From Bella Cupcake Couture & Crinoline & Tweed … This enchanting Paris-inspired tabletop display provides a peek inside of an intimate setting for two and is the perfect setting for one of the most special occasions – an engagement.

Bella Cupcake Couture in a collaboration with graphic designer, Astrid Mueller, had her create a proposal card which incorporated into this elegant display. We all imagined an evening scene in a Paris Cafe where a couple after sightseeing stopped by for a glass of red wine and dessert and he popped the question.  We pulled the color scheme from the proposal card and went with an Art Nouveau theme bringing in lush black and white prints accented with highlights of red.  Emici Bridal provided the silk flower brooch which we pinned to the napkin to create a surprising way to present the engagement ring.

Miki of Clara French Ceramique created an elegant tiered cake stand which was filled with cream puffs, eclairs, and beautiful berry tarts baked by Tallant House.  Trophy Cupcake baked up an assortment of pink frosted lemon raspberry and vanilla cream cupcakes which were set into black and white Lu Lu damask cupcake wrappers created by Bella Cupcake Couture. The flowers were arranged by Romanza Floral. This romantic tablescape was styled by Crinoline & Tweed  who also created a napkin band and floral wine glass coaster to compliment the setting. All photos were beautifully captured by Red Box Pictures –truly magnifique!

This elegant setting will make you and your guests feel like they are celebrating at a European Villa tea party.  We chose a lush cheery color palate of spring greens, blush pinks and buttery yellows and accented it with soft vintage floral motifs found on the vintage tea cups and tea pots collected.  Throw pillows, a rose table runner and cloth napkins were custom stitched to bring a custom touch to the table design.

The delectable entremet chocolate cake baked by Tallant House is sitting atop a Clara French scalloped pedestal ready to be served on her matching darling dessert plates. We nestled the vintage tea pots in between towers of Trophy cupcakes, a vibrant flower arrangement created by Romanza Floral and french macaroons by Tallant House.

Crinoline & Tweed’s handmade pillows spruced up a vintage couch and matched the gorgeous macaroons perfectly.

Each setting was dressed with its own one of a kind vintage tea cup, springy green dessert plate by Clara French a top a cream and gold vintage plate.  Crinoline & Tweed also made hand made dessert napkins and wrapped them in silk ribbon and found the perfect gold dessert flatware to match the gold etching on the cups and teapots.

The sweet place cards designed by Astrid Mueller welcomed each guest and also thanked them for attending this sweet affair. With so many Trophy cupcake flavors to pick from these are perfect for a shower setting as each guest can select her favorite flavors.  They look so pretty on the Clara French pink tiered dessert stand.  Each cupcake is dressed up in a Bella Cupcake Couture cupcake wrapper to match the color scheme.  This is a perfect theme for an intimate girly shower to celebrate with close friends and family.

A popular wedding color theme is Silver & White. Perfect for a couple who likes a clean, chic style or is planning a Winter Dream occasion.  This tabletop setting features a gilded silver mirror  as a sparkly backdrop which creates a modern Scandinavian style for the table softened with some feminine cut crystal accents.  Our stylists, Crinoline & Tweed  loaded the table with lit candles to balance the coolness of the icy silver and glass.  Silver and white modern place cards and an acrylic cake topper were designed by Astrid Mueller.

Our overall goal was to create textural warmth of soft whites and silvers.  A silver charger was topped with simple white china and layered with a decorative floral etched glass salad plate.  An assortment of vintage silver, crystal, and mercury glass candle holders in different shapes and heights were collected and scattered between the flowers and dessert centerpiece.  Keeping with our Scandinavian theme, we chose a repetitive modern shape for the champagne flutes, water glasses, and vases.

