LUXE CULTURE by idoghana Spring/Summer | Page 35

8. ESTATE TABLES chances are most venues carry a higher ratio of round tables to long tables but to save space and extend the focal points of the room, estate tables setups will effortlessly transform your space into a luxury party space. Use repeating tall centerpieces to create a glamorous effect. To create an illusion of a longer estate table settings, place large accent mirrors at the end of the table, the eyes of your guests will be pleased. 9. COVER THE FLOORS the dancefloor will somewhat be the center of all your reception festivities. Instead of a custom gobo effect, invest those bucks in a disposable, glossy white vinyl covers. White goes better with most color palettes instead of the regular parquet dancefloors most venues have. If you still want a gobo design why not try an oversized yet affordable dancefloor decal to dress up the glossy white vinyl cover, you will dance the night away on gleaming dancefloors that will surely be worth every penny. 10. BUFFET OR SEATED what you did not know is that seated dinners actually cost a lot less than buffet dinners. With the latter, the Chef ’s focus is mainly to keep the trays filled meaning more food to be prepared which translates to more dollars per head. The great thing is that guests feel more pampered when served at a formal reception. You get to give them a luxe experience by paying less, now who wouldn’t love this. 11. WHITE GLOVE SERVICE take your luxe theme up another level by having the servers wear white gloves. If the venue does not have them, grab a couple for about 50 cents each.