Rectangular table wrapped in

silver vinyl showcasing hammered

aluminum lamps with Mylar shades

and mirrored boxes of hydrangea,

roses and miniature calla lilies.

Location: Halcyon House

Washington, DC; Table Design:

Design Cuisine Arlington,

VA, Amaryllis Inc. Washington,

DC; Floral Design, Boxes and Trees:

Amaryllis Inc. Washington, DC;

Linen, Table Setting, Chairs and Lamps:

DC Rental Arlington, VA; Photography:

Dennis Kan for MBK & Associates Bethesda, MD

opposite: Rustic farm table featuring white mokara orchids and custom glass hurricane lanterns painted with twisted vines.

Table and Floral Design: 6 Degrees of Celebration Westfield,

NJ, Still Life Event Design Morristown, NJ; Table Setting and

Chairs: Party Rental Ltd. Teterboro, NJ; Photography: Lauren Rutten Photography South Orange, NJ

above: Manzanita branch strung with white cymbidium orchids, hanging crystals, and petite cones filled with yellow crushed glass, feathers, monkey tail and dendrobium orchids.

Location: Ralston Hall Mansion Belmont, CA; Table Design:

Kristina Taheri Special Events San Jose, CA; Floral Design:

Asiel Design San Jose, CA; Linen, Table Setting and Chairs: Classic Party Rentals El Segundo, CA; Photography: Michelle Walker Photography Oakland, CA