Past & Present: Julie's Picks

On our last day with Julie, she picks the events she loved and what's coming up at POSH.


What are looking forward to this Fall? 

An event with Jordan Payne Events this coming November at The Belo Mansion. She always does beautiful work, and this is a great venue.

The Belo Mansion, Dallas // Jordan Payne Events // Mottahedeh Charger and Ivory Chiavari Chair, POSH Couture Rentals.

What past event stood out to you?

The Meadows Museum Pastrana Black Tie Dinner this past February. I loved the color combos and the ornate tablescapes. 

Green/Gold Baroque Linen with our catering collection china.

Close up of the Gold Leaf Stemware. 

Gold Leaf and Gold Scroll Stemware, Gold Bead Glass Charger and B&B, Arte Italica Vetro Gold China, Gold Lyons Flatware.

Gold Matte Satin Linen, Red/Gold Medici Burnout Velvet Overlay, Victorian Gold L'amour Napkin, Gold Chiavari Chair with Gold Cushion.

Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals

Linens: Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals

Photography: Tamytha Cameron Photography

On Trend: Julie's Picks

Julie Smith picks her favorite rentals for summer. We promise, you'll want to scoop them up for your next shindig. 

1. Mushroom Bengaline with Oyster Metallic Mesh Overlay: Naturals are big right now. And what better way to embrace summer? 

2. Lily Server: A classy and clever way to add style to your amuse bouche. Check out our Five Things for a great watermelon gazpacho from Kim at Cassandra's Catering. Perfect for this dish! 

3. Vintage Carnival Glassware: A stylish twist on your tabletop -- this was huge in the D Weddings Fall 2012 issue. While it's great any time of year, Julie calls this the modern mason jar. It's perfect for summer sweat tea and cold beverages. 

4. Gold Floral Lace Goblet and Champagne Flute, plus the Amber Trumpet Glass: One look at these and you'll know why this is Julie's favorite way to toast a summer soiree. Touches of gold with your natural linens bring effortless elegance to your tabletop. 

5. Mottahedeh Tree Charger and China: Unique and textured finishes for a dream tabletop. 

Agenda: Julie Smith

POSH Couture Rentals is a behind-the-scenes business. Before the gorgeous tablescapes, linens and chairs meet your aesthetically trained eye, we work behind the scenes helping clients figure out the right tones, themes, colors and mixtures to fulfill every whim of their imagination. Because we are so often inspired by our clients and their mood boards, we thought we'd share what inspires Team POSH. With our home office in Dallas heating up (106 degrees!), you can imagine we're dreaming about trading in our work wear for swimsuits and nautical landscapes. Whether you're working or wheels up towards your vacation destination, we hope you enjoy getting your own behind-the-scenes look at Team POSH.

Up first, Sales Manager Julie Smith shares what she's looking forward to this summer. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see her on-trend rentals for the warm season.

There's nothing that hanging out with the girls and a little bit of sunshine won't cure!

If you're going to stay in Texas, you better find digs on the nearest lake in these hot summer months. While in Dallas, check out our Texas Rangers, and keep a few Blue Moons with orange slices handy to beat the heat!

Tabletop Tuesday: Georgia O'Keeffe

Continuing the D Weddings Fall 2012 series of asking wedding planners to create a tablescape for their ideal client, A Stylish Soiree chose Georgia O'Keeffe. This modern artist came to largely represent the American Southwest with her compelling landscapes and cultural body of work. Floral centerpieces that appear to be floating above the table, green landscapes and a setting in the outdoors would be O'Keeffe approved. We love the modern take Stylish Soiree took by incorporating green polka dots. 

Rental items: Green Chiavari Chairs, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Glassware, Green Chloe Goblets, Lime Round Scalloped Charger, Silver Bead Glass Plate, Green Polka Dot China, Barcelona Silver, Vintage Dessert Compotes. Design & Floral: A Stylish Soiree | Chairs and China: POSH Couture Rentals | Linen: BBJ Linen | Venu: Texas Discovery Gardens | Photography: Amy Herfurth

Staycation: Dinner Inspired by Rachel Zoe

Do you get The Zoe Report? Rachel Zoe is our closet's fairy godmother (if you've seen her closet or office, you're in for a treat), and her great taste extends beyond what we wear. Jeremiah Brent of Team Zoe gave insider tips last week on how to throw the perfect backyard soiree for friends and family. POSH approves and thought we'd spin it with our own goods. See for yourself.

Linens, Resource One Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Royal Gold Glassware, POSH Couture Rentals.

Natural Metallic Resource One Linen. Our Blue and White China adds a perfect pop of mix and match color. 

White Chloe Goblet with our vintage candle votives, Metallic Silver Charger and B&B, Silver and Gold Bead Glass Plates, Barcelona Silver China, Lily Server. White Italian Resource One Linen. 

Bronze Metallic and Oatmeal Resource One Linens. Runner, Resource One.Metallic Silver Chargers, Gold Bead Glass Plate, Barcelona Gold China. 

The Rachel Zoe Collection. Lace tank: Jessica Tie Collar / Dress: Sloane Flat Collar Crochet

Mentions and More:
The Zoe Report
@RachelZoe
@JeremiahBrent

Wedding Roundup: What Wowed Us

There were too many great weddings out there not to share this week. As a rental company, we love seeing when clients personalize their wedding or event by choosing colors and textures that are representative of them and their landscape or atmosphere. It's amazing how the slightest detail transforms the entire mood of an evening. We can take inspiration from any of these events and translate it into a gala or opening night event. It's one of our favorite parts of this job. From the first to last image, these breathtaking photos completely wowed us. 

