Tabletop Tuesday: Golden Glow

When we saw the golden glow of this tablescape from Jordan Payne Events, we knew it was perfect for Fall. But it was the traditional earth tones and couture china mixed with the modern ghost chair that really caught our eye. The juxtaposition between classic and contemporary is perfect for the modern bride or the hostess with the mostess. Our favorite part? Jordan mixed three different goblets for a truly unique look that makes this POSH tabletop stand out. All you need now is the perfect apple cider recipe for our Amber Goblet!

Rentals: Gold Florentine Charger, Sevres China Collection, Silver Scroll salad plate and bowl, Floral Elegance Flatware, Gold Filigree Etched Glassware, Royal Gold Glassware, and Amber Goblet. All POSH Couture Rentals. / Gold Jacquard linen and Kartell Ghost Chair by Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.
Photography: Thisbe Grace Photography

Fall Wedding Style: Part 2

In part two of our Fall wedding style, we're picking the details and decor that really make your wedding stand out from the rest. From couture china place settings to creative seating cards and pumpkins, you're sure to find inspiration for your special day. If you missed part one of this series, you can read it here. 

1. Seating & Favors - Emily Clarke Events used succulents and moss as the perfect backdrop for beautiful hand calligraphy seating cards. Make your guests (and their tummies) happy with festive favors, like these apples and bread and butter pickles. See these images and more on our Pinterest.
2.  POSH Place Settings - (Left) Dallas photographer Stacy Reeves got in front of the camera for a change with a gorgeous wedding at Bass Hall. We loved her wedding place settings, featuring POSH's Mottahedeh Lace Charger, Arte Italica dinner plate, Silver Goblet, and Hot Cha Cha chiavari chair treatments, captured by Christian Oth Studios. (Right) The Jan Barboglio hammered charger and Amber Goblet, perfect for Fall! Image credit Emily Clarke Events.
3. I Do Decor - (Left) Is there anything that says Fall wedding more than an "I do" pair of pumpkins? Adorable! (Right) The perfect place to for the "first look" or the first picture of the newlyweds. 
4. For the Bride - (From left) A few of our favorite things: Deep hues mixed with jewel tones make an ideal bridal bouquet; a faux fur shrug for cool nights; an embroidered handkerchief in lieu of a paper program. 

What's Haute: Fall Newsletter

There is so much to be inspired by this Fall - from runways and weddings to old school glamour girls. We couldn't fit it all on the blog, so we created a Fall newsletter to offer a few seriously POSH picks for your next soiree. Want to find out if your inner hostess is a Lee Radziwill sophisticate or a haute glamour girl like Texan Jerry Hall? Find out by taking our quiz in the newsletter. Have fun and be sure to share your results with us!

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Tabletop Tuesday: Great Gatsby

We were so excited to be a part of this Style Me Pretty shoot at The Hickory Street Annex in downtown Dallas, partly because of the amazing vendors and creative minds designing the shoot, and partly because the style was something we have been loving for a while now - The Great Gatsby! Brittany Nicole Photography came up the concept because of her own love for the 1920s, and we loved the twist on a traditional wedding reception. This theme would be great for a gala or even a costume party. See more images of the event and read about Brittany's idea behind the shoot here. 

1. An art-deco invitation is a must for any Gatsby style event. Love this one by U Lucky Girl. / What would a bride be without her bouquet or wedding bands? Floral Design by Ashlilium and jewelry by Crown Jewelers.
2. - 3. Resource One's Cameo Rosette, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals, has a flirty hue that carries off a rich texture reminiscent of the luxurious Roaring 20's. Add in POSH Couture Rentals Elise Crystal Champagne Flutes, Gold Bead Charger, Sevres China Collection, and Clear Chloe Goblets for added opulence. 
4. What's a Great Gatsby themed wedding without an equally impressive cake? Sugar Bee Sweets did not dissappoint in creating a cake as luscious looking as it is sure to taste. 
5. Of course, no table is complete with out seating fit for royalty. The chiavari chair has long been held in high regard the deluxe choice for those with discriminating taste. Gold chiavari chairs with ivory linen cushions from POSH Couture Rentals.  

