This week's design is brought to you by our friends at The Knot as usual. We love taking one of their stylized designer wedding pics, and dishing the dirt on how us "average joes" can get that look for less. So let's get to it!
First, the obvious, wow, what an unconventional color scheme! Melon and Emerald! Personally, I love the melon, but green? Eh, not so much. But that's just me! But they work so well when it comes to natural elements such as wild flowers and greenery. If you decide to go with this color scheme, have your florist explore using three or four types of flowers, it will add texture and interest to this subdued pallet.
Now this designer look uses different china patterns to catch the guests' eye. In reality, your banquet hall or caterer is only going to supply you with one set of dinnerware, whatever their standard dinner plates, glasses, and flatware is. Don't fret! Add dimension to your table by using alternating the colors of the linen napkins. And if you don't have OCD like I do, LOL, you might even like to alternate the positions of the napkins; some going under the plates like shown in the picture, some laying oblong down on the table. Its up to you! Just make sure you have the banquet hall set a sample table so you can see how it comes together.
Next to look at are the untraditional centerpieces. Through the ages, there have been one to three centerpieces on any one table. But now that family style seating is popular, you have longer tables (oblong instead of round) to decorate, so the use of multiple centerpieces just makes sense. To create interest and pockets of eye contact with your guests, make sure you do high and low centerpieces. In the design, they used multiple lanterns, floral stands, and baskets. The designers not only used flowers, but they used fruit in the centerpieces as well!
We suggest you hit the tag sale scene to look for basket stands or any elegant pieces to put flowers or fruit in. Goodwill stores may even have some items for dirt cheap as well. Clean up the items and pack them nicely for your decorator.
Rent our Lanterns for a steal of a price! We offer three different styles: Classic White, Rustic, Garden/Asian.
What catches our eye most in this designer look, are the chair garlands. Love , love, love this idea! Its natural and earthy, it has a "get ready for spring" feel, it's just all around fabulous. But if you're on a budget, that could get pricey. So perhaps only do garland on your sweetheart table. Or not on every chair, but every other. And then rent our Ivory Rose Garland at a great price!
So as you can see, it doesn't always take alot of money to achieve a magazine inspired look. All you need is an idea and a budget savvy decorator like us, Simple Elegance!
Stay tuned each week for more #TemptationTuesday designs, #ThirstyThursday tips to get that design, and #Savvy Saturday discounts to help!
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