Qiana had not wanted an overly elaborate ceremony. The point was not to flaunt her status, but to accept her new duty and obligation and she did not want to send the message that she was flighty. However, she also didn't want to send a message that she was stern and severe and humorless--for she wasn't--so the whole ceremony had been a balancing act between two extremes. Fortunately, it was a line she was comfortable walking.
The actual coronation, of course, had been a somber and serious affair and, honestly, Qiana was relieved when it was through. It was actually a little uncomfortable and isolating to have all eyes on her, watching, when she much preferred more intimate and cozy interactions. She was equally relieved when the ceremony broke and made way for the feast and subsequent celebration.
That took place indoors in the largest dining hall near the ballroom, where a single long table was laid out. It was decorated with the finest tablecloths and candles, with gorgeous and colorful flowers laid out, arranged by Serendipity's finest florists. In several parts of the table, small, decorative cages had been laid, each housing several doves.
The tables were heavy with food, for it had been an elaborate five-course meal of various fruits, breads, meats, and desserts, local and imported. Currently, only the desserts remained (wines, chocolates, and fruits) as the servants worked to clean and whisk everything away and bring out more beverages and appetizers, carrying trays into the ballroom so they could serve the nobles directly. Several musicians were playing merrily in the room, an upbeat number.
Qiana herself was talking to a group of minor nobles, not about anything important. Just a lot of light chit-chat while her husband was over talking to a group of men. She had picked a gown that was neither over-the-top nor plain, a dress of white and gold with lace embroidery and pearls from Whitesands sewn in as decoration.
[ooc: Pardon the intro! ;D Just wanted to set the scene and hop to the fun part--the party! Whoo! Feel free to hop in or, if group threads are scary, start new threads in this forum for smaller interactions! <3]