http://www.fivestarfloral.com/ A smaller reception does not have to be less elegant. This reception, while smaller than most, is still decorated with extravagant flower clusters in green and hot pink, custom linens, and a most impressive wedding cake. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/MansionReception_VIP7920.jpg 427ec1f8-490b-4f0a-a2fd-64128455a8b2 This more contemporary style reception featured floral balls of white hydrangea, roses, and lisianthus; sitting on top of vases filled with floating white cymbidium orchids. Table linens are white bichon. The room is finished with washes of pink lights around the walls. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/ModernReceptionWhiteandPink_VIP2559.jpg 73ded54c-6866-44a4-8521-cb6c0e911e0a This contemporary reception at Hotel Palomar features extravagant floral centerpieces, beaded glass chargers, espresso bichon linen, and is given a fun twist by mixing square and round tables. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/PalomarReception_VIP4537.jpg 4bbd91e6-0c42-4a15-8a46-d5498025c968 Black Magic Roses, one of the more popular flowers for weddings, decorate each tier of this bride's cake. http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/JohnsonWedding05292004_BlackMagicCake.jpg db18ff27-c630-4f01-a259-5777d1351124 If you are having your ceremony and reception in the same location, this is an elegant way to make the most of your decorations. This stage was used first for the wedding ceremony, with the curtains closed - to hide the reception area. Then, during the cocktail hour, the wedding cake was placed on the stage and the curtains were opened. It's a nice way to showcase the bride's cake and a dramatic flair to the reception. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/PalomarReception_VIP4549.jpg 6929c125-eccb-4c39-ac0c-2c7d303d0339 This reception concept, developed by Donnie, features lots of florals, primarily using green cymbidium orchids, custom copper linens and chair covers. Photo by www.f8studio.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/ShowPiece461733592303_0_BG.jpg 459e7c50-1471-4721-b35f-598894f8075f This cake is decorated with a combination of different types of green and white orchids, with accents of red. Photo by www.f8studio.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/ShowPiece673733592303_0_BG.jpg 606e102b-6554-43aa-97fc-4b860d3348c2 This bride chose to include a bit of additional decorations for the chuch, by including wreaths of green hydrangea and pink roses. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/7cristina.jpg 4481e364-fb81-4b8d-a69c-b84c2ca7a72f This outdoor ceremony, featured on Whose Wedding Is It Anyway ("Perfection", in 2005), included a chuppa decorated with champagne organza, black magic red roses, and purple lisianthus. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/FiveStarJornsShragoChuppa.jpg 91297dda-720e-4f89-b6da-1c9efd828404 Bridal bouquet of Sweet Gum and Monkey Tail. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Hilary10082008_AutumnBouquet.jpg a10cd031-0a90-4465-8741-2f3144f55062 Mixed/Varied centerpieces made of clusters of orchids, roses, and other flowers. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Reception10212008_WeddingRoyalBanquet.jpg 6061812a-2dd8-431e-8e71-4459c413050a Silver flatware; chocolate, leaf patterned chargers; satin napkins; chocolate truffle favors; chocolate pintuck table linen. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Reception10212008_PlaceSetting.jpg e8ca67c7-b9e7-4da3-ba9b-de199357ce92 Lush reception centerpieces of James Storei Orchids on tall cylendar vases, with Cymbidium Orchids floating in the water. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Reception10212008_KissOrchids.jpg 56f127af-4d16-4bb3-8a0f-f12d0cb90ab6 As seen on "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" - white bridal bouquet made of a mixture of white flowers; attendant bouquets of red flowers; flower girls have pomander balls of red orchids. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/MarlaneDon12282007_BridalParty.jpg 3d219130-fcae-4b50-b6cb-e007b2f24e14 This reception at the Four Seasons Pavillion in Las Colinas featured fall color floral designs, leaf shaped chargers and menu cards, and dark brown linens. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/FourSeasonsReception_DSC3127.jpg 6198171f-8a5e-4c2f-9457-4081e28ea4d2 Bride's Cake with tiers separated with red, Black Magic roses, bouquets of Black Magic roses, red Calla Lilies, and Hypericum berries. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/MarlaneDon12282007_Cake.jpg 0f9acd9a-303b-46ee-810b-2abf106e2867 The bride's cake table is dressed with Ivory Bichon and a swagged custom overlay; the groom's cake table is dressed in Chocolate Bichon linen and trimmed in red satin. Behind are tall cylendars topped with white flowers and suspended orchids in the water. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/MarlaneDon12282007_Cakes.jpg fd9ebcde-d050-4f09-9d9a-db4ef6bf9853 Instead of more traditional favors, this wedding incorporated a candy buffet with a variety of treats and small organza bags. Guests make up their own mixes of candies. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/01192007_CandyBuffetTable.jpg 0a6928b7-5eeb-437b-94b7-1d61cd344bf0 Bouquets are made of ivory and orange roses, with white and yellow calla lilies, green hypericum berries. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/05312008_BrideAndBouquet.jpg 361eb15a-6a38-4556-8f53-a035689c5d58 Orchids were the primary theme of this wedding. The cake is decorated with candy orchids, and the table is covered in white orchids, and more are hanging around the cake from the ceiling. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/05312008_BridesCakeOrchids.jpg 564f3a95-07cf-44a6-9b7e-e2cf1beb00ce Bouquets of white and pink roses, pink mini calla lilies, and Monkey Tail. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/BrianSarah03202007_Bouquets.jpg dbe6319f-5d24-4aa7-b205-aaf9fac69c94 Ceremony altar made of a gazebo covered in jewel colored flowers; columns covered in gold tuille; "pew" decorations are pomander balls of orchids; the aisle is sprinkled with red, orange, and yellow rose petals. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Ceremony10212008_AltarAndAisle.jpg 8d610ba5-b331-44ce-8fc0-6e06b3c7064f The altar is an iron arbor covered in foliage and flowers. The aisle is sprinkled with rose petals. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Ceremony10212008_Arbor.jpg 98da733f-27ed-4859-92d2-23f02ed08509 The lighting at most venues does not work for all occasions. Custom pin lights can help you achieve the lighting you desire, while keeping your centerpieces glowing. Photo by www.brooksweddings.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/Duffy09012007_RoomShot.jpg 4d94809e-a195-4fd6-a88c-4fe47740f790 Achieve a lush look with large centerpieces, elevated in tall, narrow vases - allowing your guests to see each other across the table. Pin lights help to showcase the flowers. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/03272004_HeadTable.jpg fe1e0777-05a0-45f3-a03b-21070e9694c1 Add an extra touch of romance with an altar that is back lit with strings of lights, creating a warm, romantic glow. Arrangements are sandstone pedestals and urns with domes of Black Magic Roses. http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/JohnsonWedding05292004_BacklitAltar.jpg c6faa88c-4c81-4636-a177-af92f95d5c95 The red theme is continued with tall cylendar vases topped with balls of Black Magic Roses; linens include Silver Bichon table cloths, Ivory Satin chair covers and Silver Bichon chair ties. http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/JohnsonWedding05292004_BlackMagicHeadTable.jpg cbaac3b9-7c62-4577-b897-beba7688a04b For a dramatic and unusual bouquet, this bride selected dark purple Calla Lilies with simple handles wrapped in ivory satin and dressed with purple pins. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/MJAndLeslieBridal09232006_BouquetCallaLily.jpg 830af48c-3d78-4a9b-a55b-58567a9c407c Table centerpieces do not have to be one single arrangement. Some brides love the look of multiple vases of different flowers on each table. Floor, "can," lights around the room provide warm, indirect lighting for this event. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/MJAndLeslieBridal09232006_3VaseCenterpiece.jpg b819ffd5-ee0b-4765-b712-1c6de0856627 Though this particular cake is a show piece, and does not actually contain any cake, it does illustrate that you can use flowers to help create your own vision of the perfect wedding cake - as lavish or as simple as you desire. Photo by www.lidestriphoto.com http://portfolio.fivestarfloral.com/Weddings/pl_images/RoseCake06172004.jpg 4019a37f-fd8e-40a1-8717-6c44f6fa7692