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Purple and Gold tabletop ~ Featured in Ceremony Magazine

Karen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:13:39 +0000

If you love the rich purple plum fuchsia palette, you will LOVE the following tabletop we designed for Ceremony Magazine 2012. Using some of our favorite blooming stars: Makara orchids, tulips, cymbidium orchids, phalaenopsis orchids, and roses gracefully sitting atop gold stand. The touches of gold tassel trimming, velvet seats on Chameleon chairs and cascading tulips brings femininity and softness to this tabletop while the bold gold in the place setting and dark containers brings a harmonious balance. Thank you to Jgrace luxurious stationery for the striking menu and of course Pam Scott for the stunning images.

Chanel inspired wedding ~ tabletop featured in Ceremony Magazine Orange County

Karen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Our absolutely favorite tabletop photo shoot ever! Who doesn’t like a little Ccoco Chanel? The classic and elegant style of chanel simply makes my heart goes pitter patter. This Chanel tabletop was designed exclusively for Ceremony Magazine 2012 in Orange County. Needless to say, we are obsessed with the texture, color and sense of style of this brand. Everything about this tabletop shouts ‘gorgeousness’!!! Think ruffles,quilted texture, tweed (french ‘Lineage’), black and pink and all the glamorous crystal blings. We took full advantage of Cafe au lait Dahlias that were in full bloom. The ruffles of the peonies and cattleya orchids were insanely gorgeous and perfect for this table. We hand crafted each vessel and adorn them with ruffle rosettes from tweed and sheer fabrics and feathers. The mirrored table accentuated and enhanced all the gorgeous blooms on the table. We enlisted the fabulous Jennifer from Jgrace stationery to assist us with the upscale custom menus. Each menu custom wrapped with tweed fabric to coordinate with our lovely theme. The photo shoot was complete with the dessert table displaying a posh macaroon wedding cake. Ooooh la la. C’est magnifique!
These gorgeous images were taken by the ever talented Pam Scott.

Modern mediterranean Table Top~ Ceremony Magazine 2012

Karen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:04:27 +0000

We have been anxiously waiting to reveal one of the photo shoots we created for Ceremony Magazine’s 2012 issue. For this table top, we chose one of the top venues in San Diego, the Santaluz Country Club. One of the many things I love about Santaluz is the Spanish inspired architecture. Mediterranean tiles accent their ‘old world’ fireplaces and wall. We took this inspiration, combined it with glorious Coral Charm peonies, delicate apricot parrot tulips, splashes of cobalt blue, and our signature touch of white phalaenopsis orchids to create a fresh take on a classic ‘old world’ theme. Traditional white urns were modernized with clusters of vibrant orange roses, white and coral peonies, and orchids. Sleek white boxes filled with geometrically designed groupings of these cheerful blooms were a tribute to Mondrian. Clear glass vases were given a makeover with crystals, embossed leather, and a sexy garland of parrot tulips. We created a floral chandelier made entirely of white phalaenopsis orchids to hover above the table. Now imagine yourself seated on a crisp white Chameleon chair, accented with a playful single peony, while drinking a delicious sangria. Thank you Darin Fong Photography for these amazing images.

Gold and White Wedding inspiration

Karen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:26:47 +0000

Wedding planning season is upon us. Although I have been working with fun interesting colors and themes for my 2012 brides, I think Gold and White will always be a popular choice. It’s timeless, exquisite and so elegant. Here is a sample of the Gold White and crystal chandelier inspiration we are working on for our wonderful bride. Each floral vessel will be hand painted with Gold leaf and dripping with crystals set on rich gold linens. Custom luxurious menus accompany with Gold encrusted napkin ring holder and chandeliers hanging from above. It’s going to be stunning!

Inspirations from Chateau de Versailles France

Karen — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:01:46 +0000

Several months ago I had an opportunity to visit Paris with my three daughters. It was an amazing fun trip. On this visit, we took a side trip to the Magnificent Chateau de Versailles. The castle where Marie Antoinette herself resided. This amazing chateau is beyond words. I was utterly overcome with the vast opulent decor in this chateau. My head was spinning with so many ideas and inspirations drawing from every room. And there were many! Intricate trims ,crystal chandeliers, rich colored tassels, color tapestries all are indelible in my mind. You may have recalled my attempt to translate this beautiful place in our ‘Versailles’ tabletop so time ago. Now after visiting the Chateau, I have more insight and anxiously preparing to design other tabletop soon! Oh how I would love to put this table in the midst of the grand courtyard! Enjoy!

