I LOVE the motto- Use What you Have… dig in your cabinets to set a lovely table, die old stained linens giving them new life, and go cut in your yard or garden for simple and lovely centerpieces. Here, tips on how to use what you have from our Life is a Party episode featuring Marty Whaley Adams and Mrs. Whaley’s Garden.
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photo by Liz Banfield
A big thank you to one of our favorite design supply companies, Jamali Garden for featuring us on their blog in their Designer Spotlight series. We have been using many of Jamali’s products at our weddings and events for years and years, so today, I’m sharing some of our favorite products and tips on customizing them to your event. For the centerpieces above, we used their Antique Black Oval Urns and spray painted them gold!
photo by Liz Banfield
To hide the bars and inner workings on garden umbrellas, we cover with a bevy of flowers (by wiring in some oasis cages), and hang votive style lanterns like these from Jamali.
photos by Liz Banfield
These handy dandy gadgets, called Frogs, can be hard to find, and we use them for so many things. Often times we cover them with flowers, moss, shells, or any other design element from the current event, and use them on trays to hold the food and drink signage. Or, when using a smaller flower vessel, they hold the stems in place. They have been invaluable to us over the years.
photo by Adrienne Page
For long continuous dining tables, we love the look of longer flower vases… Jamali has numerous choices, but these stained wooden window boxes were just perfect.
photo by Liz Banfield
I love these iridescent votive candle holders… they are on sale right now on Jamaligarden.com. The glass is super delicate and versatile enough to work with any decor, but when used en masse, they can also make a bold statement. But, one trick I must reiterate- please make sure you use the votive candles with the clear glass bottoms, and not the metal dishes! It makes for such a more polished look when using clear votive holders.
photo by Gayle Brooker
For a very simple, affordable, but still elegant and formal centerpiece idea- buy phalenopsis orchids from a local wholesale florist (or even Trader Joe’s usually has lovely ones) and put in some of Jamali’s mossed pots!
Recognized as one of the nation’s leading tastemakers, Tara Guérard has earned a widespread reputation for her ability to create spectacular settings celebrating life’s most anticipated occasions. As the visionary and founder of Tara Guérard Soirée, she is best known for her distinct style that honors the storied traditions of Southern hospitality paired with a modern aesthetic and flair for the unexpected.
