Venetian Wedding/Event Theme Part Two

In order to set the stage for your Venetian wedding or event, you might consider renting props, such as life-sized gondolas, that make your venue truly resemble Venice. Here are some resources for Venetian gondola and props:
http://www.propsunlimited.com/catalog.asp?search2=venice&show=search&searchtype=phrase
http://www.gondolacompany.com/special.html

Drape tables and other areas with luxurious fabrics, such as this one that features cloud-like swirls on a sky blue backdrop:
http://www.italyfabric.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&category_id=8&product_id=1009&Itemid=9

Top tables with colorful Venetian glass vases:
http://www.venetianglassart.com/

Decorate surroundings with festive Venetian Carnival Masks:
http://www.romegiftshop.com/mask3.html

Make your cake very Venetian:
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1022623&cid=TPV-Googlebase
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1818965
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1528347
http://www.glasscaketops.com/ships/gondola2.htm
http://www.sculpturedglass.com/gallery/wctgondola.htm

Here are some ideas for a Venetian menu:
Appetizers: seafood platter, shrimp cocktail, Venetian canapés, artichokes, polenta bites;
Main course: shrimp scampi, mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops, mussels) over pasta or risotto, asparagus, eggplant
Desserts: in addition to cake, serve Tiramisu

Signature cocktail: Bellini (2/3 Prosecco sparkling wine, 1/3 white peach juice and a splash of raspberry liqueur)
You can also purchase bottled Bellini:
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1022623&cid=TPV-Googlebase

For wedding/party favors, indulge guests with these Bellini jelly beans:
http://www.cocoabon.com/prod_jb_bellini.php

Here are some other resources for Venetian touches, including charms and beads (i.e. for decorating invitations, favor boxes, arrangements, etc.):

Gondola Charms:
http://www.loveknot.us/ch_LP2728_Sterling_Silver_Gondola_Charms_loveknot.htm
http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/product/6313/
http://www.jmckinley.com/wedding-cake-charms/sterling-silver/223-gondola-charms.htm

Venetian Beads:
http://www.venetianbeadshop.com/

All Kinds of Gondola Themed Items:
http://www.tias.com/
(type in search word: gondola)

Here is a related post on celebrating Venetian Carnival (many of these ideas can be implemented into your Venetian wedding or event):
http://tastylittlemorsels.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/venetian-carnival-food-and-drinks/