Additional Credits - Photography: Brittany Nicole Photography / Event Coordination + Table Design: Urban Magnolia Weddings and Events /  /  Vintage Camera, Tea Cups, Tea Cup Plates, Salad Plates, Colored Glass Votives: Rent My Dust / Wooden Cocktail Table: Shag Carpet Rentals / Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone via Stanley Korshak /  Makeup: Lindsay Hartley

Fall Wedding Style: Part 1

Crisp air, no humidity, and perfect temperatures make blushing brides agree with us - October and November really are the perfect months for Texas weddings. This, along with the fact that our own Meg Hayes is getting married next month, means wedding fever is in the air! With Fall love all around, we thought we'd share our favorite seasonal elements for a perfectly POSH soiree. Check back later this week for round two of our picks.  

1. Linen Love - Luxurious linens match the texture of Fall leaves and foliage. We love Resource One's Ivory Petal Taffeta linen (left) and Hot Cha Cha Chiavari Chair Treatment, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals (right) photographed by Christian Oth Studios.
2. Fall Aisle & Seating - Take advantage of the gorgeous outdoors by lining your aisle with jewel toned petals (left), or go with a strong Fall theme like this Emily Clarke Events wedding (right). We love how she used harvest elements; they especially look great for a head table with POSH fruitwood chiavari chairs. 
3. Mood Lighting - Lanterns, lanterns, lanterns! Is there anything more romantic? Images via here.
4. Bring Nature Indoors - If the weather happens to be too cool or you just prefer an indoor ceremony, don't be afraid to bring nature inside! We love the foliage and tree designs from this gorgeous Fall wedding (left), as well as the always amazing tablescapes from Branching Out, photographed by Andrea Polito Photography (right).
 

Toast: Third Annual Garden Party at the Nasher

POSH is proud to partner with  the Nasher Sculpture Center for the Third Annual Garden Party. The event will be held at the brilliant and beautiful Nasher Sculpture Center on Thursday October 4, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm and promises to be an evening of beauty and grace. Several of our favorite vendors will be on hand. See below for your personal invitation to an extraordinary evening. We hope to see you there!

The beauty of the Nasher has been a part of Dallas weddings and events for several years. No doubt you love it as much as we do. This image at the Nasher featuring the POSH Couture Rentals Sevres China Collection was captured by Allison Davis Photography was featured in the The Knot Texas.

 

Entertain: The Layered Look

The layered look isn't just for fashion. Adding layers to your place setting not only adds a luxurious element to your tabletop, it's also great for highlighting signature dishes. Depending on the event and the courses, you can add anywhere from two to ten layers on your place setting. From the foundation of a charger (or two), followed by dinner plates, salad plates, bread & butter plates (all with their own chargers) - you literally can go as layered or light as you wish. This may seem daunting but it's actually great for showing off great catering or your mother's famous dishes. One of the reasons we have so many collections - from couture china to the everyday catering china - is that we understand our clients don't want a generic look for an event or dinner that they have spent weeks or months planning. Your tabletop should be a reflection of you or your guest of honor. This is why we have collections that allow your to mix and match couture, chic, and catering pieces that create a signature tabletop that fits your budget while still allowing for creativity and customization. Go big with a layered look of full couture pieces, add in a few chic pieces along with the catering collection, or just pick one or two couture pieces to compliment your personal collection. Any way you choose, we will make sure your tabletop is a direct reflection of you. 

GOLD: Gold Florentine Charger, Arte Italica Plate, Noritake Salad and B&B Plate, Gold Bead B&B Charger.
SILVER: Clear Hand Cut Glass Charger, Barcelona Silver Dinner, Salad, and B&B Plate, Silver Bead B&B Charger, Champagne Nu Silk napkin with rhinestone napkin holder.