A constellation of 3-D stars becomes a floating centerpiece with the help of fishing wire and a lot of glitter. Candleholders in matching shades and varying heights set the stage for a sparkling night

Rice-paper star lanterns, Asian Ideas, asianideas.com. Cylinders and votives, Jamali Floral & Garden Supplies, jamaligarden.com. "Victoria Ghost" chair, by Philippe Starck, from Taylor Creative, taylorcreativeinc.com.

Vincent van Gogh wrote, "For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream." We couldn't agree more, which is why we put the five-pointed wonder on display wherever we could -- like on this chair. Hanging from it on a golden cord is a dressed-up paper star; we made it by spraying the star with glue, then shaking glitter over it.

Fine glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts, from Michaels, michaels.com for stores. 9-inch gold die-cut foil star, $13.15 for 36, BulkPartySupplies.com.

Give guests a hint of the glimmering affair that's to come with a stationery suite that shoots for the stars; this set features a foil-stamped gold supernova on the card and the envelope liner.

Invitation, Sugar Paper Los Angeles, sugarpaper.com. Calligraphy, Lisa Holtzman, lisaholtzmancalligraphy.blogspot.com.

Sprinkle glitter over paper stars and tape them down the aisle for a radiant runner.

Die-cut foil stars in 5, 9, and 12 inches, BulkPartySupplies.com. "Herringbone" white oak floor, Plantation Hardwood Floors, plantationhardwood.com.

This delicate headband of pave diamond stars is actually a necklace (we pinned in the ends just under the ponytail).

White-gold vintage star necklace, M. L. Brown, Inc., 1stdibs.com.

Deck out your flower girl in shimmer-dipped ballet slippers; to make, mask off non-glitter areas with tape, apply white glue with a paintbrush, then shake on the glitter.

Dyeable satin flats, by Colorful Creations, from Dyeable Shoes Boutique, dyeableshoesboutique.com.

Set the table with simple pieces -- a peachy-pink tablecloth, glass dinnerware, off-white napkins -- to temper the bolder elements, like the mercury-glass candleholders and this gold-star napkin holder. To fashion one, cut a slit into the center of a 5-inch paper star.

Foil "Shimmer Star," Stumps Spirit, stumpsspirit.com. "My Garden" buffet plate, Villeroy & Boch, villeroy-boch.com. "Nina" dish, William Yeoward Crystal, williamyeowardcrystal.com. "Shield End" flatware, James Robinson, jrobinson.com. "Avanti" stemware, by Lena Bergstrom, from Orrefors, orrefors.us.

Set off sparks with a pair of flashy heels and a brilliant clutch.

Clockwise from top:

• Slip on these metallic platform sandals and feel like a ballroom diva; "Kondine," Jean-Michel Cazabat, jeanmichelcazabat.com.
• This long clutch with a crystal floral design fits everything you need -- makeup, vows, and tissues; Moyna, moynabags.com.
• The classic lines of these silver heels belie a vixenish attitude (see sky-high stilettos) and a whimsical spirit (see splashes of gold); "Hart," by Badgley Mischka, from Endless.com.
• This half-circle minaudiere with gold applique recalls the Art Deco era; "Rizzo," Lauren Scherr, laurenscherr.com.
• A hard, shimmering case plus a delicate chain strap equals one chic purse; Judith Leiber, judithleiber.com.
• Make like a mermaid in sequined peep-toes topped with pearls; "Spotlight," by Valentino, from Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com.
• A jewel box of a clutch, this flip-top case is paved with crystals; Judith Leiber, judithleiber.com.

Like to stargaze? Rest your eyes on these twinkling gems.

From left:

• You'll feel luminous in H.Stern's rock-crystal pendant and just-shy-of-chunky gold chain; "Highlights," H.Stern, hstern.net.
• Pave diamond stars (45 of them!) dance along this vintage white-gold necklace; M.L. Brown, Inc., 1stdibs.com.
• Long, lovely, and lunar, these crystal earrings are subtle yet striking; EXEX530, Azaara, azaara.com.
• Dazzle him in starburst studs; "Stars," H.Stern, hstern.net.
• Or slip on a big and bold vintage-style ring in the same design; RX 501, Azaara, azaara.com.
• The moon waxes and wanes, but your love for this statement-making diamond crescent ring won't waver; #323, Atelier Minyon, atelierminyon.com.
• For true vintage style, you can't beat these brooches, with their layers of six-point diamond stars; in silver and Victorian paste, Glorious Antique Jewelry, 646-778-1266.

