Haute Desert: Design Tips for a Stand-Out Southwest Wedding

A wood table can easily veer toward rustic and rugged. Soften the look by layering on muslin place mats and patterned linen napkins. Copper chargers, gold flatware and modern wine glasses elevate the style, while a loose centerpiece adds contrast to the clean lines of midcentury Wishbone chairs.

Planner, LyndseyHamiltonEvents.com; floral design,
PoppiesandPosies.com; furniture rentals, RevolveFurnitureCo.com; prop styling, Kate Jordan for Pat Bates and Assoc.

Generate excitement with a vibrant color palette inspired by a desert sunset. A graphic pattern in peach, coral and gold gives this paper suite a fresh, unique quality. A succulent bout will spruce up any lapel.

Stationery, MapleandBelmont.com; boutonniere, PoppiesandPosies.com

Anemones, ranunculus, Japanese peonies and pink jasmine give this hand-tied bouquet a lush and wild feel. For an unexpected accent, finish off the look with a bold Aztec-print ribbon and leather cord.

Bouquet, PoppiesandPosies.com

Create a chic, welcoming lounge for guests to kick back and enjoy a signature sip during cocktail hour. Or set up a few couches adjacent to the dance floor for rest breaks between songs.

Furniture rentals, RevolveFurnitureCo.com

The stationery suite’s graphic motif is brought to life in fondant as a deconstructed chevron with flecks of gold and an artful feather-inspired topper.

Cake, NineCakes.com