Wanwisa Wednesday

post from Southern Weddings Magazine on 20 August 2008 12:00:00 PM. © Southern Weddings Magazine

Wanwisa, of the soon-to-be-launched Bliss NY, introduced us to the newly engaged Michelle from Texas last week. Welcome back to Part II of Wanwisa Wednesday! Enjoy~

One of my fondest girl-bonding memories is catching Sophia Coppola?s Marie Antoinette with Michelle a couple years ago. We knew the movie, more than anything, would be two plus hours of pure aesthetic heaven ? scene after scene of the most sensational visual design from costumes to the magnificent Hall of Mirrors of Versailles (not to mention a couple shots of gorgeous Parisian pastries and desserts).

Inspired by our outing, I designed Michelle?s second inspiration board to have a very Marie Antoinette ? Cosmopolitan ? Parisian feel. Michelle has Houston?s Petroleum Club in mind as one of her reception venue options and I thought it would be a great location for this theme. The ballroom has a grand feel with large chandeliers and long golden curtains.

Remembering a lovely wedding design by Ceci New York, a dusty pink and gold palette seems a perfect fit. Ceci New York created a ?grand vision of lavish Versailles? using fans as a motif for favor tags as well as escort cards. Golden menus, rolled up and tied in blush satin ribbons were placed on each place setting to match golden rimmed stemware and gold utensils. The wedding cake is perhaps my favorite element in this inspiration board? a classic Macaron Croquembouche designed by Ladurée. (SW Editor-in-Chief Lara's favorite!)

Keeping in mind that Michelle is not a frilly, pink gal, I chose simple and elegant pink and gold stationery from Martha Weddings. Sophisticated gowns from Lazaro for both the bride and wedding party add sophistication and a modern cosmopolitan touch. Delicious! More to come next week~ Wanwisa

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