“Another hors d’oeuvre idea: Chilled lobster salad with Pernod aioli, topped with Russian osetra caviar and Kiev lemon crème fraiche served in dill-infused ice cups.” Catering by Chef Saon Brice of Linwoods Catering
“Tables also display white monochromatic floral ‘snowball’ centerpieces on glass pedestals. Small tags attached to the arrangements encourage guests to hit the savory-and-sweet vodka snowball station, with syrup flavors like chocolate-rosemary and limoncello-basil.” Floral design by Feats Inc.
“The tables hold candles of all shapes and sizes, also in mismatched mercury-glass containers.” Milky Frost pedestal vase and hurricane vase, $9 to $18, and antique Milky Frost tapered votive holders, $18 for six, from Jamali Garden
“In an effort to avoid disposable paper escort cards, small glass terrariums personalized with guests’ names each contain a succulent. The type of succulent indicates at which table the person will be seated, and they can be taken home at the end of the night.” Cube Aeriums, $22 to $29, from Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco
“Small glass candle holders hang in clusters from clear fishing wire over each table.” Whirly Hanging Candleholder, $5, from CB2
“An all-white dessert table by New York sweet specialist Amy Atlas Events wows guests.”
“Clear Louis Ghost chairs are dressed with white faux fur pillows.” Table design and decor by David Beahm Design; rentals from Party Rental Ltd.
“Faux fur pillows add a sense of comfort.” Luxe faux fur pillow covers in Coyote, $29 to $39, from Restoration Hardware
“Nemo chairs are a true conversation starter—a pair of these fun chairs offers the perfect opportunity for an impromptu photo op after a few cocktails.” Nemo Chair, $175, available on the East Coast from Taylor Creative Inc.
