I wanted guests to feel as if they were eating a large family dinner in her enormous fantasy Colorado ranch house, so I divided the space up into separate 'rooms' using visual cues to help guests understand the concept, for example books and book cases for the library, antler candelabras on the walls in the trophy room, etc...

The entrance hall was decorated to look like a ranch approach, with picnic-style seating for the children's buffet, trees and a large ranch sign.

A welcoming entrance for guests, and an opportunity to sign the visitor's book.

We filled the space with personal touches like family photos, treasured toys, and real sporting trophies.

Tables and decor was rustic and cosy but still elegant.

Because the children were eating separately to the adults in picnic style, I created a 'children's bedroom and dress-up room' for them to play in. Costumes, make-up artists, photographers and sweets and treats were available here throughout the night.

Antler-shaped candelabras, huge autumnal floral arrangements and a cosy fireplace decorated the 'trophy room'.

This long table in front of the kitchen hearth was decorated with autumnal fruit, hanging vegetables and cooking utensils.

The dance floor in the centre was lit like a barn dance.

A corner of 'the library' had a reading sofa, books, dreamcatchers and family mementoes.