The Reception Decor

Custom-made tablecloths in chocolate-colored velvet made the big space look warm and inviting. The florist created a sense of intimacy in the magnificent space by draping white silk fabric from archways and doorways. Gold chargers were set under white china; a single cymbidium orchard rested in the center of each plate. One other last-minute touch tied the whole look together: Stefanie, who feared the table numbers would detract from the overall elegance, challenged the caterer to come up with the perfect edible solution. The answer? Dark chocolate table numbers were molded and framed in sugar.