Tabletop Tuesday: Under the Big Top

If you're around Dallas from September 28th - October 21st, you can't help but notice the greatest state fair in the world. Whether your weakness is the ferris wheel or sugary, fried concoctions, there is something for everyone. So when Emily Clarke  of Emily Clarke and Company thought of Fall, she thought of someone near and dear to the heart of Texans -- Big Tex, the icon of the Texas state fair. For weddings and children's events, what's a more whimsical background than a magical fairground? Emily brought that same feeling of fun and enchantment to her shoot for the Brides of North Texas Fall 2012 issue. We love the mixture of deep reds juxtaposed with softer tones. It already has us dreaming of cotton candy!

Hickory Street Annex near the fairgrounds at Fair Park hosted Emily's carnival inspired bridal shoot. Hues of cotton candy pink, deep reds, grays, and white bring to life a whimsical party! We love the tented look Emily created with silk ribbons along with our Villa Ballroom Chairs. Photography throughout by Sarah Kate Photography.

1. Paper goods sourced by Emily. // 2. Our vintage Carnival Glassware completes the theme. // 3. This party wouldn't be complete without a festive "concessions" table. // 4. Adorable florals by Bridal Bloom Floral & Events and yummy goodies by Cupcake Bliss. // 5. POSH place setting: Scarlet Filigree Charger, Sevres Collection China, Silver Bead Glass Salad Plate, Juliska glass compotes, Gold Parisian Flatware. Blush Ribbon Organza from Resource One, exclusively at POSH, over Gray Cotteness linen by GBS. // 6. POSH's popcorn machine with popcorn by Le' Popcorn and Candy Confiserie.