The centerpiece of desserts was built using layered Clara French cake stands.  Our photograph of a beautiful lace wedding dress inspired the lacy fondant covered cake baked by Tallant House.  We chose a variety of Trophy Cupcakes in shades of white and cream nestled inside Bella Cupcake Couture wrappers in a variety of silver and white textile-inspired designs. The flower arrangements were provided by Romanza Floral. This setting was in an intimate corner of the Tuscan Tea Room.

An exquisite display of simple elegance- your guests will be captivated by the dessert display and have a hard time picking which little treat to indulge in first.

Venue: The Tuscan Tea Room / Designers: Crinoline & Tweed / Photographers: Red Box Pictures / Flowers: Romanza Floral / Cakes & French Pastries: Tallant House / Cupcakes: Trophy Cupcakes / Ceramique Cupcake Stands: Clara French / Stationary: Designs by Astrid Mueller & Artisan printing by Digby and Rose / Cupcake Wrappers: Bella Cupcake Couture / White Ring Bearer Pillow: Emici Bridal

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images by Kelsey Thompson Photography

You can see even more of the details over on Atrendy Wedding’s Blog!

From Anne at ATrendy Wedding … Emily & Andrew’s daydream-worthy wedding will always be a favorite of mine. Set in quiet Baker, West Virginia, the family’s property was the perfect location for this one-of-a-kind event. We were fortunate enough to have unusually perfect weather in the midst of August which allowed the guests to fully enjoy breathtaking outdoor space. The day started with a horse-drawn carriage ride for Emily & Andrew to a little white chapel. After the ceremony and during the cocktail hour, guests mingled in the front lawn of the family home while the banjo-playing bluegrass band sang nearby. A quick ding of the cowbell (courtesy of Emily’s father!), guests were ushered into the stunning tent lit by hanging candles and accented with gorgeous & lush flowers. The band played for hours and guests were treated to late night slices of homemade pie and ice cream cones.

While designing this wedding, our focus was to have an elegant, approachable summer soiree in the country. The palette of deep lilac & light purple with hints of soft green was refreshing and welcoming and complimented the natural setting perfectly. I must say, the most unique aspect of the weekend was location, location, location! The bride’s family has deep roots in Baker, WV and that history was truly felt throughout Emily & Andrew’s special day. As planners, we try our best to create the most perfect day for our brides & grooms and we often times go to great lengths to bring in beauty to blank spaces. I feel like I got lucky with this one – the beauty of her family’s property was the perfect backdrop.

Photography: Kelsey Thompson / Flowers: Jack Lucky Flowers / Event Design & Planning: Anne Kelley, Atrendy Wedding / Tent, Lighting & Production: Skyline Tents / Caterer: Occasions Catering / Ceremony Location: Mount Moriah Church in Baker, WV / Reception Location: Baughman Settlement/Private Residence in Baker, WV / Invitations & Paper products: Aerialist Press / Bride’s Dress: Jude Waddell / Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J. Crew

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We have kind of a hodge podge of stuff for you today, which is sometimes the best way to do it. A little something for everyone. First up, some really simple, but gorgeous centerpiece ideas that Calluna Events put together…

There is something so organically beautiful about the simplicity of these flowers. They are gorgeous enough to suit any wedding style and they are easy enough to do yourself! Here are some tips from Heather at Calluna Events…

These centerpieces can be as inexpensive (think carnations) or expensive (think orchids) as you want to make them. The only other cost is your vase which you can usually rent from a florist or purchase from a craft store such as Michaels. Flowers can be purchase in bulk from your local florist ahead of time. Once you get the flowers you just need to “process” them which just means to trim the excess leaves, thorns and bad stems off, cut the flowers stems down to the size that looks best for vase and plop them in. This is typically called “chop & plop” in the floral world.

So fun, so pretty! Oh and check out the new Calluna Events blog…filled with eye candy!

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all images by Impressions Photography

Whether you want to use this as inspiration for your florist or event designer OR you want to tackle it yourself, this centerpiece is perfect for a chic, outdoor affair…lots of red wine, really good food and of course, candles everywhere!

