Strawberry Fields Forever...

A recap from the NACE Uncorked! Unplugged event on March 15, 2010. We designed all the details for this table design which won The Best Overall Tabletop Award. We designed the LP menu cards, favor boxes, matching favor tags and the paper strawberries for the centerpiece.

The table was designed by Bradshaw Styling and Chef's Expressions. The other event professionals sponsoring this table besides carla david design, Elements by Chef's Expressions, Gala Cloths, Fleur de Lis Florist, Haute Cocoa, Inc., Party Rentals, Ltd., Perkins Productions.

Images courtesy of Kakki Morrison, Mike Buscher Photographey and Photography by Alexander.

NACE uncorked, unplugged part 2

There were so many lovely tables this year at The Nace uncorked, unplugged event but two were among our favorites because we sponsored them with our lovely paper designs.

The first table by Bradshaw Styling and Chef's Expressions was "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles. We designed the lovely LP standing menu cards, favor boxes and tags, strawberry napkin tags, and the table vendor signs.

The Second table by Amy from Crimson and Clover Floral and Linnyette from Premiere Event Management. The theme for this table: "Paint it Black" by Rolling Stones. I love the door hung from this bed of moss and upside down roses. Paint cans filled with red lush roses in the middle of the table. We designed the record belly bands and the paint can labels.

More pictures coming soon!

simple but dramatic centerpiece

A cluster of vases such as this one from Jamali Garden would make a great centerpiece. I'm loving the details yet simplistic vintage look. This would look great on a table with a single flower in it for your next party.

Another look at the Tablescape featured in Balitmore Bride

Halloween Inspiration

With Halloween just around the corner we couldn't help but be inspired by candy, pumpkins, skulls, and lots of scary stores. Be inspired!

Inspriation board...classic romance

Our inspiration for a classic romantic inspired invitation suite... the final product to come.

Bring the party outside!

"In the world of entertaining, the arrival of summer often means bringing the party outside! This fabulous Venezia Pavilion from Z Gallerie is definitely a fun excuse to do just that.

If you’ve got an extra-special celebration coming up like an engagement party, milestone birthday, or wedding – or if you just love to entertain outdoors – this super stylish striped pavilion is guaranteed to be the talk of the party! Use it for an intimate dinner party, as shown above, or as a special area to highlight the cake table, wet bar, guest(s) of honor, etc. ($599 at Z Gallerie - sold online only)"



Pictured above: these cool black & white accessories look fabulous as accents to the Venezia Pavilion - or all on their own! Clockwise from top left: Venezia Umbrella ($199); Elephant Umbrella Stand ($89.95); Winslow Vase ($49.95); Winslow Canister ($49.95); and Winslow Pillar Holder ($29.95).

{taken from Hostess with the Mostess®}

Table Numbers

Table numbers....not many people put much thought in them. But its the details that shine. Here are several table number designs we've created. Numbers aren't the only way to tag each table. Think about places you've been as a couple or favorite beaches, names of streets in your home town. It's all about the details.

Family Tree Great Chef's Dinner

We sponsored 2 tables at the Great Chef's Dinner which was held on April 19 at The Grand Lodge located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The theme was "Paris Meets Paradise". Both tables turned out looking great. We designed the menu cards and other paper goods for each table.


Highlight: Menu Cards
This is the second table we sponsored at the Great Chef's Dinner.

TABLE DESIGN: Bradshaw Styling
Vendors at this table: Fleur de Lis Florist, Gala Cloths by Dulany, Haute Cocoa, Inc., Party Rental, Ltd.




TABLE DESIGN: Favored Events
{Congratulations for winning "Best keeping with the theme", best overall award!}
Vendors at this table: Richardsons Flowers and Gifts, Perfect Settings

Upside-down tulips

I love this idea.

{photos by Our Labor of Love}

NACE UNCORKED 2009

This past week we have been busy bees. We sponsored a table at the National Association of Catering Executives, NACE UNCORKED fundraiser event. It was held at the beautiful American Visionary Museum in Baltimore Maryland. The theme for the event was "A night at the movies". We chose "Sex and the City, a Night Out with the Girls" for our theme. Checkout our movie ticket menu cards and our movie poster with all our participating vendors. Speaking of Vendors. We could not have done this tablescape alone. A huge THANK YOU to the following event professionals who helped bring our ideas to reality.
Absolute Entertainment
Bellisimo Flowers
Bra-la-la
Haute Cocoa
Select Event Rentals
Eventures!
Arbonne International

Dreaming of a Tropical Wedding...

It's cold outside and all I can think about his a nice sunny place. Here's some inspiration for a bright and cheerful, beach wedding. We designed the menu cards and table numbers for this great looking tablescape.

Linen: Select Event Rentals
Floral Decor: WeddingScapes

Winter White

December is here and for those of you getting married this month Congratulations. For all those Winter Weddings here's a Winter White color theme for your wedding. Menu cards, favors and table numbers shown below.

Falling into Fall

Are you getting married in the fall? This is a great idea. Match your table settings with your invitation components. We took the leaf design from the dinner plates and created a one-of-kind matching menu card, table number, and placecards. This is a great idea when you want to carry the theme throughout your event. It's all in the details.




Table settings: Rentals to remember
Flowers: WeddingScapes

Perfect Wedding Guild Luncheon

We sponsored the Perfect Wedding Guild Luncheon last May at the beautiful Weston Annapolis. Below are photos from Freed Photography. This is a serene place to have a wedding. WeddingScapes is the florist. This is just an example of how to tailor your table numbers and menu cards to your special day.

Customize your tablesetting

Looking for a great way to customize your table setting. Pick an icon, color, texture and add it to the different elements of your table. Here we used the leaf on the plate and added it to the menu card, table number, and place card. If you would like to learn more about adding your personal flaire to your next event. Give us a call, we would love to help you go the next mile in designing the details to your tablescape.

Flowers: WeddingScapes
Linens and China: Rentals to Remember