First lady Melania Trump has been working on her first State Dinner for several months, and all of her hard work has apparently paid off.
The Trump family is hosting French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for the first State Dinner of the Trump administration.
The First Lady opted to decorate the State Dining Room in the White House with white and gold tableware and elaborate floral centerpieces.
TOPSHOT – The State Dining Room is seen ahead of a State Dinner in honor of France at the White House in Washington, DC, April 23, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
The ornate plates and silverware sit atop a cream and gold embroidered tablecloth.
The State Dining Room is seen ahead of a State Dinner in honor of France at the White House in Washington, DC, April 23, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
The Cross Hall leading to the entrance of the State Dining Room features 1,200 cherry blossom branches in tall black vases.
Sneak peek at the setup for tomorrow’s dinner with President and Mrs. Macron in the State Dining Room. 130 expected to attend. 1200+ cherry blossom branches in the cross hall. China = Clinton and Bush (43). pic.twitter.com/dJfOx2TCCm
— Monica Alba (@albamonica) April 24, 2018
Sneak peek at the setup for tomorrow’s dinner with President and Mrs. Macron in the State Dining Room. 130 expected to attend. 1200+ cherry blossom branches in the cross hall. China = Clinton and Bush (43). pic.twitter.com/dJfOx2TCCm
— Monica Alba (@albamonica) April 24, 2018
The Cross Hall is seen ahead of a State Dinner in honor of France at the White House in Washington, DC, April 23, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
The State Dining Room is seen ahead of a State Dinner in honor of France at the White House in Washington, DC, April 23, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
The Trumps will serve a French-inspired meal with a rack of spring lamb, a goat cheese gateau and a nectarine tart for dessert.
Here’s the menu for tonight and the state dining room all set up. pic.twitter.com/wglz8qzg4r
— Schramsberg (@Schramsberg) April 24, 2018
Pool Producer @albamonica reports State Dining Room is set for @realDonaldTrump ‘s state dinner w @EmmanuelMacron
– 13 tables of 10 lit by candles
– Couples will sit next to each other
– Piano music will waft into room
-1200 + cherry blossoms in giant vases. pic.twitter.com/owpsZvubtT— Matt Hoye (@mattyhoyeCNN) April 24, 2018