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An Elegant Casino-Themed Wedding in Saratoga Springs, NY

Sarah and Winston celebrated their wedding in style with a casino-inspired wedding held at the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, NY. The c

Sarah and Winston celebrated their wedding in style with a casino-inspired wedding held at the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, NY. The couple chose a navy, gold and pink color palette, which combined with the elegant decor of the Casino created a regal air, reminiscent of the European Golden Age. The couple tied in the casino theme into fun details including playing card-inspired programs and poker chip escort cards.

Guests took hoke packet of white almonds, an Italian wedding tradition, and bright yellow envelopes with scratch tickets inside.
Each bridesmaid wore a floor-length navy chiffon gown with sweetheart neckline and draped bodice.
Winston added a pop of color to his look with a peach ranunculus boutonniere with gold leaf accents.
Winston and his groomsmen sported traditional formal tuxedos with black bow ties. Winston added a black satin vest to his look.
Sarah and Winston's one-page program were designed to look like playing cards. The backs of the cards were a cornflower blue and resembled the back of a Bicycle Playing card, featuring the couple's monogram. Gold ribbon was tied to each corner of the program for a bit of refined glitz.
Sarah's diamond wedding band complemented her solitaire eternity engagement ring. Winston's wedding ring was a simple brushed platinum band.
Playing off the casino theme, the escort cards resembled poker chips in the couple's color palette.
Elegant glass urns were filled with bright pink arrangements of hydrangeas, dahlias, roses and snapdragons. The flowers added a pop of color to the historic decor.
The couple's five-tier buttercream cake was decorated with polka dots and buttercream pearl piping on each layer. The top three layers featured bright pink ranunculuses and mums. The cake was topped with a fresh bunch of pink hydrangeas and a S & W for Sarah and Winston.
Sarah's bouquet was filled with a lush array of dahlias, peonies and ranunculuses in soft pastel colors for a feminine, old world vibe.
Bouquets of peonies, dahlias roses and ranunculuses in bright pinks and orange shades popped against the deep navy of the bridesmaids' dresses.
The reception was held in the elegant ballroom of the Canfield Casino. The stunning architecture lent a regal air to the space, which the couple played to with statement centerpieces with bright pink roses, hydrangeas and snapdragons displayed in high glass urns. Gold accents dotted the tables for a hint of glam, while votive candles added and ambient glow.
The couple chose a casino-inspired theme for their wedding a la Monte Carlo, which they carried over to the design of their invitations. The letterpress invitations featured gold and navy details that had an art deco vibe.
Guests toasted the newlyweds with glasses of champagne filled with strawberries and blackberries.