Dear Readers;
Its snowy outside today - a perfect day to collect a few table setups from 2011 weddings past - not that anyone would want to duplicate something that has been done here before but rather we hope it spurs some imagination. First a couple of childrens table set-ups. It seems to work well when they have things to do. This first table worked quite well
A slight improvement on this idea includes some brown wrapping paper which lets children draw right on the table without anyone being concerned about getting the drawings out of the linens.
Ideally whatever you decide to do to entertain your guests under 10, markers that washout are a great idea.
Napkin folding happens based on what you have seen elsewhere or perhaps in a way that is a family tradition. I offer the next series of photos as examples
and as a variation with a napkin ring
and then there is the insert version I may have mentioned to you where a pocket is created for a program, menu, words of wisdom - however, the next napkin set up however shows a chocolate bar on an even simpler folded napkin but segues me into a table layout discussion.
So I am moving on to a series of table set-ups both round and rectangular - the floating candles and flowers in the centre piece were definitely unique - and yes we did put them together from scratch (with the brides drections of course). Next is a rather dramatic effect with the option of selecting a completely different linen from our white or ivory offering.
This set-up brings to mind the issue of using tall floral centre peices. Although they look lovely - its important to consider the impact of breezes in the barn. Because we are naturally ventilated, with the big doors open there can be enough of a wind to test the stability of floral displays. Now I don't expect you to wind tunnel test what you are thinking of doing - just hoping you consider what a breeze can do. We did have one centre piece blow over this past year, it spilled a fair bit of water and we had to reset the table.
Moving on, to overlays on rectangular tables - burlap does work well.
As are other runner items sourced through millinery supply stores. I was going to add a photo of how well wall paper works but ...couldn't find it.
The next photo shows the simplicity commonly used in setting up for a cocktail style wedding - in this case displays at food stations and various tables around the room where perhaps family photos are set-up become more of our focus versus what you might have on tables where your guests sit to eat/graze before moving on to the next course in another location.
Thats not to say that with a sitdown function simplicity isn't appealing
Simple can work very very well.
Charger plates and a change in napkin colour - again with a fairly simple set-up makes for an entirely different table but at a price of course
Back to simple white and in this case with no flowers at all - rather origami
oh and I wanted to show you another table set-up without flowers - this one using our small battery powered lanterns...and a fair degree of over exposure with my camera...hopefully you will still get the idea.
Absolutely washed out - but only because my camera wasn't set right. I will close with two more table set-ups using overlays - the first is one of an overlay which came from IKEA at about $2 per table.
and the next and last of the slides for this blog were overlays we arranged to source for the couple - at a somewhat higher price...either way works - it depends on the effect you are looking for.
and there we go. I am out of time for today. Hoping this helps - we are really enjoying meeting with all of you as the 1st round of itinerary sessions are now in full swing. If you haven't booked yet - please email us and of course we look forward to having you stay over as our guests either in the Carriage House or in the Inn.
Best wishes!
Sincerely Mark and Lynne and our families too!