Gold Orange and Cobalt blue table top

Karen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:05:48 +0000

Adding Gold to your table simply brings warmth and luxury to your wedding. This is a very luxurious combination of Gold, orange and touches of Cobalt blue. We used an abundance of orange makara orchids along with roses and the beautiful calla lilies. The Green cymbidium orchids gave this table top the right amount of contrast while hand painted gold vases and gold vessels were used to display these beauties. The lovely gold lace over lay and chair cover from Wild Flower linens were a perfect compliment this table! We can’t have such a gorgeous table setting without our own line of gold brooch napkin rings. Sublime!
Special thanks to Pam Scott for her gorgeous photography.

Yellow and Gray inspiration: For the fresh and subtly glamorous wedding

Karen — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:07:46 +0000

Sure the color gray such a dreary reputation. ‘Gray skies’ and feeling gray’…all these connotations don’t stand a chance when a pop of yellow comes on the scene. This table top sings ‘Spring’ with willow-esque branches, dripping crystals, bright cymbidium orchids, and velvety dusty miller. Surrounding the centerpiece are antique mercury glass vases filled with white garden roses, ranunculus, and cheerful yellow orchids to achieve a whimsical look. The fantastic pairing of these two colors is chic elegant and oh so divine!
Rock Paper Scissors designed the darling menus and place cards for each setting. Thank you Terri Rippee for the gorgeous photos!

Viceroy Palm Springs Wedding: Hip and Modern

Karen — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:12:41 +0000

There’s something really special about weddings in Palm Springs. Particularly wedding that is Hip Modern Posh and oh so Chic. The Viceroy Palm Springs is one of those. We took full advantage of it’s primary colors (Black White and Orange) and designed an extraordinary ceremony on their Regency Courtyard facing the pool cabana with its picturesque mountain back ground. The carpet of petals were lined in perfect squares alternating colors down the aisle while lucite planter boxes overflowing with white florals lined each side. Our large crystal chandelier hung in the center of the canopy flanked with two large white floral topiaries. We added lush large white orchids to their existing urns. The orange parrot tulips were in full season and was a perfect complement to this orange color palette. At the base of the Cabana were two urns bursting with calla lilies, ranunculus, parrot tulips and makara orchids. All in a rich orange color! I love the contrast of the black and white. We trimmed the lucite columns with a modern black and white geometric pattern for that perfect ‘pop’. The Viceroy suite was decorated with sleek fabric covered table and modern white chairs. Modern vase holding a plethora of pure white tulips graced the table. Here you will find modern art works on the stark white wall.

Our models wore gorgeous gowns from Bliss Bride in Del Mar. Special thanks to Joe Stemmer of J Stemmer Photography for these amazing photos.
And kudos to Viceroy Palm Springs for allowing us to display our work on their spectacular venue. This ceremony was also featured in the latest issue of The Bride and Bloom Magazine.

Island Splendor: Glamorous Maui tabletop inspiration

Karen — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:41:47 +0000

Our glamorous photoshoot the Hyatt Kaanapali Maui revealed in the latest Bride and Bloom Magazine this month. You may have seen a similar design floating around on another designer’s blog recently but our tabletop was designed 2 years ago. So we are super excited to be able to blog about it now! For this glamorous table setting, we used the rich combination of phalaenopsis orchids, exotic cattleyas, vanda and plum calla lilies. The mercury balls and silver Paillettes linens from Wildflower linens give this table a modern and chic twist while the rhinestone trims adds ‘glam’ to the candle holders and calla lily bouquets. Each silver plate was set on acrylic sheets and wrapped with plum colored napkins accented with rhinestone trims. Luxurious menus from Simply Posh design completed this tabletop perfectly. Who says weddings in Maui can not be modern, chic or glamorous? Maui can be all that and more…….Hope you enjoy our ‘Glamorous’ table display.
Special thanks to Evonne Wong for helping us with this photo shoot and Mike Adrian for the awesome photos!

Pink and Gold inspiration from Bridal bar

Karen — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:05:56 +0000

What a beautiful post from Jet fete blog by bridal bar! I love the pretty pink with gold accent. It’s luxuriously pretty! Thank you Harmony for the post! We are happy to see our tabletop design in this fabulous inspiration board. It is very suitable with The Langham Hotel London! This tabletop was featured on our blog last year. Here is the full post.