Sandy Rule of
Sandy Rule Events heads the Wedding Gallery committee, assisted by Gilbert and Samantha Valentin of
Signature Events by Design. In the gallery "Darling I Love You But Give Me Park Avenue," the event team--lead by
Mosaic--envisions the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception of a Tennessee groom and Manhattan bride. For the rehearsal dinner, here is a farm table made from reclaimed wood with stump seats.
The food area includes antique baker's racks and canning equipment, accented with amber lighting.
The cheerful tabletop at the rehearsal dinner.
Another view of the dining table, with its mix of seating.
The lighthearted centerpiece at the rehearsal dinner. Note the groom's faithful "dog" at rear left.
A longer view of the rehearsal dinner table.
The rehearsal dinner includes bourbon and bacon tastings.
The "Darling I Love You" gallery uses an escort card wall to separate the rehearsal dinner from the Manhattan-themed wedding reception. The space shines with glittering chandeliers and a video "cityscape" of Central Park playing on a wall.
The homey farm animal accents from the rehearsal dinner now include chic, sleek topiaries and birds.
Guest tables are encased in satin and topped with crystal "trees"; they feature Lucite chairs.
A closer view of a guest tabletop; the sweetheart table features Lucite throne-style chairs. The team for this gallery includes Classic Party Rentals of Virginia; DC Rentals; Drape Kings; Flora Culture; Paper Freckles; and On Stage Gear.
In the wedding gallery "The Art of Modern Glamour," the event team--headed by
Panache, a Classic Party Rentals Co.--is a Hollywood Regency-inspired after-wedding party, complete with authentic architectural elements popular in 1960s Los Angeles.
In the "Modern Glamour" gallery, the color yellow predominates, which was "not only a legendary favorite of Jackie O but stands for evoking the promise of a provide future and instills energy and optimism," the team says.
Yellow roses march along.
A table number at the "Modern Glamour" gallery.
Note the mix of chairs at the "Modern Glamour" table.
A longer view of the tabletop.
The iconic design treatment was inspired by a mirror created by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler.
The "Modern Glamour" design team also includes Grymes Cannon Designers and URBAN Coast.
A team lead by
Artistry Designs Group creates the gallery "Seasons," leading guests through four distinct settings. "Summer" features beach-inspired tables.
The dramatic "Summer" table, featuring blue linen and white accents.
Driftwood and candles create a tranquil mood at the "Summer" tabletop.
The beautiful chairback at the "Summer" table; note the sand floor.
The "Seasons" gallery transitions to the cooler days of "Fall" with this rich tablescape.
The event team behind "Seasons" keys on a Tuscan-inspired look to create "Fall"--using natural tones of wood, wicker and straw offset by rich greens, gold and burgundy.
Chairbacks at the "Fall"-theme table.
Candles create a warm glow at the "Fall" tabletop.
The "Seasons" design team moves to "Winter" with a sparkling palette of white and blue.
The "Winter' palette gets its richness from a mix of white, cream and ivory.
An utterly charming chairback in "Winter."
A detail from a "Winter" tabletop.
A longer view of a "Winter" tabletop.
The "Seasons" team comes round to "Spring" with a tabletop dominated by a lush floral canopy.
The amazing canopy at "Spring."
The lush "Spring" tabletop.
A closer view of the "Spring" tabletop floral.
A trio of charming chairbacks at 'Spring."
The "Seasons" team also included Chic Event Furniture Rental; Dragonfly Custom Design; IM Events; Linens by the Sea; Mayesh Wholesale Florist; U.S. Tent Rental; and Wildflower Linen.
The dramatic "Imperial Wedding" gallery glows with red accented with amber lighting. The Flouish team aimed to "inspire as well as educate the attendees by using simple and clean design elements and how they translated into opulence."
The fringed table. Contemporary, traditional and baroque elements are melded to create the gallery.
White peacocks give a modern edge to the design.
A longer view of the table, with its mix of traditional design elements and modern white seating. The team took two square rooms and re-created them as one oval-shaped room, with inserts at each end to feature decor elements.
A closer view of the centerpiece elements.
The "Imperial Wedding" team includes Chic Event Furniture Rental and Quest Drape.
The popular animated feature "Up" inspired
A Magical Affair to create "The Spirit of Adventure" gallery, which invites guests to a ceremony on the "front porch," followed by a garden reception and an "adventurous department."
The "Spirit of Adventure" tabletop.
A lighthearted chair treatment.
Cootie catchers serve as escort cards.
The whimsical wedding cake, which mimics the house.
A blackboard salutes the wedding couple.
The "Spirit of Adventure" team includes Beth's Bouquets; Connie Duglin Linens; Designs in Paper; Music City Tents and Events; Nashville Audio Visual; and Sweetface Cakes.
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