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The four tabletop styles bring the world into one room for 216 guests: "Seamless Horizon" for the Mediterranean, "Perfect Ring" for modern China, "Splendid India" for Southeast Asia, and "Majestic Fantasy" for classic European.
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The long rows of tables creates visual order, as does the consistent scale of the tabletop elements in each design.
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The "Mediterranean" style suggests the brilliant sunshine and blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
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Some 500 glass "raindrops" are tied onto blue ribbons, suggesting a rainstorm.
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On the tables, glass beads inside square vases suggest air bubbles, while white anthuriums arranged in arcs portray raindrops bouncing off the ocean.
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Strands of glass beads draped over the chair backs continue the "raindrops" theme.
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In the "Contemporary China" section, the decor keys on red and black; red is the traditionally "lucky" color in Chinese culture, while black represents the color of modern fashion.
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The same anthuriums appear on the "China" tables as the "Mediterranean" tables, but here they are rich red. Bamboo stems painted black add drama.
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The "China" tables key on the theme of the endless circle, the balance of yin and yang.
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Seat backs are adorned with leather straps, giving a modern edge.
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A rich ring of carnations encircles votives, continuing the "circle" theme.
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Another Chinese emblem--the dragon--is suggested by the table linen, which features sequins representing the dragon's scales.
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The third area--"Splendid India"--evokes the rich splendor of Southeast Asia with a palette of peacock blue, orange, yellow, green and burgundy.
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Vanda orchids are the sole flower used on the tabletops.
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The tables feature orchids, fruits and candles to suggest a Southeast Asian paradise.
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Napkins are tied with vivid green cords accented with beads and a peacock feather.
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Completing the "India" tables are "sari scarves" draping the backs of chairs.
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Suggesting a royal dinner in 18th century Europe, the "Majestic Fantasy" tables glow with roses packed into tight globes.
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The European tabletops feature a tablecloth in pink, peach and gold with hints of silver; sequins add glamour.
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Bouquets, which mix a variety of colors of roses, are perched in antique, gold-plated vases.
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White napkins are tied with a pink sequin ribbon and accented with a rhinestone.
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Candle holders are gold-plated.
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A "canal" of mangosteen, pineapples, bananas, cantaloupe, apricots, pomegranates, grapes and oranges beckons guests to sample nature's bounty.
