
Patricia Vaks Creates an Enchanted Forest at Copacabana Palace for Caroline and Julio Cesar
Updated: 17 hours ago
Design Notes
Patricia Vaks used abundant white flowers and greenery to transform the ballroom into what the bride described as an enchanted forest.
Candles suspended in glass globes added intimacy while integrated landscaping by HortoArt extended the natural environment.
The project also included furniture by Festah, scenic lighting by Two Lights and scenography by Lonarte.
Editorial Source
https://inesquecivelcasamento.com.br/casamentos/classico-sofisticado-e-luxuoso-o-casamento-de-caroline-e-julio-cesar/
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Editorial Analysis: Turning Copacabana Palace into a Garden
Caroline and Julio Cesar's wedding at Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro called for an atmosphere that was both grand and welcoming. Patricia Vaks created a garden-like interior, using greenery and generous white floral arrangements to soften the hotel ballroom while preserving the elegance of its architectural setting.
The decorative treatment incorporated delicate lighting and glass globes with floating candles, introducing points of warmth throughout the environment. HortoArt supplied landscape elements, Orlando Ambrósio was credited for the flowers and Two Lights for scenic lighting. These contributions were central to making the ballroom feel like an integrated environment rather than a series of separate table installations.
The source describes how the plants, lighting and white blooms transformed the room into an almost enchanted garden. The effect also depended on production and furniture: Festah supplied pieces for the reception, while Lonarte and other specialist suppliers helped create the surrounding structure.
Patricia Vaks is credited for decoration, Claudio Tironi for planning, and Sabrina Vasconcelos for photography. This article focuses on the décor, its relationship to the palace architecture and the interplay of planted material with small lights and glass, rather than personal portraits.











Photography Credits
Photography: Sabrina Vasconcelos.


























































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