Tabletop Tuesday: Hollywood Regency

The glitz and glamor of the 30's Golden Age has made a major comeback in terms of event styling. Bringing in theatrical elements and luxe details, Emily Clarke channeled the look and feel of Hollywood Regency for Brides of North Texas in this polished and plush tabletop. Art Deco influences show up in the place settings with and crystal stemware with rich black and white hues mixed with gold while a geometric element in the linen. Perfect for the modern bride who wants to put a spin on tradition or tastemaker with a flair for the dramatic. Jean Harlow, eat your heart out. (To see a behind-the-scenes look by When It Clicks, visit 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.

A close up of the geometric details of the Barcelona Gold Charger - a perfect choice for the Art Deco look.

The drama continues with sweets luxuriously stacked as true confections should.

Boxwood walls create an added wow factor which tease guests arriving with the concept about to great them.

Beautifully lush florals add depth and drama to the tabletops.

To top it off, tent the head table with fabulous bold colors.

Design, EMILY CLARKE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS / Photography, JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY / Venue, FOUR SEASONS DALLAS / Florist, LUSH COUTURE FLORAL / Tent, boxwood wall, FAUXCADES / Sweets, THE HOSPITALITY SWEET / Linens, LA TAVOLA / Invitations, paper elements, EMILY CLARKE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Tabletop Tuesday: Vibrant Violet

 A vibrant tabletop with purple hues designed by Donna Smith from Out of the Garden. We love the shimmering linens against a metallic purple charger and touches of silver throughout. Donna used our Purple Metallic Charger, Vera Wang Dinner Plate, Silver Beaded B&B Charger, Silver Radiance B&B, Silver Floral Lace Champagne Flute and Goblet, Elise Cut Crystal Water Glass, and Artesian Flatware. 

Floral, decor, design by OUT OF THE GARDEN // Cake, sweets by CUPCAKE BLISS // Stemware, China, Flatware by POSH // Lighting by BEYOND // Linens by LA TAVOLA // Stationary by IMAJ DESIGN /  Fashion by BELLA BRIDESMAID // Venue by HICKORY STREET ANNEX // Photography by JOHN CHRISTOPHER PHOTOGRAPHS

Traditional with Blue + White

There is a hint of cool weather lingering from the first cold front to grace Dallas and relieve us of triple-digit temps. It only makes our longing for Fall that much more intense. We've been loving the autumnal florals gracing the pages of our favorite magazines (especially the blue Carolina Herrera design below), and actually think that blue + white is so versatile in terms of it's traditional beloved status by tastemakers all over, that is the perfect addition to Fall tabletops. So, if you're thinking about traditional tabletops, blue hues, and needing something special for the ladies who lunch, blue + white china is just the ticket. // Get the look below with Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, Mottahedeh Chargers, Blue + White China, Michelangelo Flatware, Vintage Glass Compotes, and Natural Grand Chiavaris.

Left: A gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown in blue and white inspired today's post. Photography by Ruvan Afanafor; Styled by Hannah Teare for Town & Country, September 2013. // Right: An East Coast inspired tabletop from the 2012 NACE Tabletop Competition.  Mathes and Co. | Floral, Jackson Durham | Linen, La Tavola | China, Stemware, Chargers, Chairs, POSH Couture Rentals | Photography credit, Beyond.

FYI: Jami and Laurel are in New York City, taking market by storm and curating special pieces from Fall Collections. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at the market process. Also on Instagram, half of our team will be in West Texas meeting with top venues and planners. Follow us at posh_preference.

If you're thinking about the 4th of July

Left, Image via Style Me Pretty / Right, Image via Pinterest

It's officially July! The summer is flying by, so we're stopping to smell the roses this Fourth of July. Inspired by nautical prints and the great red, white, and blue, we're thinking a chic take on stars and stripes for a festive dinner at the lake. How will you celebrate the 4th? 

Get the look with P.O.S.H.: Independence Day is a day of celebration, which is why we love translating Old Glory's stripes to our attire and cut crystal to our stemware. The holiday has morphed into a more laid-back affair, but we like the idea of keeping it chic and classy to offer our utmost respect. Elise Cut Crystal in the clear winner when it coming to making a statement toast for such a special day.

Tabletop Tuesday: Artistic Black Tie

Elise Cut Crystal Stemware is the only way to toast the artist you created such beautiful European vistas. Cheers to Martin Rico y Ortega. All tabletop rentals unless otherwise mentioned by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals

Celebrating the Spanish painter Martin Rico y Ortega at the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University was a culturally significant black tie affair, and with gorgeous tabletops to boot! The amazing event planning team, led by Marin Fiske-Rankin, focused on rich textures, magnificent hues, and ornate embellishments that matched the air of sophistication of the exhibition, which will be inspiration for many a summer soiree. Thanks to the great Tamytha Cameron Photography for the great images.

A glorious mixture of crystal with Elise Cut Crystal Stemware (White, Wine, Champagne), Silver Floral Lace Goblet, Hand Cut Crystal Charger. Platinum Double Sided Napkin by P.O.S.H. Linen by La Tavola. Florals by The Garden Gate.

