Tabletop Tuesday // An Opulent Affair

Silver Chargers with Floral Elegance Flatware, Silver Goblet, Riedel and Pure Stemware.

You know you're in for a treat when Diann Valentine is behind your event. The wedding and event planner extraordinaire known for as many embellished details in decor to personalized moments throughout the event is the go-to gal for everyone from Usher to Toni Braxton and HBO. To make a milestone moment memorable, Diann goes for custom touches throughout the event, from the linens and tabletop to the decor. So when T.D. Jakes wanted to celebrate his 35th anniversary, Diann showed up in style. Custom linens created by Diann draped king-size tables with metallic elements that set a new silver standard for elegant tabletops. The event caught the eye of the iconic bridal magazine Grace Ormonde and was published in the Fall 2013 issue. We were proud to be a part of the event alongside other DFW vendors, including floral designers  Bella Flora and lighting geniuses Beyond. Be sure to check back tomorrow for more Diann and this amazing night. 

The room transformed by Diann Valentine, including her custom linen designs.

A very POSH place setting, indeed: Silver Charger, Barcelona Silver Dinner Plate, Floral Elegance Flatware

Assorted confections were served on our Silver Florentine Charger.

Toast to style with the Silver Goblet and Riedel Stemware

A little gold thrown into the mix with the Golf Leaf Cordial.

Nothing says you're sitting in the lap of luxury like custom chiavari chair covers.

Designer and event planner extraordinaire Diann Valentine shows up in style for the big event.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for part two of these opulent affair.

All images courtesy of MollyHauge, MoHa Photography

Diann Valentine Living Well

Grace Ormonde Wedding Style

Wedding Wednesday: Southern Glam

The glowing newlyweds. All images from F8 Studio

Mary Wright Shaw at Diamond Affairs knows how to put on a beautiful wedding, and with a couple this gorgeous and glamorous, she went all out with to create an unforgettable day of events. We spotted this wedding on the Southern Weddings blog and knew we had to share it. Bookmark this fab wedding for future inspiration for your big day. Read all about it here.

Gorgeous arrangements by Bella Flora take centerstage from an otherwise neutral palette of champagne and light pink. Ghost chairs add a modern touch to the elegant affair, taking the tables from pretty to chic. Tabletops consisted of accent goblets with a mixture of Pure and Riedel stemware for this well-heeled crowd. Perfection! Gorgeous, right? Get all the details below.

Photographer: F8 Studio / Videographer: F8 Studio / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Mary Wright Shah / Venue, Catering, and Cake: The Ritz Carlton in Dallas / Flowers & Decor: Bella Flora of Dallas / Rental Furniture: Ducky Bob's / Rental Furniture: Posh Couture Rentals / Lighting: Beyond / Ceremony Musicians: Dallas String Quartet / Band: Party on the Moon / DJ: DJ Lucy Wrubel / Welcome Bags: Wedding Chicks / Bride’s Dress: Reem Acra / Invitations & Stationery: Paradise Design Co / Calligraphy: Tara Jones Calligraphy / Bride’s Veil/Hair Accessories: Neiman Marcus / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Hairstylist: James DeFrange of Pura Vida Salon / Makeup Artist: Mayra Rams-Sanabria / Bridesmaid Dresses: Custom by Nha Khanh / Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Mister Tuxedo / Transportation: Wynne Transportation

Tabletop Tuesday: More Morocco

Looks like we're not the only ones with wanderlust. Our warm Spring is too soon sneaking into a seriously heated Summer, so of course we're jumping on board with Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas for a Latin-themed, Morocco inspired party. Just invite over a few exotic birds of your own, and you're set. 

Place Setting: Rattan Round Charger, Exotic Bird China, Vintage Carnival Glassware in Classic and Parisian, Gold Floral Lace Champagne Flute, Floral Elegance Flatware, Bamboo Folding Chair, all P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals
Linens: La Tavola
Floral: Bella Flora
Photography: Rebecca Lorrine Photography
Paper Goods: Orange Spot, Pink Nose
Lighting: Beyond
Venue: Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas 
 

Tabletop Tuesday: Limelight

Image courtesy of Four Seasons Resort and Club, Dallas at Las Colinas

Can you tell by Monday's post that we are obsessed with green? Cool blues and crisp greens are the perfect pairing for a Spring evening. Take it from Bella Flora, the floral and event designer team that always produces centerpieces that truly captured the limelight of season with a variety of lush green florals. When the Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas shared these images, we knew they deserved their spot on Tabletop Tuesday. It's just the thing to brighten your day. 

