Since we are in the midst of designing and preparing for our upcoming Spring and Summer weddings, I had the idea to collect and create a little color inspiration. So, for the new few weeks for our Monday posts, we’ll be doing a new color and round of inspo boards. Let us know if you have something coming up that you’d like to see some color stuff and we’ll put it together for you.
Thank you to Liz Banfield, Corbin Gurkin, and Gayle Brooker for all of the photos.
A few weeks ago, I hosted a fabulous luncheon in New York with the team at 1stdibs. We invited all of our editor friends, and had a lovely meal at The East Pole restaurant, while I shared tips on infusing your tabletop decor with vintage pieces. It was a blast! And as of today, you can check out the pieces I selected from 1stdibs to get this look on their website. It was such fun to work with their team on this, and I think y’all will enjoy doing some shopping!
Now, do you want to see pictures of the event? I thought so…
We sat at a long table covered in hot pink anemone flowers and surrounded by the beautiful, vintage maps that hung on the walls. It was great to get a chance to chat with my New York friends while I was in town, and no one wanted to return to the office (myself included)!
Here are some close-up images so you can see what fun we had with this! I used one of my own fabrics from my Life is a Party Pop-Up Shoppe for the table runner, and wrapped the calligraphy menu around the vases. Lastly, I tucked rosemary around the napkins, and used lavender to hold up the lemons in the water for an extra special touch.
Ok, now the fun part! This is the first of five looks that you can shop now! I was inspired by the vintage floral pattern on the plate, and decided to go with a yellow pottery vase and mini daisies for a look that I think that would be perfect for a girls lunch or tea party. I paired them with ornate silver flatware, grounded by classic hemstitch napkins, and topped it all off with beautiful menu cards by the Lettered Olive.
Here is a more modern look that I finished off with art deco napkin rings in a green hue pulled from the plates below. Do you want to know a secret? In the center of the plate, underneath the napkin and beautiful stationery, there is an incredible hand painted bird! If you don’t believe me, click here to check it out yourself.
The third look was the combination of some of my favorite wedding colors – tangerine, peach, and forest green. The heron vase and decorative ducks give it a woodlands vibe, but the sophisticated materials keep it feeling luxe.
Pictured here is my super fresh, spring table that was tailored and classic in a green and white color combo. I think this would be great for an engagement party, don’t you? I did a little shopping at the New York Flower Market the morning before the event, and was thrilled to find these lush, gorgeous blooms.
Last but not least is my whimsical take on an outdoor summer wedding! I used horn flatware, flax linen napkins, and finished the look with a decorative piece covered with cute little critters.
I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek of these fab finds… now get to shopping! And don’t forget to let me know which look is your favorite!
*All images by Bryan Gardner courtesy of 1stdibs
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.
