Orchid Vintage shantung linen, from $40; Pistachio shantung napkin, $2.25; Gold Prescott napkin ring, $3; Ice square charger, price on request; items available nationwide from BBJ Table Fashions. Copper flatware, $1 each; Modern square dinner plate, $1.50; items available on the East Coast from New England Country Rentals
The second ceremony featured a spring theme with a pink-and-green color scheme.
Photo: Stephanie Fray/Something Different Party Rental
Dinner at the California Science Center’s Discovery Ball, held in Los Angeles in March, took place underneath the wings of the Endeavour space shuttle. Reflecting the space theme, illuminated tables were topped with mini solar systems and tropical flowers in glass bowls.