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Charming Escort Cards

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Paper lantern escort cards, illuminated by mini LED lights, led partygoers to woodland-animal-themed tables at the reception.

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Custom Cocktails

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Of the four cocktails served, the tomato-vodka-basil–based Italian Summer— a nod to the site where the groom proposed—was the most popular (below left). The other drinks riffed on old-school rum-based recipes and were served in vintage barware the bride collected especially for the wedding.

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Art Overhead

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Jackson Durham created an installation made with branches, candles, and glass orbs that hung above the head table.

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Bright Stationery

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Amber Moon of Pitbulls and Posies created a one-of-a-kind invitation suite and all of the day-of paperie for this couple.

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Fireworks Wrap-Up

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At the end of this couple's evening, the planner's assistants walked through the crowd with signs and rang bells to signal the start of a fireworks show on the river.

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Programs That Popped

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Customized brown paper bags of Trader Joe's popcorn played multiple roles: as a holder for snacks; as programs (the service's details were printed on the back of each); and as an alternative to rice for guests to toss at the newlyweds as they strolled up the aisle.

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Fun On Wheels

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Design Cuisine put together a prosecco cart for this couple's event, which rolled around to guests to let them customize their bubbly.

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An Old-Fashioned Cooler

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Guests were able to grab a cold one at this couple's wedding while a bluegrass duo provided a live soundtrack.

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Bookish Displays

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This literature-lovering couple used books from their childhood collections to display seating assignments. Alexandra made "bookmark" seating cards using Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery tags and a simple stamp kit.

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Custom Chopsticks

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Wooden chopsticks printed with the couple's names greeted guests at each place setting. Once seated, everyone dug into a meal of sushi, fried chicken, and ice cream cones.

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Unique Aisle Marker

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The bridal party constructed a long daisy chain (about 200 feet!) that lined the path down to the lake, where the couple wed.

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Artsy Place Settings

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Paintbrushes dipped in pink paint and paint chips printed with each guest's name sat atop each plate.

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Christmasy Cupcakes

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When the local baker forgot the couple's cake order on the big day, the pastry chef at the hotel came to the last-minute rescue by whipping up a batch of red velvet cupcakes.

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Mini Menus

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Tucked in each napkin was a tiny tome outlining the menu.

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City-Inspired Table Names

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A subtle theme of "east coast meets west coast" was woven throughout the day: organic touches honored the bride's Pacific Northwest roots and a city sensibility nodded to the groom's New York City upbringing. Tables were named after significant Manhattan spots and captions explained the importance of each location.

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Retro-Glam Decor

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Guests enjoyed a gold disco ball that hung over the dance floor at this couple's big day.

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A Tower of Creme Brulee

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Ramekins of the sweet treat were stacked high to resemble a tiered cake, with candles placed in between them. Because the couple couldn't do the normal cake cutting, they instead made a wish and blew out some candles together before the dessert was served.

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    1 of 17 Charming Escort Cards
    2 of 17 Custom Cocktails
    3 of 17 Art Overhead
    4 of 17 Bright Stationery
    5 of 17 Fireworks Wrap-Up
    6 of 17 Programs That Popped
    7 of 17 Fun On Wheels
    8 of 17 An Old-Fashioned Cooler
    9 of 17 Bookish Displays
    10 of 17 Custom Chopsticks
    11 of 17 Unique Aisle Marker
    12 of 17 Artsy Place Settings
    13 of 17 Christmasy Cupcakes
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    15 of 17 City-Inspired Table Names
    16 of 17 Retro-Glam Decor
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