Formal Weddings

Topiaries and railings decorated with greens and white
roses lead guests to the entrance of the church.

Pomanders of roses decorate the pews. Guests' names
are inscribed on the blue border of a customized aisle runner.

A prayer is written at the end of the aisle runner.
Delphinium branches and white roses flank the altar.

Topped with pillar candles on silver candlesticks, the
altar is surrounded by white and purple delphinium branches.

Kneeling cushions are embroidered with the bride and
groom's monogram.

Urns of white hydrangeas, asparagus ferns and white
and purple delphiniums decorate the church.

Wedding programs are arranged on a table decorated with
tea candles and white delphiniums.

Navy blue and white striped wedding programs are tied with
a gray ribbon.

The bride carries a white-on-white bouquet of roses, lily
of the valley and gardenias.

A staircase leads to navy blue curtains, which reveal
the chandelier-lit entrance to the reception.

Pomanders of white peonies surround a towering arrangement of
white delphinium branches at the entrance to the reception.

Papers used to print the programs, schedule and table
assignments coordinate with the white and navy blue theme.

Guests receive a welcome card with a note from the couple,
as well as information regarding the ceremony and reception.

A monogrammed navy blue guestbook rests alongside
arrangements of lily of the valley, orchids and hydrangeas.

Programs printed on different navy and white patterned
papers await guests.

The ceiling is draped with navy blue and white organza,
and crystal chandeliers light the room.

Blue and crystal glasses and white china top a hardwood
table decorated with white roses and blue hydrangeas.

Monogrammed napkins and menus add the final touch to
silver, white, and crystal place-settings.

Blue etched tea candles cast a glow over arrangements of
blue hydrangeas and white roses and lisianthus.

A navy blue and white striped table is set with a matching
table number, menus and monogrammed napkins.

Guests enjoy appetizers of pan-seared fish, mushrooms and
fresh microgreens.

Double-cut lamb chops are an elegant and impressive
main course.

Navy blue toile tablecloths are accented with navy blue
napkins and one of two menu patterns.

Each guest's seat is set with a menu that serves as a
hand-written place card.

No two tables are set exactly alike, with different
combinations of place settings, tablecloths and paper goods.

Each menu is wrapped with a bellyband displaying a guest's
name, and every other menu is topped with a white gardenia.

White roses and peonies perfectly accent navy blue vases.

In front of a raised stage for the band, a dramatic navy
blue and white chandelier lights the monogrammed dance floor.

Candles accent orchids, roses and hydrangeas on a long
mirrored table with a blue and white skirt.

The mirrored table features a series of lush arrangements,
crystal and silver candlesticks and cut glass tea-candle holders.

Tea candles cast a warm glow on silver trays of
hydrangeas, lily of the valley, lisianthus, and orchids.

Purple hydrangeas and orchids look opulent in silver vases.

Navy blue and crystal sconces light columns decorated
with white roses and beautiful greenery.

The ornate five-tiered wedding cake is decorated in blue
and white, with columns, flowers and white fondant vignettes.

The couple's monogram is featured on the front of the
cake, surrounded by sugar roses.

After dinner, guests watch an extravagant fireworks
display launched from a barge just off the coast.