Press | Rocky Mountain Wedding

Is there anything more gorgeous than a Rocky Mountain wedding? The beautiful Colorado landscape was a prime reason to have a Chaparral Ranch reception, and who better to bring in custom touches than Todd Events. Keeping with the natural elements, Todd and his team transformed everything from bars and dance floors to lighting and tabletop. Our beloved Mottahedeh Lace Charger was a scene stealer at the reception along with the Bamboo Folding chairs during the ceremony. Read all about the wedding in D Weddings Spring 2014 issue or visit their website here. All images by Steve Wrubel.

 

Countdown to 2014 | Part 2

We're sharing out favorite tablescapes of 2013 to countdown the New Year, and we did save the best for last. But first, let us wish you a very safe and happy New Year's Eve, friends. Enjoy the night by brushing up on POSH etiquette from the art of conversation to giving a toast and setting up the bar for the evening by browsing our POSH 101 series. Now, on to the pretty things.

A mixture of white Chloe goblets with Onyx and Stella black stemware on black + white striped linens from POSH Couture Rentals. Design by Todd Events. Image courtesy of Roderick Pena Photography

The TWO x TWO Gala this year was extraordinary in terms of raising money, harnessing creativity (we're looking at you Todd Events), and expressing the power of simplicity with a subtle yet striking black and white aesthetic. Todd knocked it out of the park, proving yet again why he is one of the most in-demand planners in the industry. 

Equally outstanding was this opulent beauty by wedding planner Diann Valentine. A mix of custom linens, gorgeous chairs, and silver place settings created one of the most romantic looks of the year, noted by everyone from Dallas industry vets to Grace Ormonde.  See more from this beautiful event here.

Barcelona Silver China, Floral Elegance Flatware, Silver Goblet, Silhouette Stemware. Image courtesy of Molly Hauge, MoHa Photography

Equally dear to our hearts is the Hollywood Regency shoot by Emily Clarke Weddings & Events. The Gatsby theme has proven strong this year, and with inspired tablescapes like this, we hope it sticks around. See the whole shoot here.

Place Setting: Scalloped Black Charger with Sparkle, Barcelona Gold Charger, Black Banded Dinner Plate, Black + Gold Salad Plate, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Elise Cut Crystal Red and White Stemware, Onyx Champagne Flute.  All POSH Couture Rentals. Images courtesy of John Cain Photography.

Our favorite Fort Worth gal Tami Winn also won over the hearts of thousands of girls planning their weddings with this seriously sweet spread for Brides of North Texas. It nearly makes us want to renew our vows in true Southern fashion. See more images here.

Get the look with POSH - Gold Rimmed Glass Charger / mixed china collections of Gold Leaf, Gold Scroll, and Barcelona Gold / Royal Gold Stemware / Gold Lyons Flatware / Vintage Glass Compotes / Fruitwood Grand Chaivari. Images by Tracy Autem Photography.

We can't talk about fairytale place settings with out mentioning our favorite POSH Petite tablescape, inspired by none other than Peter Rabbit, by our friends at Mathes & Co. (You can bet we'll be recreating this come Easter for our little ones.)

Get the look: Place Setting - Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger / Barcelona Gold Charger / Sevres China Collection / Gold Leaf Compote + Stemware / Light Green Chloe Goblet / Floral Elegance Flatware / Fern Bengaline Moire Linen / White Brighton Petite Chairs. Image courtesy of Mathes & Co.

Tabletop Tuesday // TWO x TWO Gala 2013

A mixture of white Chloe goblets with Onyx and Stella black stemware on black + white striped linens from POSH Couture Rentals. Design by Todd Events. Image courtesy of Roderick Pena Photography

What an honor to be a part of the 15th annual benefit dinner and art auction for TWOxTWO for Aids, benefiting amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and The Dallas Museum of Art. Hosted by Howard and Cindy Rachofsky in their Richard Meier-designed home, The Rachofsky House, the charity event of the year included a who's who of national accord as well as the top event producers in States. Todd Fiscus of Todd Events  pulled out all of the stops, with a European-constructed dome for guests, a wall of black and white photographs from years past, and a scrumptious menu from Cassandra Fine Catering. Guests included Dallas philanthropists (Nancy C. Rogers, Deedie Rose, Tina Craig, Nasiba Adilova, and the fashion darlings of the world (DVF, Derek Lam) and art enthusiasts (Maxwell Anderson, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld ). A live auction was conducted by Jamie Niven, Chairman, and Sotheby’s, North and South America. The event raised over $5 million in one night, bringing their total contribution over the past fifteen years to be over $45 million. 

Alternating tables of white and black chiavari chairs and specialty stemware set the stage for a celebratory charity dinner. Roderick Pena Photography.

White Chiavari Chairs, Artesian Flatware, Onyx Stemware, Black and White Chloe Goblets, Pure Stemware, all POSH.   Roderick Pena Photography

We find it fitting that Todd picked an elegant mixture of black and white stemware for an evening celebrating a cause that should be black and white - helping make AIDS history and honoring the art that inspires and teaches us all. Congrats to all of those involved in this magnificent night and a huge shout out to the sponsors. Read more about the event here, like TWOxTWO on facebook, and see Vogue's coverage of the event.

Clockwise from top left: Dinner guests toast the evening with crystal champagne coups. The dome constructed by Todd Events. Howard and Cindy Rachofsky play host to the gala of the year. Photographed by Kevin Tachman for Vogue.