A close up of the perfection of rich textures: Floral Elegance Flatware, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, Hand Cut Glass Charger

What else to rest your soul than the classic Fruitwood Chiavari with white cushions. A perfect addition to a well curated tabletop.

P.O.S.H. has the catering end of your event covered as well. Time to break bread with friends!

Tea and coffee for a discerning crowd.

The scrumptious finger foods from SMU Catering on our rectangular appetizer plates.

A salad course served on our Vera Wang dinner plate.

SMU Catering in action. Yum!

 

Toast: Beginning of Summer

With our P.O.S.H. Petites getting out of school this week, we know summer is nearly here. Poolside parties, June weddings, long evenings on the patio, and early morning lingering brunches can be expected. After seeing the end of year awards go out, we decide to toast this weekend with our own set of winners. Herewith, a few of our favorite stems. 

 

Tabletop Tuesday: Blue + White

Mottahedeh Lace Charger with Blue+White China is the perfect foundation for a timeless setting. Serving fresh blueberries in our Vintage Glass Compotes is a nice added touch. Rentals, POSH.

Blue and White china calls to mind the tablescapes of the most iconic of tastemakers, from the timeless Jackie O to the more modern Tory Burch. When we see a place setting like this we think of memories being made around the table by friends and family, long weekends on the East Coast, and Southern pomp and circumstance. There is definitely no reason to be blue when looking at this gorgeous foundation. We've had our mind on this beauty since last Fall, when Mathes and Co. designed it for the NACE Color Me a Cure Tablescape Competition. It is the perfect toast to the longer days of Spring and Summer. This fantastic celebration of classic designs (blue + white china, striped linens) calls for guests to linger long after the food has been served. We can just imagine the conversations that would fill the air. 

Natural Grand Chiavari Chairs for comfortable sitting makes it that much easier to enjoy a gorgeous centerpiece from JACKSON DURHAM / A beautiful Navy Stripe linen from LA TAVOLA FINE LINENS sets the tone for a relaxed yet luxurious table.

Design in the Details: Clockwise from top right, Blue + White B&B, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware adds elegance, hand caligraphy, tchotchkes for a whimsical touch, Blue + White Dinner Plate, Jackson Durhams floral elegance.

Concept + Design, MATHES AND CO. EVENTS
Floral Design, JACKSON DURHAM
Rentals, POSH COUTURE RENTALS
Linens, LA TAVOLA FINE LINENS
Photography, BEYOND

Tabletop Tuesday: Yellow + Gold

Yellow is a Spring neutral that we love throwing around our tabletops. But add gold, as Jordan Payne did for the Brides of North Texas, and you've taken your neutral to a knockout. Get inspired this Spring Break with yellow + gold. 

Get the look: Gold Rimmed Glass Charger, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Dynasty 24 Karat Flatware, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, Gold Leaf Hot Toddy, Gold Chiavari with Ivory Cushion, all P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals
Concept, design, floral by Jordan Payne Events / Published in Brides of North Texas, SS13

Tabletop Tuesday: Call of the Wild

We love that the exotic theme of the zoo made it to the tabletop. The palm leaf centerpiece makes just as much of a statement as a bold animal print.

Today's tabletop is for the leader of the pack. Fiercely unique with an amalgam of textures (natural elements plus exquisite couture details), this tablescape designed by Tami Winn Events is a fresh take on the formal tabletop. Tami was inspired by the location - the Fort Worth Zoo, and wanted to create a fun look for the non-traditional bride or a unique event. We think she succeeded, don't you?
For a behind the scenes video of the shoot, click here. 

A POSH tabletop takes a note from the wild as well with Rattan Round Chargers, Mottahedeh Tree Collection China, Michelangelo Flatware, Vintage Carnival Glassware in Purple, and Elise Cut Crystal.

A close up of the Mottahedeh Tree Collection.

Top, The breakdown of a gorgeous place setting. We love how the jute linens compliment the natural texture of the wild and add a neutral hue to the animal print.

Floral design, favors, TAMI WINN EVENTS
Photography, TRACY AUTEM PHOTOGRAPHY
Tabletop Rentals, P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS
Lounge furniture, AFR EVENT FURNISHINGS
Linens, BBJ
Paper goods, PAPER PLANET
Venue, THE FORT WORTH ZOO

 

Hues to Use: Gold

When we caught sight of this gorgeous gold place setting styled and photographed by Lightbox Photography, we couldn't wait to share it with you. Regal and luxurious, it's perfect for the wedding head table or an important dinner party. This was shot in October, so it has a fall feel, but can easily be updated to spring with a seasonal centerpiece and bright linen. Check out more from Teresa Gardner and Lightbox Photography here.

Rentals by P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Design, Style, Photography by LIGHTBOX

Copper Metallic Charger / Arte Italica Dinner Plate / Silver Bead Flatware

A full shot of this gorgeous tabletop.

A close up of the Arte Italica dinner plate, a couture piece from Italy to you.

Pick the right accent piece, like our Elise Cut Crystal Glassware, Amber Chloe Goblet, and Gold Lace Champagne Flute.

Silver Bead Flatware

Beautiful paper goods by Lightbox.

Gorgeous centerpiece from DI FIORI