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“ We are not receiving requests for shabby chic events ,” reports the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria . Makes sense : The property in the Eternal City is surrounded by the classic aesthetic . Presentations are gold or silver , occasionally black and white , and always dramatic for the hotel , which hosted 30 weddings in 2016 inside and out , on its rooftop and in its gardens .
Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria ’ s ( here , above ) more formal aesthetic doesn ' t minimize the dramatic effects of sparkling , matching glassware and polished surfaces everywhere .
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Black tie , black tablecloth : Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore ’ s tableware sparkles against a dramatic backdrop .
“ Our clients have actually been starting to go more ‘ simplistic sophisticate ,’ as we like to call it , for tabletop décor ,” says Melinda Redling , catering director at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore . “ Where we once saw ornate , tall florals and lots of glassware , we now have tables boasting clean , crisp linens , gorgeous place settings and sleeker florals . We ' re seeing low , lush , elongated centerpieces atop long rectangular tables , and varying levels of candles to add that soft , gorgeous glow .”
48 hotelsmag . com March 2017