 

MM // Feeling Fall

From top: POSH Vintage Place Setting (mixed) with Gold Leaf China and Gold Beaded Glass Charger, Vintage Amber Goblet, and mixed Michelangelo and Floral Elegance Flatware on a Wheat Jute Linen. Image by POSH. // Deanie Michelle Events designed this Mottahedeh Tree look for a client at a private estate: Mottahedeh Tree China, Parisian Flatware, Pure Stemware, Amber Goblet. Image courtesy of @deanie_michelle_events // A classic + timeless place setting with Blue + White China and Loren Silver China. Image courtesy of @toddevents // Silver Service with mixed vintage tea cups. Image by POSH

Fingers crossed, but I think it's safe to say that cooler weather is (finally) here to stay. We're not the only ones feeling fallish. Instagram is packed with autumnal place settings and events. We love seeing what you're up to on Instagram - just look at the festive place settings above. Be sure to follow us @posh_preference for our behind-the-scenes goodies. And enjoy the beautiful weather!

Tabletop Tuesday: The Great Gatsby

 Featured in Top Design for Modern Luxury Brides, the always on point Todd Fiscus designed his own Great Gatsby tabletop around a palette of black, gold, silver, and lavender, mixed metals, and glorious floral arrangements. We imagine intimate conversations amid a crowd of fabulous people, delicious gastronomic confections served in dainty crystal pieces, and, of course, a well-heeled crowd. Daisy would approve.
 

Gold Chiavari with Antique Ivory Bark Linen

Christofle Flatware, Barcelona Gold Charger, Contrella Salad Plate, Vintage Glass Compote, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware

 

 

Photography, Thisbegrace Photography
Concept + Design, Todd Fiscus, Todd Events
Venue, The Mansion on Turtle Creek
Rentals, P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Baroque Beauty

Luxe be a lady. P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS - Place Setting: Chocolate GEO Charger, Barcelona Gold Dinner Plate, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Gold Lace "Hot Toddy" Demitasse (with raspberries), Dynasty 24K Gold Flatware, Royal Gold Water Goblet, Silver Goblet, Gold Lace Champagne Flute; Additional Serving Pieces: Gold Leaf Cordial, Silver Champagne Saucer/Compote Dish. Linen by LA TAVOLA FINE LINENS.

 
Inspired by Prada's Fall 2012 runway, Todd Fiscus designed a lavish tablescape for Dallas Bride on the idea of transitioning from fall to spring. We love the mixture of metals, gilded accents, and of course, baroque beauty - perfect for a true tastemaker or bride. According to Todd, in order to truly go baroque, "you have to take it 25 percent too far." Too far turns out to be too perfect. 

Concept, design, floral, TODD EVENTS | Photography, MANNY RODRIGUEZ | Published, DALLAS BRIDES, MODERN LUXURY  | Rentals, POSH Couture Rentals.

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
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Audrey Hepburn

If you were going to design an ideal client that was classic, cool, and most importantly, a ton of fun, who would think of? Well, if you're Todd Events, you think Aubrey Hepburn. And if you're us, you swoon over a tabletop where you'd get to sit with a girl who would easily be your best friend and partner in crime. Whether she showed up herself or in character--Eliza Doolittle, Holly Golightly, Jo Stockton, Princess Ann--Audrey would be right at home at this posh table.

Rental Items: Elise Cut Crystal, Hand Cut Crystal Chargers, Vintage Dessert Compotes. Design + Floral: Todd Events | China, Stemware, Flatware: POSH Couture Rentals | Linen: La Tavola | Centerpiece and Arrangement Fixtures: Todd Events | Calligraphy: Laurie Harper | Venue: Stoneleigh Penthouse | Photography: f8 Studio

Classic Elise Crystal Cut Stemware and our glass compotes - two perfectly posh ways to serve your guests with style.

New to the Showroom: Blue-Green Glassware

Is the Texas heat already getting to us, or is it the latest edition to our showroom that has us dreaming of the next seaside getaway? Whatever the reason, we are loving the blue-green glassware that just came in today! The detail alone makes us swoon, and there has never been an easier way to add something blue to your wedding table top. (What? That isn't a requirement? After you see these, it just might be.) We took a couple gorgeous pics from our favorite wedding designers to show you were you can place these beauties. Sigh. We just might be in love!

Snapshots of the how well these glasses blend with a variety of linens. Top left to right: Blue/Green Embossed Chiffon (recognize these from the 83rd Annual Academy Awards?), Blue/Green Floral Organza, Blue/Silver Sheer Polka Dots; Bottom left to right: Teal Bark, Tiffany Bark, Chartreuse Bark. All linens Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Blue/Green Glass: POSH Couture Rentals

Great look for a modern garden party. We would replace the green glass with our spiced up blue-green versions. The extra edition of blue would really make this table POP! Clear Victoria Ghost Chair available at POSH Couture Rentals. Image courtesy of Preston Bailey  - Todd Events.

We really are Southern girls at heart. Adding our new glasses would add a special vintage element to this rustic table top. Perfect! Image courtesy of Alice HU Photography.

A unique outdoor setting calls for unique tableware. Break away from a two-color combo by adding our glasses, which will add a subtle green to this beautiful tablescape. Image courtesy Agnes Lopez Photography.