Elegant Wedding Reception Decorations: Karen and Jonathan at Tribeca Rooftop in New York
Elegant wedding reception decorations were one of two main highlights at the black and white theme wedding of Karen and Jonathan that took place in downtown New York at the trendy Tribeca Rooftop, which embodies the kind of sophisticated cosmopolitan life the two love so much. It was an ideal choice because of both the breathtaking panoramic views of the Big Apple cityscape and the first-class cuisine an upscale black and white wedding affair demands along with luxurious ambiance.
The second main highlight of the event was, of course, the beautiful showstopping Asian bride attired in a strapless fishtail Vera Wang wedding gown that flattered her petite curvy body. The dress featured horizontal ribbon detail divided into several distinct groupings plus an overlay skirt. Additional elements included a ribbon tied into a bow at the back with floor-length tails plus a three dimensional bloom embellishment on the right hip for additional classy romantic looks.
As an accessory, Karen wore a chic contemporary silver bracelet on her left wrist, a perfect finishing touch in line with the silver accent of the wedding’s color scheme. Karen’s bountiful bridal bouquet included mini calla lilies, peonies, lilies of the valley, and ranunculus. During the ceremony, the bride’s lovely long jet black hair was adorned with a tiara and a floor-length veil.
For elegant wedding reception decorations, the tables were covered with black linen and presented, as one would expect, luxe evening looks with contemporary place settings that included square celadon chargers. Additional black and white wedding decorating ideas for the tables included two each of tall clear vases containing long-stemmed tulips that served to fill the vertical space of the loft plus reflected the venue’s streamlined style.
The tulips found their counterpoint in viburnum that filled several surrounding shorter vases. White Chiavari chairs with bamboo-style wooden backs, an elegant choice for weddings and formal events, provided for guest seating. Those of you who may be wondering about how to decorate a black and white wedding reception would do well by imitating this arrangement.
This black and white theme wedding reception at the high-end Tribeca offered a menu that was patently elaborate. Before sitting down to the three-course reception meal, the 150 guests availed themselves of cocktail hour selections that included a raw bar, dim sum, antipasto, and classic martinis. For desert, guests partook of the four-tier wedding cake, designed with a vanilla icing base and three ribbons of strawberry icing around each tier to mimic the ribbon detail on Karen’s wedding gown.
As we have seen, creating elegant wedding reception decorations does not necessarily entail an overabundance of flowers or props. In this case, less was more. Moderate use of clean white tulips and viburnum along with dishy accents worked with the environ to deliver a dramatic statement that punctuated the couple’s wedding day to the point that, after all the guests had left and the teardown was in progress, the newlywed’s and their bridal party were still hanging around and already reminiscing about the event of which they had all just been a part.