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Under the Oaks

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Photographs by: 
Richard Israel
Easy to eat, little treats like these Rockville goodies star at any party
Under the Oaks
Programs printed in navy repeated the wedding’s oak tree motif, which was also on the invitations and cake. Choosing such a symbol—this one based on the location—gives thematic continuity to any party, be it a shower, rehearsal dinner, or reception.
Place tables under tree canopies for shade; create wind shelters with sturdy tents that have sound siding; and time your event to coincide with high tide to spare your guests the scent of pluff mud.
Select two or three dominant colors (like the blue above) that work with your party’s location, then showcase them on the invitations, and with your linens, menu, and flowers.
Skip traditional party platters (like the ubiquitous veggie platter) and opt for unconventional vessels such as these plexiglass containers. The “garden display” was part of an informal lineup with passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations, as a sit-down dinner was more formal than the setting dictated.
Pick an element from your party, like this live oak draped in Spanish moss, and incorporate it on your cake. When you splurge on such a creation, showcase it, and it becomes part of the décor.