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  Wow your guests with crystal trees lining your ceremony aisle.

  Photo Credit: John Labbe/Created by Preston Bailey

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Make a massive room feel more intimate with draped fabric.

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Ghost chairs perfectly complement the modernity of a loft wedding setup.

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Dress up a structural backdrop with dozens of candles.

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Host your wedding in an unconventional venue, like an aquarium.

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Petals placed in clean lines rather than swirls gives this romantic look a modern touch.

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Scalloped flower petals jazz up your aisle and won't get ruined as you make your grand entrance — a win win!

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  Ceremony Ideas

  Take advantage of modern technology and project an image along your aisle instead of using a runner.

  Photo Credit: Rhee Bevere

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  Centerpieces

  Instead of flowers, create fine feathered arrangements for your tables.

  Photo Credit: Rebecca Weiss Photography

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  Centerpieces

  Silver-painted branches lend a modern feel to a winter wedding.

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  Centerpieces

  Contain your flowers in crystal cuffs.

  Photo Credit: John Labbe/Created by Preston Bailey

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  Centerpieces

  These lamp-inspired centerpieces give your tables a contemporary feel.

  Photo Credit: Studio Webber/Created by Tantawan Bloom

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  Centerpieces

  Who says you need flowers in your centerpieces? Use a bold fruit instead.

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  Centerpieces

  All-white flowers really pop when paired with purple uplighting and crystal-covered vases.

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  Centerpieces

  Flip your centerpieces upside down!

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  Centerpieces

  Candles and crystals take center stage in this centerpiece.

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  Centerpieces

  This modern take on a red rose centerpiece looks even more glam when set against a glittery table cloth.

  Photo Credit: Brian Hatton/Created by Tantawan Bloom

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  This leafy centerpiece adds a tropical touch to your tables.

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  Centerpieces

  Skip the vase and use a unique framed vessel dripping in crystals.

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  Centerpieces

  A single orchid stem makes a chic centerpiece.

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  Centerpieces

  These modern centerpieces give off such a sleek, sophisticated vibe.

  Photo Credit: Colin Miller

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  Long-stemmed calla lilies criss-crossing along the table really pop against glittery table linens.

  Photo Credit: Joy Marie Photography

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  Bouquets

  Skip the classic roses and peonies for your bouquet in favor of orchids and calla lilies.

  Photo Credit: Vanessa Voth Photography

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  Reception Ideas

  Mix and match booths with eclectic chairs, accentuated by a beaded backdrop and patterned table cloth.

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  Reception Ideas

  A cascading floral runner across the center of the table is just the icing on the cake for this luxe table arrangement.

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  Reception Ideas

  Make your first dance even more unforgettable by using a fog machine.

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  Reception Ideas

  Create a one-of-a-kind wall mural of your favorite photos from your engagement session.

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  Reception Ideas

  Ghost chairs help give your room a sleek, streamlined look, and you can still make the bride and groom's chairs stand out!

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  Reception Ideas

  Reflect the night sky beneath a clear wedding tent.

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  Reception Ideas

  A mirrored table engraved with your wedding date is such a chic choice for your sweetheart table.

  Photo Credit: Joy Marie Photography

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  Reception Ideas

  Make your sweetheart table really stand out by placing a dramatic beaded chandelier overhead.

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  Reception Ideas

  Create a can't-miss-it focal point in your reception room with creative uplighting on your monogram.

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  Reception Ideas

  Crystals suspended from the ceiling twinkle in the light from the eye-catching globes on each table.

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  Reception Ideas

  Create a lounge area with a unique piece of modern furniture. Add candles and pillows to entice guests to kick up their feet for a bit.

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  Reception Ideas

  Transform a loft into an ultra-romantic reception space with uplighting, candles, and chandeliers.

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  Reception Ideas

  Reflect the great outdoors with images projected on the walls.

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  Reception Ideas

  Add a modern touch to your outdoor wedding with a black and white dance floor and a wall covered in eclectic mirrors.

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  Reception Ideas

  Take advantage of a loft space with long tables and monochromatic centerpieces lining the table.

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  Reception Ideas

  Raise your flowers above the table for a true wow factor.

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  Reception Ideas

  Fabric draping, chic uplighting, and lounge furniture create a party vibe in this reception space.

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  Reception Ideas

  Pair all-white furniture with bold flowers.

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  Reception Ideas

  Gold glitter table linens are an unexpected, glamorous choice.

  Photo Credit: Kelly Oshiro

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  Reception Ideas

  Create a lounge area near your dance floor so that your guests who don't want to dance can still be a part of all the action!

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  Reception Ideas

  Make a statement at your cocktail hour with a monogrammed bar sculpted from ice.

  Photo Credit: Revelry Event Designers

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  Attire

  Break the traditional wedding fashion rules — wear a gold glitter top, and let your bridesmaids each choose her own little black dress.

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  Attire

  Have your bridesmaids wear different shades of the same dress for a gorgeous ombré effect.

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  Cakes

  Make your cake table a part of your décor with this sleek idea.

  Photo Credit: Sandra Johnson Photography

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  Cakes

  Square tiers give off a more modern vibe than the traditional round cake. 

  Photo Credit: Nick Brown

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  Cakes

  Vary the shapes of the tiers on your wedding cake, and don't forget about the bling!

  Photo Credit: Jeff Kolodny Photography

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  Cakes

  Dress up your cake table with a ruffled skirt.

  Photo Credit: Mosaic, Inc.

50 Ideas for a Modern Wedding