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Get Inspired!

Make a beautiful statement with your wedding details. Here's how to use a special motif to create a unique look for your big day.

by Aimée Morgan
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The Inpiration: Your China Pattern

Echo the rich shades of your tableware in everything from your invitations to your centerpieces.

glass votive holders by partyliteGlass votive holders, with etched floral motif, $29.95/pair, by PartyLite; partylite.com.
bone china teacup“Gilded Tapestry” bone china teacup, saucer and accent plate, by Lenox; lenox.com.
centerpiece by lynn jawitz of florisanGerberas, dahlias and tulips, calla lilies, gladioli and chrysanthemums, in a fabric-lined vase. Centerpiece, price upon request, by Lynn Jawitz of Florisan; florisanllc.com.
wedding cake by jan kish of la petite fleurCake with hand-painted vines and leaf motifs; sugarpaste blooms add three-dimensional interest. Cake, price upon request, by Jan Kish of La Petite Fleur; jankish.com.
wedding stationery by sarah pryeInvitation, menu card, favor box and framed table card, accented with hand-painted leaves, vines and die-cut fl owers with Swarovski crystals, price upon request, by Sarah Prye; prye.com.
cupcakes by georgetown cupcakeCupcakes with fondant frosting and flowers, $2.75 each, by Georgetown Cupcake; georgetowncupcake.com.

The Inspiration: Portrait Silhouettes

Graphic black and white lends itself perfectly to a classic Victorian-style motif.

portraits and guest book courtesy of karl johnson from cut artsPersonalize your guest book with custom silhouettes of your guests. Portraits and guest book courtesy of Karl Johnson from Cut Arts, price upon request; cutarts.com.
bouquet by flowers of the worldBlack calla lilies and white anemones, accented with white spray roses, lily grass and fi ddlehead ferns, $300, by Flowers of the World; flowersoftheworld.com.
wedding cake by cheryl kleinman cakesFondant cake with a scroll and dot design. Cake, $12/slice, by Cheryl Kleinman Cakes; 718-237-2271. Silhouettes by Carol Lebeaux; silhouettes-by-carol.com.
wedding stationery by mr. boddington's studioLetterpress cotton invitation and lined envelope, reply and ceremony card, price upon request, by Mr. Boddington’s Studio; mrboddington.com.
cookies by bibiana famolareCookies, price upon request, by Bibiana Famolare; bibianafamolare@gmail.com. Silhouettes by Carol Lebeaux; silhouettes-by-carol.com.

Photography: Alexandra Grablewski.

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