Tablescape challenge: Orange inspired sweetheart table
Modern Tablescape Design
Tied Together by { Tinsel & Twine }
For our Modern Tablescape submission, we decided to put a Modern spin on a Bride and Groom’s Sweetheart Table, because we felt that these can easily end up looking tragically traditional. Cue the red roses and tapered candles!
We were inspired by a recent meeting with a bride-to-be who described her dream wedding as a “non-wedding wedding.” She wants her big day to feel like a cool New York City loft party or a rooftop dinner party with a view of the city. So we envisioned for her a chic sushi dinner party with low tables accented by clean lines, geometric shapes, and bold pops of color. The hydrangeas and hypercium berries add a sense of romance without overwhelming the table and are balanced by the wedding ring icons that denote Bride and Groom. The table is pulled together by square edges and circular elements — down to a playful parade of oranges. The juxtaposition of sophisticated black and white elements also adds a sense of cohesion and makes the table feel elegant and modern.
Team Members: Liz Castelli, Adette Contreras & Erica Taylor of { Tinsel & Twine }
Materials & Florals Used: Linen and silk panels, ribbon, assorted porcelain dining ware, hydrangeas, hypercium berries, clementines
Photography: Adette Contreras
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Love how clean, simple and MODERN this looks! beautiful!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I love the subtleness, yet uniquely romantic nuances of this setting. Difficult imagining any couple, regardless of age, not liking the clean uncluttered lines and the refreshing citrus tones. Very innovative!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Love this!!! Freshly romantic and oh-so festive. Too often, elegance gets lost in pursuit of contemporary chic. This is *right on*.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:50 pm
This looks amazing guys! Very classy and very “unwedding”…Love it!
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:52 pm
I love the idea of parading oranges. What table doesn’t need more fruit on parade?
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Stunning. So well thought out, down to the smallest detail like the mixed color chopsticks and the brilliant spin on the M/F symbols. And the little clementines! Well done, ladies.
April 22nd, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Wow, this looks fantastic, pulled together with elegance and subtle style, a fresh, understated wedding look that’d I love to see on my special day!
April 22nd, 2011 at 1:22 pm
It’s like a breath of fresh air. Clean, crisp and understated elegance. Love the color.
April 22nd, 2011 at 1:22 pm
This is a beautiful table! The color choice and shapes are perfect and truly modern. Wonderful design and execution.
April 22nd, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Clean and warm!
April 22nd, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Beautiful and so contemporary! I love the attention to detail especially on the bride and groom ring cards. I can’t wait to see more from Tinsel and Twine!
April 22nd, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Absolutely Gorgeous! I love the bright contrast of orange and black. The details are so innovative- love those black ring cards. Excellent work from this up and coming team of designers.
April 22nd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Classic, simple and colorful. Love the little details!
April 22nd, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Gorgeous, I love every last detail, down to the different color chop sticks. Beautiful
April 22nd, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Whimsical Elegance is how I would describe Tinsel and Twine’s warmly romantic, sophisticated tablescape. What modern bride and groom wouldn’t be delighted to be seated at this sweetheart table?
April 22nd, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Who doesn’t think “if I could have done my wedding different I would have….” After reviewing the many design concepts posted, the Tinsel & Twine creation represents what is truly modern, Innovative, Simplistic, Function & Elegance. All the while NOT requiring the requiring guests to dispose/waste any of the decor in order to make the scene work.
April 23rd, 2011 at 10:55 am
Every detail is just perfect: modern, clean and elegant. Excellent work! Would love to meet Tinsel & Twine for upcoming events!
April 23rd, 2011 at 11:42 am
How lovely! The final touches “set” this table apart from the rest. Subtle, elegant, and fun!
April 23rd, 2011 at 11:43 am
Creative, contemporary, complementary,composite, and complete. Well done.
April 23rd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Crisp and sunny. Who wouldn’t feel uplifted and inspired in this setting!
April 23rd, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Love the clean, chic style!! I’m looking forward to seeing more from Tinsel & Twine…
April 24th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Wow! Love Tinsel & Twine. Complete rockstars you girls are
April 25th, 2011 at 10:40 am
I think I have a new favorite color! Thanks Tinsel & Twine!
April 25th, 2011 at 11:41 am
The table was just beautiful! To me it says cool, modern and sophisticated, yet elegant, romantic and feminine. I love the use of the oranges. Not only do they add bold, fresh color, but traditionally oranges were meant to symbolize happiness and love (from what I’ve read) in Japan and China. The combination of items on the table brings together past and present in a way any modern bride can enjoy and be proud of.
April 25th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Bright and happy, warm and fuzzy. I LOVE the color combo, the adorable “parade” of oranges and how beautifully everything is arranged.
April 25th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
LOVE THIS ONE! So beautiful, so fresh, so appealing, so unique.
May 4th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Just exquisite! Who knew orange could be used so elegantly in a wedding? So proud of you all!
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