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news+notes for the nearly wed
mixed metals
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Once considered something of a faux pas, mixing and matching brushed coppers, sparkling silvers and gleaming gold accents is a chic, fresh approach to a sumptuous color scheme. Solomon Event Planning owner Stephanie Solomon, who is known for her elegant, refined celebrations, adds depth by varying subtle touches (such as a brass clasp on a sweet clutch) with bold accents (a textured gold cake) for a rich, autumnal palette that exudes elegance. “Adding an edited selection of metallics can be a bit industrial in concept, but comes across warm and glowing when you introduce soft accents like a textured copper cake,” she says. “Metallics are timeless and are ideal for achieving an elegant look that adds a piquant aspect to any wedding.” Megan Phillips
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1. BEDECKED IN BR ASS
handmade in Italy, this rada brass-clad
clutch from anthropologie’s Bhldn line
combines soft gray lambskin, antiqued brass
and a peach pearl flower brooch for a
timeless accouterment. $320.
2. LUSTROUS LEDGER
fremont-based invitation designer rachel
Brandzel adhered a modern graphic
letterpress invitation to heavyweight
copper for a stunning start to any fete.
these hardy, industrial-meets-feminine
beauties come in a metal tin and develop
a pretty patina over time. $12–$15/100.
3. SpUN SUGAR
handmade by third-generation chocolatiers
david and lori Marcoe of Ballard-based lulu
Marcoux, these rich chocolate truffles
sparkle with crystal sugar and fleur-de-lis
embossing. arranged in a dainty glass
bowl with a gold heart emblem, this posh
favor is one guests will adore. Prices vary.
4. pOLISHED pASTRY
Inspired by symbolist painter Gustav Klimt,
this highly textured coconut milk cake from
Kaysie lackey at the People’s Cake in lower
Queen anne has golden and pastel pink
fondant icing molded to look like bold
brushstrokes. the passion fruit curd and
mousse filling is soft on the palate and
oh so delicious. serves 35, $275.
5. STEELY SASH
this antiqued, custom-made taupe belt
from downtown’s luly yang Couture has
hand-sewn embroidery and pearlescent
opal beads that lend a vintage feel for
your something old. $585.
6. FLASHY FOOTWEAR
these Jimmy Choo “India” sandals
from nordstrom have thin, sparkling
champagne straps and leather-wrapped
3½-inch heels for a luminous lift. $465.
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