Tabletop Tuesday // The Power of Simplicity

The power of simplicity perfectly captured for a Meadows Museum Donor Dinner.

 Sometimes all you really need for a stunning tabletop are a few simple silver patterns and exquisite crystal or glass. The power of simplicity is  perfectly captured at a donor dinner for SMU's Meadow Museum with a concept created by Marin Fiske-Rankin, Meadows Events and Food Service Manager. Marin wanted an impressive display without making it too formal, so she scaled back from a full tabletop to hand-picked pieces that would stand out when handled by the guest yet blended effortlessly with a vibrant linen from La Tavola and the landscape of the room. As always, we think Marin captured the essence of the evening beautifully. This look could easily translate to an elegant holiday tabletop or winter place setting. Read more about Marin and her process on her blog.

  

GET THE LOOK

Fruitwood Grand Chiavari with navy cushions, Simply Platinum China Collection, Pure Water, Red, White Stemware, Marie Antoinette Flatware by POSH Couture Rentals / La Tavola Linens / Silver Foil Menu Cards by Stamped Paper Co. / Centerpieces by Junior at The Garden Gate / All images by Tamytha Cameron Photography

If you're thinking about outdoors

Spring is just around the corner, which means wedding season is nearly here. While we love the high drama of a glamorous wedding and a haute couture bride, we equally love the cool ease of a Southern bride who prefers vintage and a sweetheart table for two. Thus, if you're thinking about a non-traditional yet alluring outdoor wedding, this post is for you. Easy, breezy, beautiful. 

Photography: Jose Villa / Event Design: Sugar and Fluff / Flowers: Bunch Studio / Wardrobe and Styling: Ashley Taddei Styling / Makeup: TEAM Har and Makeup /

Table for Two
Get the look with P.O.S.H.: Silhouette Stemware with Elise Cut Crystal for toasting / Simply Platinum China (add a Rattan Charger for extra appeal) / Jute Linen plus an Oatmeal Mesh overlay / White Oak Folding Chairs.

Tabletop Tuesday: White Haute

Concept, design + florals by DEBBY JEWESSON, BRANCHING OUT FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN

All photography by GARY DONIHOO for F8 STUDIO

Whether she is doing a majestic hanging garden to canopy the wedding party or an ethereal centerpiece, Debby Jewesson knows a thing or two about brightening your event with flora and fauna. Published in this Spring's D Weddings issue, Debby was given the task of a white tablescape. Knowing the beauty of pure white, she kept the look simple and clean for a big impact. We love the contemporary flair of this tabletop. Can you image sitting down to what is essentially several of your own floral centerpieces? As always, Debby is ahead of the curve. See more of her work at Branching Out Floral & Event Design.  

A very budget friendly look. RENTALS by P.O.S.H.  -  Silver Rimmed Glass Charger / Simply Platinum China / Schott Zwiesel Pure Stemware / Artesian Flatware

BRANCHING OUT FLORAL EVENT & DESIGN
F8 STUDIO
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Pleasing Purple

There is snow coming down outside (not a lot, but still) and chilly temperatures, so we're warming up with a little inspiration from our friends at Todd Events. To remind us that spring is just around the corner, the latest D Weddings features a hue we're seeing a lot of lately - purple. Play it sweet with pastes or glam it up by mixing in black, as shown below. This wouldn't be a bad bet for a Valentine's dinner, now would it? 

Concept, Design, Floral + Decor: TODD EVENTS | Rentals: P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Linens: LA TAVOLA FINE  LINENS |  Photography: STEPHEN KARLISCH PHOTOGRAPHY

GET THE LOOK: Clear Hand Cut Glass Charger, Simply Platinum Rimmed Soup Bowl, Michelangelo Flatware, Onyx Water Goblet, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Water and Wine Glass, Lily of the Valley Champagne Flute