Get the look: Start with a green chiavari chair (now on Summer Special!*) for proper festive seating. Then build off the gorgeous greenery and centerpieces with Scalloped Lime Chargers, Michelangelo Flatware,  and a mixture of Green Chloe Goblets and Blue-Green Swirl Stem Glassware. Love the vibrancy of color? See more bright looks here: Scarlet Pink / Pastel Pink / Spring Green / Orange + Pink

Vendors: Rebecca Lorrine Photography, Bella Flora of Dallas, POSH Couture Rentals, Orange Spot, Pink Nose, Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas

*Summer Special: $6 chiavaris with cushion on orders with deposit made by August 31, 2013. Valid on events held by August 31, 2014. 

What Wowed Us: Modern Day Grace

This wedding popped up in our weekly blog reads, and we were immediately struck by it's sophisticated elegance. Not only that, but the beautiful bride reminded us of a modern day Grace Kelly - graceful and timeless. Bella Flora provided romantic floral arrangements in creamy palettes that took our breath away. What a lovely day for the bride and groom, and although it was an October wedding, we can see these creams and gold working well throughout the year. 

Brooke, the bride, looks gorgeous! Dress: Elizabeth Fillmore from Warren Barron

Sophisticated invitations: Southern Fried Paper

Gold Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions by P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Florals by BELLA FLORA

Silverbead Flatware, Gold Pebbled Glass Charger by P.O.S.H.

The venue at ARLINGTON HALL

Gold Lace Goblet and Gold Leaf Water Glass by P.O.S.H.

All rentals stated by P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS.
Florals by BELLA FLORA
Coordination by KAY WATSON 
Lighting by BEYOND
Invitations by SOUTHERN FRIED PAPER
Photography by SARAH KATE PHOTOGRAPHY
See more images here.  

Set the Table: Festive Fall

When we saw this fabulous and fun place setting design from Julian Leaver of Bella Flora, we knew we had to share it with our readers! Mixing our Exotic Bird Collection with a Tangerine Acrylic Scalloped Charger provides a pop of color for the neutrals and browns we normally see on the seasonal October tablescapes. Throw in a little animal print, like his leopard print linen, and you've got a refreshing new look for Fall, perfect for a festive evening with friends. 

Top image via Pinterest / Bottom image courtesy of designer Julian Leaver of Bella Flora of Dallas

 Get the look: Rentals - Tangerine Round Scalloped Acrylic Charger, Exotic Bird Dinner and Salad Plate, Amber Martini Compote, Floral Elegance Flatware, Vintage Parisian Glassware (all POSH Couture Rentals) / Linen and Design - Julian Leaver for Bella Flora

Tabletop Tuesday: Fort Worth Hot Cha Cha

We thought we'd change it up this week and offer an oldie but a goodie for those of you thinking ahead to fall events and weddings. The gorgeous wedding of photographer Stacy Reeves has long been a favorite of ours - you can see why! In Texas, we do like to go big or go home, and with weddings, we just like to make sure we hit it out of the ballpark. We like to call this Hot Cha Cha, after the Resource One chiavari chair treatments. You have to show off when competing with a beautiful venue like Bass Performance Hall, so Hot Cha Cha, indeed.

Hot Cha Cha Chiavari Chair Treatments and Clear Lamps: Resource One, Inc., exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals. Gold Chiavari Chairs: POSH Couture Rentals

Gold Radiance Brushed Charger, Gold Arte Italica China, Silver Goblet and linens - POSH Couture Rentals

Event Planning: DFW Events
Reception Tables: Bella Flora
Lighting: Beyond
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals
Photographer: Mike Falco of Christian Oth Studio