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He looks oh-so Don Draper in a tux. Why not borrow all those debonair details -- the bow tie, the cummerbund, the sharp pleats -- and refashion them as decorative accents for your wedding?

The Details: Silk camellias, M&SSchmalberg. Topper, similar styles at Fancy Flours. Ring, Diana. Pleated ribbon, M&J Trimming. Calligraphy (here and throughout story), Cheryl Tefft of Calligraphics. Onyx and diamond tuxedo studs, by Trianon from Seaman Schepps New York, 212-753-9520. Butterfly self-tie bow tie, Brooks Brothers. Diamond earrings, "Pahla Collection," Pavan Gattani for Vardiva.

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Modern Stationery

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Choose and invitation that frames the text with a simple white line as streamlined as a trouser stripe.

The Details: Invitations, response cards, and save-the-dates, Gryphon Stationers. Stamps, Champion Stamp Co. Boys' bow tie, Uniforms Elite.

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Monochrome Lapel

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Pin a black, instead of white, silk camellia onto your groom's lapel.

The Details: Tuxedo, Paul Smith London, 646-613-3060; bow tie, Brooks Brothers.

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Unique Train

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Dress with train, Jussara Lee, 212-242-4128; sugar-drop earrings, Mish New York.

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Ruffled Ring Pillow

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Tailor a ring pillow out of box-pleated satin ribbons.

The Details: Rings, Memoire; pleated ribbon, M&J Trimming.

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French-Cuff Wine Bottles

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Dress your wine bottles with table number labels that mimic shirt cuffs.

The Details: Cuff-link knots, Pacific Trimming.

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Polished Escort Card Display

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Slip cards into sleek pewter ribbons for a chic presentation.

The Details: Escort cards, Crane & Co., 800-268-2281; 2 3/4 ribbon in fawn, Midori.

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Chic Takeaways

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Cap favor boxes with silk camellias (the classic flower used for the boutonniere).

The Details: Petits fours, Dragonfly Cakes; boxes, Sophie's Favors.

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Formal Menus

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Place menu cards inside tuxedo-folded napkins.

The Details: Menus, Crane & Co, 800-268-2281; silverware, James Robinson, 212-752-6166; "Platinum" china, Jaspar Conran.

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Creative Table Setting

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Extend the cummerbund treatment to vases and candleholders, and punch up white floral centerpieces with blooms so dark they're almost black.

The Details: Centerpieces of ranunculus, Japanese anemone, chocolate cosmos, and heuchera leaves, Ariella Chezar Design. 2" ribbon in fawn (on vases), Midori. Pleated and single-faced satin ribbons, Mokuba New York, 212-869-8900. "Ringlet" stemware, Martha Stewart Collection with Wedgwood from Macy's.

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Unforgettable Cake

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Take one aspect of the tuxedo, like the bow tie, hit repeat, and you've got a wedding cake that's as elegant and well-dressed as the bride and groom.

The Details: Cake, Cynthia Peithman. Topper, similar vintage styles at Fancy Flours.

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Menswear-Inspired Sash

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A custom-made black silk cummerbund is paired with a white Alencon lace gown that offers a delicate counterpart to the dark hue.

The Details: "Beatrix" gown, Lea-Ann Belter. Cummerbund (on her), Tiecrafters. Tuxedo, Paul Smith London, 646-613-3060. Bow tie, cummerbund (on him), Brooks Brothers. Shirt, Thomas Pink, 212-838-1928.

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