Flowers
Red Tulips, Flamenco Roses (Yellow with Red ends), Forever Young Roses (Solid Red), and Yellow Sweetheart Roses
Retail Tulips $6-$20, Roses $20-$45

Materials
Linen: Copper crinkle taffeta
Charger: Gold weave design (acrylic)
Plate: Green with brown edges
Goblet: Green hue
Napkin: Brown cotton
Menu: 5×7 self printed on cardstock
Vessels: 3-4 Green ceramic pots with lids

Instructions & Notes from Kelly

This is a great way to pull off an eclectic wedding that still remains elegant because you’re using the continuity of the same flowers from table to table.  You can use different vessels and sizes to save on costs.  This centerpiece is good for 72″ round tables, square tables or Royal tables (double banquets).  I like the idea of different style vessels because you can keep them for use in your home after the wedding.  The number of flowers you use is going to vary depending on the size of your vessel, so keep that in mind.

If you’re working with roses it is imperative that you buy them at least a day before the wedding to give them some time to open.  Trim them under warm running water and store them in a cool place. *Note: You’ll have to clean the roses of their leaves before they go in the water so that they don’t go bad quickly.

I went to my local housewares closeout store (Homegoods) and found 15 of these pots in varying sizes.  They ranged from $4-$20 each.  I also found the chargers at a closeout shop on sale for $1!

I took 3 different sized pots and filled with water (and flower food).   I always placed the tulips in the highest container because they spread and drape well over the roses.  This makes the centerpiece look more lush.  Plus, Tulips have leaves that drape as well- again, making the centerpiece seem fuller.

I pushed the containers together and then filled in the area between them with just a few rose blooms.  This is what I found had the biggest “wow” effect.  Use the roses for this- they last the longest without water. Make sure you cut the stems short enough to not stick out the other side of your centerpiece.  But also leave them long enough for someone to grab and take home at the end of the night.

To add another layer of texture, I also used some of the lids at the bottom of the centerpiece and placed them at angles so that there would be just enough room to stuff a bloom or 2 in. I always feel like you get the biggest bang for your buck by adding color with linens.  If a full tablecloth is out of your budget, consider a runner.

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Thank you so much, Kelly! Love, love, love! For those of you that are looking to take on your own flowers, for something like this to happen, you have to be open to working with chargers that you find at area closeout shops, flea markets or on ebay. And of course, vessels that coordinate. Then, you can use these tips and general guidelines to create your own unique look!

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photography by Bryan Ambrose

photographs provided by Jessica’s Country Flowers

And one more gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous example of Jessica’s awesome weddings …

photography by Charles and Jennifer Maring

Jessica’s Country Flowers, a super-talented, highly recommended Little Black Book Vendor!

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Post categories: Bouquets, Centerpieces, Little Black Book Blog, Wedding Flowers

One way to really trim your budget is to hop on the teeny-tiny vases trend. Tons of perfect little containers, whether they are clear, white or fabulously colored, filled with small bunches of your favorite stems.

Clockwise from Top Left: Image by Rebecca Thuss, glass vases by Ooh Events, hurricane vases on Brides.com, medicine jar vases on Brides.com, purple hued florals in tiny white vases by Brides.com, tarnished silver vases on Jamali Gardens

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Top Row Left to Right: boxes by Artfool and Bride.com / Center Row: by Farmer Julie / Bottom Row Left to Right: Michelle Rago and Rebecca Thuss

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Flowers Clockwise from Top Left: Gold vase via Nicolette Camille, blue vases photographed by Courtney of Flush Designs via OnceWed.com, small white vases by Artfool, dark green vases by Artfool, red vase by Artfool, mason jar florals by Jonathan Canlas

Plus, if you can find inexpensive vases, this is a great way to make your flowers go even further, bringing more color and more variety to your style. Jamali Garden, IKEA, Target and Pearl River are all great places to find affordable vessels for your centerpieces.

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