The best way to get your wedding guests oohing and aahing? Give them something gorgeous to look at and something delectable to eat. The following desserts do both -- and do them exceedingly well -- without much effort on your part. Brushed with edible luster dust, these amazing multifaceted lustrous chocolate nuggets are almost too beautiful to bite into (the operative word being "almost").

White-chocolate zabaglione bonbons, Christopher Norman Chocolates, 212-402-1243.

"I'm an instant star. Just add water and stir," David Bowie once said. These glimmering goodies are practically as easy to make and, with their surprising flavors, just as captivating. Life is a bowl of ... marzipan cherries; we covered dried sour cherries in marzipan and luster dust, then added faux leaves on top for a touch of gold.

Chewy Turkish delight coated with powdered sugar comes out of the box ready to be served -- no assembly required.

Turkish delight, by Galil, from Economy Candy, economycandy.com.

One would think that meringues can't be improved upon, but dip them in a mix of luster dust and orange extract and you'll think differently.

Meringues, Kee's Chocolates, keeschocolates.com. Luster dust, Sugarcraft, sugarcraft.com.

Standing tall over this dessert bar is a golden cake covered in fondant and brushed with luster dust.

New York-based Japanese bakery Kyotofu gave us the recipe for these vanilla and yuzu (Asian lime) cupcakes; we finished the frosting with a sprinkling of silver dust.

Cupcakes, Kyotofu, kyotofu-nyc.com. Edible silver-leaf sprinkles, Fancy Flours, fancyflours.com.

Dress these lovely pearlized macarons with edible gold leaf for an unexpected embellishment.

Macarons, Kee's Chocolates, keeschocolates.com. Edible gold leaf, Sugarcraft, sugarcraft.com.

Introducing our Star Light Royale -- a delicious concoction of gin, lime juice, and Champagne topped off with a splash of grenadine for a pink glow (we dipped the rim in lime juice and fine sanding sugar for a 1-inch-wide band of sparkle); a halved hard-boiled egg, de-yolked and filled with caviar, complements the drink nicely.

All that's needed to turn these elegant white-chocolate zabaglione pyramid truffles into a wedding-worthy dessert is a whimsical topper of edible gold leaf on each one; display them together on a tall cake stand for a dramatic presentation.

Truffles, Christopher Norman Chocolates, 212-402-1243.

We brushed mini ice cream cones with different shades of luster dust for a frosty look.

Waffle cone, Chef Source, chef-source.com.

For grown-ups only, our Champagne gelatin, paired with fresh whipped cream, will delight the young at heart and sophisticated of palate. (Use rose Champagne for a pink hue.)

A trio of vintage diamond brooches makes a lovely hair ornament.

Silver and Victorian paste brooches, Glorious Antique Jewelry, 646-778-1266.

Crescent-moon and star designs shone during the twenties and thirties; channel that era's easy glamour with this photo backdrop. To make, cut foam board into a crescent shape, spray with glue, blanket with glitter, then hang with fishing wire.

Gown, by Marchesa, and silver dress (FD306), by Naeem Khan; from Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com. "Pigalle Strass" stilettos, Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com. Suit, Duncan Quinn, duncan quinn.com. "Moonlight Crystal" necklace, H.Stern, hstern.net.

Plain favor boxes are easily prettified; bonus points for presenting them in a color gradient (we mixed three glitters to produce four shades).

Boxes, B.T. Elements, btelements.com.

A trio of chocolate bars gets an instant upgrade when wrapped in shiny foil and tied with metallic twine.

Bars, Li-Lac Chocolates, li-lacchocolates.com. Gold foil, by CK Products, from Country Kitchen Sweet Art, countrykitchensa.com. Twine, Tinsel Trading Company, tinseltrading.com.

For this gem of a favor, we nestled sparkly truffles into ring boxes.

Truffles, Promise Me Chocolate, promisemechocolate.com. Ring box (CR101), JewelrySupply.com.

These genius bonbons come in 24 hues and six flavors; box up a pair for double the sweetness.

Bonbons, Bedazzle My Bonbons, bedazzlemybonbons.com. Gold-bottom acetate candy box (T111), U.S. Box Corp., usbox.com.

No wonder our flower girl is grinning from ear to ear. She's devouring ice cream and wearing a pretty-as-can-be cashmere dress with bejeweled neckline.

"Catherine," $268, Crewcuts by J.Crew, jcrew.com.