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Bridal Luncheon Ideas: Showered in Color

Inspired by the garden, Editor-at-Large Kimberly Schlegel Whitman planned a vibrant bridal luncheon bursting with spring blooms and clever ideas for her sister, Kari Schlegel Kloewer. Here, four tips to enhance your next bridal luncheon

Create Vibrant Centerpieces
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Create Vibrant Centerpieces

Inspired by the hues of peonies, daffodils, hyacinths, and ranunculus, Kim created a palette of pink, yellow, blue, and orange, punctuated by lush centerpieces and new tablecloths made of ikat fabrics. A setting of staggered round tables maximized space and encouraged lots of guest interaction. "Even with a big group, you always want it to feel intimate and personal," says Kim. To dress the tables, Kim combined three different place settings of family china and her own monogrammed napkins and flatware. The result was a cheerful luncheon focused on friends and family.

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Glass vases: For a similar look, try Spiral Effect Mini Vase (8122-20) and porcelain vases: Tozai Home Vibrant Colors Collection in Acid Green, Aquamarine, Imperial Yellow, and Imperial Oxblood; twoscompany.com for retailers.
Blue pottery bowls: Bean Pot in Blue; mccartyspottery.com.
Yellow urns: For a similar look, try the Euro Yellow Ceramic Jar with Lid (21068) by Urban Trends (utgallery.com); available from bellacor.com.


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