Sophisticated.Crisp.Natural.Earthy.

I love playing with different design styles including; earthy, modern, romantic, rustic and everything in between! I recently had the opportunity to design two tablescapes for the Luxury Bridal Expo held at Belvedere Banquets. Just as every brides style is different I wanted to design two completely different designs that would cater to both modern brides as-well as a more organic bride.

I began the design process with selection of the table linen, napkin & chairs. The linen I selected was a shantung linen in a gorgeous green color to accent the brown in the chairs & chargers. Moving onto the chairs which were a gorgeous natural mahogany with crisp white chair pad to match the napkin.

Next up to design was the centerpiece which I knew had to be simple, sophisticated yet organic and natural. I used three cylinders varying in height filled with lush cymbidium orchids in chartreuse green. The base of the centerpiece was surrounded by moss, moss pomanders, small lanterns & votives. To keep the natural them going I used custom made wooden tables numbers and rattan chargers under crisp white dinnerware.
I hope this design brings out your organic side and encourages you to step outside the box and find beauty in things natural!






Event: Luxury Bridal Expo Chicago

Venue: Belvederebanquets

Event Design: Just Say Yes Events! Creative Director, Barbara Mouradian

Floral: www.JustSayYesEvents.com

Photography ©: Angela Swan of Jumpshots! www.jumpshots.biz

Eco-Friendly Centerpieces

I am super excited about our April 2nd wedding being held at Salvage One in
Chicago. This particular couple is eco-friendly and we loved designing their eclectic eco-friendly wedding. Our gorgeous bride loves tulips so were bringing in tons of tulips in different colors to be placed in bottles that we have collected and are recycling into bud vases. Around the base of the bottles were adding natural moss and votives to take the natural look a step further.

I recently set up a mock table setting for the couple and my design file. I think it came out fabulous and can't wait till April.
Photos: ©Just Say Yes Events!