Tabletop Tuesday | Simple Elegance

 P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals Chiavari Chairs

 This Tabletop Tuesday we bring you a simple, yet elegant table Featured in Brides of North Texas, designed by Jennifer Rios of Jen Rios Design.  The combination of P.O.S.H.’s Clear Round Glass charger with Gold Rim, Barcelona Gold Dinner plate and Bread plate, and Peach Barral Sevres Antique Collection plate, accompanied by P.O.S.H.’s Artesian Flatware and Stemware is the perfect place setting to accent the beautiful floral design by Lush Couture Floral.

We love how the simplicity of the design brings out the radiant colors.  This table is enough to make anyone swoon. 

P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals |  China, Flatware, & Stemware

Stationery, paper elements, & calligraphy | Blue Eye Brown Eye

Furnishings | Fauxcades

Cake & macaroons | Layered Bake Shop

Florals | Lush Couture Floral

Venue | The Room On Main

Photography | Ben Q. Photography

Linens | La Tavola

Custom pillows & napkins | Love Dove Rentals

 

Commemorate | 5th Anniversary of Brides of North Texas

We are very excited to be a part of the commemorative 5^th Anniversary Issue of Brides of North Texas.  The issue features so many beautiful themes and settings that are truly drool worthy.  Below is a sneak peek into the issue and some of the wonderful features.

Designed by Deanie Yuska of Deanie Michelle Events, this table is the essence of love being truly golden.  From the ornate gold to the pink and ivory accents, we love this table.  The table includes our Gold Lace Glasswear, Gold Scroll China, Gold Beaded Glass, and Dynasty 24 Karat flatware to make the perfect setting. 

Stationery, signage, & popcorn cones | Southern FriedPaper Linens, napkins, chiavari chair covers, chargers | BBJ

Florals | Posh Floral Designs Cakes, cupcakes, sugar cookies | Sugar Bee Sweats Food & beverage | Wolfgang Puck

Photography | Hiram Trillo Photography Venue | Union Station

Designed by Shelby Pridmore and Emily Parker of Events by Hala, this table oozes an essence of magic.  Using our farm tables, the combination of our Clear Charger with Gold Rim, beautiful Purple Hunny Sevres Antique Collection China, and Vintage Glassware they truly captured a beautiful setting.

Cakes & cupcakes | Sugar Bee Sweets Floral, invitation, paper elements, signs | We + You

Venue | Fort Worth Botanical Garden Lighting | Beyond  Photography |  John Christopher Photographs

Don't forget to pick up your copy of Brides of North Texas! 

Tabletop Tuesday | Sneak Peek

Place settings clockwise from top: Gold Beaded Charger with Sevres China, Rattan Round Charger with Blue+White China, Jan Barboglio Hammered Charger with Mottahedeh Tree China, Mottahedeh Lace Charger with Charles Sadek's Exotic Bird China; Flatware from left: Marie Antionette, Parisian Gold

Tonight we'll be celebrating the 5th anniversary of one of our favorite wedding publications - The Brides of North Texas. Those gals certainly know how to throw a ball, so be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter later for behind-the-scenes action. This image pays homage to our new website's virtual table, where you'll be able to play with patterns to your hearts content. We can't wait for you to see it! For now, we're counting down to the cover with the rest of DFW's best vendors. Cheers!

Countdown to 2014

Image by Lightbox Photography. Rentals: Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Copper Metallic Charger, Elise Cut Crystal Wine Glass, Amber Chloe Goblet, Gold Floral Lace Champagne Flute

Looking back over the past year, we've been blessed to be a part of memorable events and unforgettable moments around the table. To commemorate our best year yet, we're counting down to 2014 by taking a moment to reflect on a few of our favorite tablescapes and posts on this blog. Do you have any favorites? We'd love to hear from you!

Going for gold with a gorgeous Arte Italica Dinner Plate and Copper Metallic Charge. The Arte Italica is one of our favorite couture pieces.  See more images and read about this tablescape here.

Images above styled and photographed by Lightbox Photography. Rentals: Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Copper Metallic Charger, Silverbead Flatware

Emily Clarke Weddings & Events captured a Marie Antionette moment with a gorgeous Spring tablescape for The Brides of North Texas. We still can't get over the gorgeous details! See more images and read about it here.

Mottahadeh White Lace Charger, Arte Italica Dinner Plate, Lamour Napkin

Rentals: Vintage cake stands and platters, Sevres Tea Cup and Saucer, Silver Service Tea Set, Three-Tier Trays

Rentals: Crystal Champagne Coups

Images by Andrea Polito Photography. Styled by Emily Clarke of Emily Clarke Weddings & Events. Rentals: Silver Goblet, Amber Goblet, Gold Floral Lace Wine

 To round out today's list is a favorite Four Seasons Las Colinas tablescape featuring a Moroccan vibe. With all this cold weather, we're looking forward to more like this sooner than later! Read all about it here.

Image by Rebecca Lorrine Photography. Rentals: Rattan Round Charger, Exotic Bird by Charles Sadek Dinner Plate, Vintage Carnival Glassware, Gold Floral Lace Champagne Flute, Floral Elegance Flatware, Bamboo Folding Chairs

Agenda // City Lights

 
Have a great weekend everyone! Here is what's on our agenda:
 
SEE: Holiday season is officially here. As always, Downtown Dallas is taking it seriously with family friendly festivities along Main Street beginning at 6 PM Nov. 15th. The lighting ceremony will be at 7 PM at Main Street Garden. You'll enjoy pictures with Santa, live entertainment, street vendors, and more.
READ: Liv Tyler may be known as the beautiful muse/rocker child/actress, but she's about to be known for her manners. Seriously. Along with her grandmother Dorothea Johnson, Liv has compiled an elegant guide to 21-centry manners for professionals in business and social arenas. You may have your doubts, but it is surprisingly insightful and spot-on. Get it here.
ENTERTAIN: Check out these pretty place setting picked out from the Brides of North Texas team. You'll be itching to entertain or get inspired for setting your holiday tabletops in no time. POSH Place Setting: Scarlet Filigree Charger, Sevres China, Vintage Glass Compotes.
BUY:  The Barneys Holidays Lookbook is the absolute best, y'all. We our especially loving the home for the holidays section. What is the perfect gift for the hostess with the mostess? The Fornasetti Bocca Round Tray from the iconic photographic black and white face collection (love those bright red lips) and a Rablabs Emerald Bottle Stopper for that great bottle of wine you're bringing over. 
INSPIRE: We came across the Amazing Pictures facebook page by chance and are now officially addicted. Seriously, the most amazing pictures you've ever seen and sure to inspire you this weekend.
 

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