Tabletop Tuesday: Winter White

The gorgeous shoot at The Adolphus. Donnie knows how to pick just the right spot for his brides. Chiavari Chairs by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals / Linens by BBJ Linens.

Donnie Brown's ethereal tablescape in the Fall issue of Brides of North Texas took our breath away like a blast of cold wind. This editorial shoot took place in the French Room at The Adolpus - a venue unlike any other in Downtown Dallas with a rich history of tradition and royal customer care. Using a palette of whites, silvers, and greys, Donnie reflects a lush, textured winter landscape starting with a Silver Radiance Brushed Glass Chargers layered with a mix of metallic patterns and pops of white. Fit for any winter wonderland or fairy tale wedding, this heavenly tabletop (and gorgeous model bride) look ready to take breaths away themselves. For more info on this shoot, check out Donnie Brown's blog here.  

A place setting fit for a princess on her Big Day:  Silver Radiance Brushed Glass Charger, Silver Barcelona Dinner Plate, Gold Leaf Salad Plate, Michelangelo Flatware, Silver Floral Lace Goblet and Champagne Flute, White Chloe Goblet, and White Hemstitch Napkin - all P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals / Linen by BBJ / Stationary by We + You

A close up of stemware that will have you toasting in style: Silver Floral Lace Champagne Goblets and Champagne Flutes, White Chloe Goblets by P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals.

Serve sweets on a chic glass or acrylic charger, like our Silver Florentine Charger with custom goodies by Donnie Brown Weddings & Events.

The gorgeous model wearing Oscar de la Renta. How's that for a fairy tale ending?

All images by Edmonson Weddings / Concept, Design, Floral, Custom Designs by DONNIE BROWN WEDDINGS +  / Venue by The Adolphus / Cake by DELICIOUS CAKES /  China, Stemware, Flatware, Chairs by P.O.S.H. / Stationary by WE + YOU /  Linens by BBJ / Lighting by DALLAS DRAPE AND LIGHTING 

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.