Art Deco influences in weddings have evolved into more subtle touches, receiving a modern refresh that only enhances its charismatic aesthetic. For this wedding, I combined today's popular geometric trend with the era's classic black-and-gold palette. Both are intertwined with tropical accents, greenery, and modern transparent décor for a subtle, contemporary style. Add a modern and glamorous twist to your own wedding with these stylish wedding ideas – and let's face it, glam never goes out of style!
The Table
Create a luxe tabletop with a Black Rectangle Polyester Tablecloth. Add modern geometrics down the center of the table. Black candles in Gold Taper Candle Holders alternated with Geometric Black & Gold Votive Candle Holders.
In the middle of the table elevate a glamorous centerpiece filled with modern palm leaves that evoke the feathers used in the Art Deco era.
Stunning white blooms, oversized and opulent are the oh so perfect addition. Find out How to Create a Modern Geometric & Floral Centerpiece.
The Place Settings
Start your table setting with exquisite golden tableware, Gold tone Hammered Cutlery is a modern alternative to traditional gilded gold. Layer each setting, start with a chic Gold Laser-Cut Charger, followed by an Octagon Black Plastic Dinner Plate and Black & Gold Geometric Plastic Dessert Plate.
On top of the setting add a pop of green, glitter and glam! A simple green stem with a modern laser cut acrylic place card in a dramatic script font. Pair these with a an Elegant Origami Wedding Menu Envelope. Find out how to make this simple & unique statement piece here.
Next, add a Short Black & Gold Geometric Plastic Tumbler to each setting as a stunning water glass. Pair this with dramatic crystal cut glasses. A Premium Flared Plastic Champagne Flute and Premium Clear Crystal Plastic Wine Glass.
As another nod to classic Art Deco style, incorporate a modern Gold tone Feather-Shaped Bottle Opener. Slip a Gold Geometric Luncheon Napkin through the center of the opener and place it at each setting. The bottle opener doubles as a gorgeous take-home favor for guests.
A Sweet Thank You
Cover the cake table with luxurious swathes of Gold Draping Fabric Roll. Next to the cake table send a special message to your guests as you cut the cake with a bold Black with Gold Foil Thank You Cardboard Sign.
As a backdrop to the cake table spray paint fan leaf palms a mix of gold and black. These recreate the fan-inspired motifs from the Art Deco era in a beautifully contemporary way.
Tip: The plants will last 7-10 days once sprayed so they can be painted well in advance. Use glue dots to adhere the individual leaves to the wall for a flatter impression.
Give an elegant, clean-lined black cake a pop of color with a tropical inspired cake topper in greens and lush pinks. Place the cake on a Gold Laser-Cut Charger on top of a gold cake stand top. For the base of the stand spray paint the pizza stand base gold for a dramatic geometric look.
To one side of the cake make Black & Gold Buttermints available for guests to take home in Black & Gold Foil Sweets Treat Bags. Take one of the Black & Gold Foil Sweets Treat Bags and cut out the "Sweets saved for later" portion of the bag and adhere it to a Gold Die Cut Table Sign.
On the other side of the cake pre-fill Gold Tented Favor Boxes with more of the bags of Black & Gold Buttermints.
The Bar Is Open
Every Art Deco inspired wedding needs bubbles - drink of choice: champagne!
Signal the bar is always open with beautiful DIY Modern Art Deco Acrylic Signage. Find out how to create this dramatic signage HERE. Place the sign on a Gold Buffet Riser and sprinkle with confetti!
Place bold Black Stem Clear Champagne Flutes on a Gold Foil Dot Serving Tray and fill to the brim with bubbles.
Fill a large champagne bucket with Mini Blank Champagne Piñata Decorations. The "bubbles" of confetti are another fun way to keep the champagne flowing.
Use Gold Geometric Luncheon Napkins as wraps around the pinatas to tie in to the geometric design used in the reception tables.
Keep the confetti popping all night long with Black & Gold Push-Up Confetti Poppers for every guest! Place these on top of a gold painted Tropical Leaf with simple instructions to pop the confetti all night long!
Now it's time to party like Gatsby - "Among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars"!
