
A white, wrought iron arbor dripping in white orchids and crystals served as a perfect backdrop against which guests could mingle as they drank champagne, classic cosmos and The World’s Coldest Beer, made in a glass with chilled liquid nitrogen. Waiters served miniature lobster tacos and artichoke and caper mousse wrapped in delicate filo dough shells. Anna bé bridal boutique displayed earrings, bracelets, headpieces and brooches from Haute Bride to show the plethora of choices brides have when it comes to accessorizing for their big day. (Our favorite was a pair of mother of pearl faceted teardrop chandeliers with pave-set white opal rhinestones.)
And if the beautiful people, delicate flowers, sparkling chandeliers and gorgeous gowns didn’t inspire any of the brides-to-be, the four, customize-themed rooms certainly did the trick. Sweet sophistication, urban edge, luxe allure and mountain Zen served as the inspirational ambiance for local vendors to create magnificent vignettes for brides to imagine just how luxurious and beautiful their wedding day could be. “How do you take one idea and turn it into one day?” Stoner asked the crowd. I had no answer to her question, but if the yellow flowers and crystal chandeliers, bold orange tulips and bright turquoise napkins, rich red cloths and deep gold candles, and thin, rustic tree branches that signified the four different vignettes indicated anything, it’s that Stoner and the other vendors certainly know how. They proved that they could turn any bride’s dream into her reality. At least for one day. Inspired? Indeed.