens embellished with silver metallic circles.
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The DJ holds sway at the booth bearing the bridal couple's monogram.
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A view of a dining table.
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The menu sits on a silver-beaded charger. Specialty Murano stemware adds an elegant touch.
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The wedding party and family sat at a large estate table. Instead of a single centerpiece, the table was dressed with a series of tall displays along with bouquets for a lush tablescape.
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Guest tables featured white floral in clear glass vases. Each vase had a "collar" of white blooms at its narrowest point,
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Instead of mixing floral types, these arrangements cluster like floral in various areas of the arrangement. The blooms include hydrangea, phalaeonopsis orchids, Polar Star roses, tulips and callas. Lighting played a powerful role; floral is pin-spotted, and lavender washes put a glow on the dance floor.
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A closer view of the centerpiece floral.
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Remember the Ghost chairs from the ceremony? They appear again at dinner.
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A view of the crystal canopy over the dance floor.
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The ribbon-and-crystal strands were suspended from a 24-by-24-foot truss.
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A detail of the silk organza ribbons and crystals.
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