DFW Events: Amanda & Aaron

Clockwise from top left: The bridal shoe - sexy but sweet juxtaposed with a lace dress. // The wedding took place at a family home, where it was decided to incorporate a huge existing tree in the yard. The Garden Gate covered it in white rose petals and Amanda and Aaron's initials and wedding date were carved into the trunk. // Tenting sets a luxurious tone. // The beautiful couple en route to the honeymoon.

The ceremony took place inside a tent filled with gorgeous florals and ivory chiavari chairs.

Simple and elegant tabletops with classic chiavari chairs.

Desire to Inspire: Cover the pool for an awesome and unique dance floor and surround the scene with POSH bar stools and hi-boys.

A close up of the bar scene. Perfect for mixing and mingling!

Vendors:
Ceremony and Reception: Private Residence (home of the groom’s parents)
Ceremony Musicians: Dallas String Quartet
Photographer: Andrea Polito Photography
Videographer: Elixir Entertainment
Event Design/Production: Stage Works, Nelson Robinson
Tenting: Ducky Bob’s
Florist: The Garden Gate 214.220.1272
Lighting: Beyond
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals
Linens: BBJ Linen and Stage Works
Band: Party on the Moon
Caterer: La Reve Consultants, Robert Colombo 214.303.1473
Cakes: Dallas Affaires Cakes Co.
Hair & Makeup: Maitee Miles
Wedding Gown: Warren Barron
Tuxedos: Mister Tuxedo 214.363.1871
Paper Products: Paradise Designs Co.
Transportation: Premier Transportation
Coordination: DFW Events 214.505.9142 / Lead Coordinator: Mary-Frances Hurt, Whitney Cotten and Hannah Kohler

More pics here.

DFW Events: Elizabeth and Ben

The beautiful bride is all smiles. Love the Jackie Spratt Cake - gorg!

Vendors:

Church: Saint Michael and All Angels

Reception: Dallas Petroleum Club

Photographer/Videographer: F8 Studio, Gary Donihoo

Florist: The Garden Gate 214.220.1272

Lighting: Absolute Lighting

Linens: BBJ Linen

Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals

Band: Cuvee, Absolute Entertainment

Cakes: Jackie Spratt Cakes

Hair/Makeup: Brittany Jones 214.405.8336

Get-a-Way Car: My Vintage Limo

Coordination: DFW Events 214.505.9142 / Lead Coordinator: Anna Staples

More pics here. 

DFW Events: Northwood Club Wedding Reception

Pewter chiavari chairs with custom linens by Robert Karsch - Resource One Linens, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

Custom linen by Robert Karsch - Resource One Linens, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Don't you love the draping?

Romantic lighting? Check. Music to set the mood? Check. Gorgeous landscape? Done. This is a dreamy entrance for any event.

Tom Addis and Garden Gate Florals designed spectacular flora arrangements.

Dallas Affaires Cake Co. made a spectacular cake / POSH's Lucite Lamps help set the tone.

Vendors:

Venue: Northwood Club

Photographer: Karlisch Photography

Decor/Florist: Tom Addis and The Garden Gate 214.220.1272

Linens: Roberta Karsch - Resource One Lines, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals

Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals

Lighting: Absolute Lighting

Cakes: Dallas Affaires Cake Co.

Coordination: DFW Events 214.505.9142 / Lead Coordinator: Eden Haas

More pics here.

Five Things: Summer Entertaining

Today is officially the first day of Summer. It may be tough to beat the heat down in Texas, but don't let that stop you from some serious Summer Solstice entertaining. So sit back and relax (hopefully with a fan and a cool beverage) -- we've got the goods lined up for your hostess duties whether you're poolside, lakeside or oceanfront.

Pick something colorful for your lively libations - they'll look great in your guest's hands and be a prime point on the tabletop. For linens, go luxe with the White Hot Summer theme for a head table or focal point for the evening. #1 (Clockwise from top): Classic and Parisian Carnival Glass, Blue-Green Glassware, Elise Cut Crystal Stemware, all POSH Couture Rentals. #2 (Clockwise from top left): Ivory Petal Taffeta, Ivory Circle Ribbon Taffeta, Ivory Rosette, all Resource One Linens, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

This playlist will get the good vibes flowing for an lazy Summer evening filled with friends and laughter. As always, the best bet is iTunes, but if you aren't a fan of Spotify yet, it is highly recommended.

We love our Lily Server and wanted to showcase a simple Summer dish that would perfectly fit the dish and the season. We called Kim Jameson at Cassandra's Fine Catering to see what she recommended. She originally found the recipe above in Bon Appetit and swears by it for Summer entertaining.

What kind of friends would we be if we didn't give you some advice on what to wear for hostess/guest duties? All of these looks are simple to achieve and can easily be switched out for other activities and events. // 1. T by Alexander Wang Tank / Alice + Olivia Printed Wide-Leg Pants / Alexis Bittar O'Keeffe Necklace / MHL Patent Leather Sandals // 2. See by Chloe Skirt and Top // 3. Equipment Zebra Blouse / J. Crew Pencil Skirt / Nicholas Kirkwood Pump // 4. Tory Burch Natalia Short Caftan.