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Vic Meirelles Designs a Home Wedding for Duda Derani and Leonardo Ward Cruz

Oct 27
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Editorial Analysis: Tropical Chic and Metallic Warmth

For Duda Derani and Leonardo Ward Cruz's home wedding, Vic Meirelles developed a tropical-chic decoration in which gold became the defining accent. The residential environment offered a different starting point from a hotel ballroom. Rather than building a neutral event space from scratch, the concept brought a coordinated decorative treatment into a home already associated with the couple's life.


Gold appeared in plant treatments, objects and elements suspended above the celebration. This distribution helped the metallic tone act as a consistent visual language across different heights and areas, not merely as an accessory on the dining table. The tropical references contributed organic form and texture, while the gold added a sense of occasion.


The combination is compelling because the two materials have different characters. Greenery carries the irregular outlines of nature; metallic finishes create light and reflection. When balanced carefully, they produce a setting that can feel both informal and ceremonial. In a domestic environment, this contrast can mark the occasion without obscuring the personal nature of the venue.


Vic Meirelles is credited for the decoration, and the original photography is by Fernanda Scuracchio. The balance of tropical plants and warm metallic surfaces gives the setting its recognizable spatial identity.



Design Detail: Tropical Forms and Reflected Light

The contrast between botanical irregularity and metallic reflection gives the décor an identifiable character. Gold accents catch the light, while foliage supplies a softer outline and brings the celebration closer to the surrounding home. Instead of relying on one oversized centerpiece, the concept distributes its visual language among suspended features, plants and decorative objects.


Vic Meirelles — wedding décor. Photography: Fernanda Scuracchio.
Vic Meirelles — wedding décor. Photography: Fernanda Scuracchio.
Vic Meirelles — wedding décor. Photography: Fernanda Scuracchio.

Design Notes

The couple wanted a light, enjoyable evening centered on dancing and celebration.

The published wedding coverage credits Vic Meirelles with the event's decoration.

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Editorial Source

https://www.constancezahn.com/casamento-em-casa-duda-derani-leonardo-ward-cruz/

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