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I love these centerpieces.



Photos by Laura Kay

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I love the color and different heights of these centerpieces.

Laura Novak Photo

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Photo by Hy Studio

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Nothing like a simple tablescape.


Punam Bean Photography

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Next Exit Photography

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Another simple yet elegant centerpiece.

Photo by Leigh Miller Photography.

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I love the use of fruits and vegetables in this beautiful centerpiece.  Floral Design by Fleur De Vie.  Photography by Lisa + James.

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I love that this simple arrangement is interesting and fresh.


Photo by HyStudio.

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I love the simplicity of these white flowers. And I am in love with using house numbers as table numbers.


Photograph by Leigh Miller.

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I love the black containers used for the low centerpieces. And of course I love the green and white flowers. Florals by Simply Blooms. Click on picture to see it full sized.



Photos by Ann Hamilton Photography

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I love the arrangements used as aisle decor. Similar arrangements were used as centerpieces during the reception.

Photos by David Turner via the Brides Cafe.

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My favorite color palette: green and white. This really showcases the beauty of simply centerpieces.










All photos by Jennifer Davis Photography via the Brides Cafe.

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I am obsessed with the simplicity of branches.


Photo by Rebecca Bouck

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I love the hanging votives on this centerpiece.



From one of my new favorite photographers Brunk Photography.

Bellissima Vita and Sarah Drake Design Collaboration

For those of you unfamiliar with the beautiful letterpress design of Sarah Drake I urge you to check out her site. She designed my wedding invites. I of course chose the Park Lane Invite (see picture below).




When she asked me to design a tablescape around the Park Lane invite to showcase her new line of couture wedding papers including place cards I jumped at this amazing opportunity. I turned to my friend and amazing photographer James from Photography by Lisa + James to memorialize this tablescape.

I was going for a crisp modern green and white theme to compliment Sarah's grass design. I wanted to use wheat grass but in a different way. The wheat grass acted as the place card holder.


I wanted each floral arrangement to match the slipcover I had made so I consulted with Karen from Huckleberry Karen Designs. I had to have the green and white parrot tulips and the ornamental kale. She did such a beautiful putting together these arrangements.




I made slipcovers for the vases in some of the most amazing green silks and crisp white Irish linens.

Stacey Shapiro did the calligraphy and I have to say it was by far the most beautiful calligraphy I have ever seen. Here are some more samples.

I was one of five wedding professionals to design a look for Sarah. Check out the other four at Sarah's blog.

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I love this fresh tablescape. This proves that simple can be really beautiful and stunning.







Both photos from Michael Norwood Photography

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I love the use of unusual elements such as artichokes. Florals by Branch Out Floral and Event Design.



Photo by one of the most talented bay area wedding photographers Jen Skog. You must check out her new blog.

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Beautiful Florals by Simply Blooms.
Photo by Jose Villa via the Brides Cafe.

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I think one of the questions I get asked the most is how to save money on floral centerpieces. I love this simple yet elegant design that has a lot of impact and only 3 calla stems.



From Flowers with Feeling

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If you want to go tall, go really tall. Make sure the bulk of the floral part of the centerpiece is above your guests eye level when sitting down. Also try to make sure that the vase itself is not too thick as it also may obstruct guests views.

I love this tall skinny centerpiece. The James Story orchids are beautiful.



Photo by Vallentyne Photography.