Last November I was honored to be asked to participate in the second Inspired Events {San Diego} event, the Inspired Bridal Bowl. The intimate bridal show at North County Tavern and Bowl was full of hand-picked vendors from throughout San Diego (all members of the Inspired Network went through a rigorous screening process) and, along with my good friend Desiree from Penny Blooms Floral Design, I was able to design the featured showpiece of the event – a modern rustic table inspired by Snow White!
I’d worked with Desiree a few times already at this point, and when we found out that we’d been assigned to create the tablescape together, we were thrilled! Nothing is better than the synergy created when you’re working with a good friend who also happens to be a creative partner and an excellent match for your creativity. I can’t say enough for working with someone you feel truly comfortable with, to design something greater than you could alone!
At any rate, we started discussing our ideas and Desiree hit on the modern rustic trend (this show actually took place the day after Alex + Allen’s wedding, but we started planning before Alex hired me – by luck it was a modern rustic weekend!). We started thinking of moss and pine trees and acorns and… The table just sort of built itself. And then I realized that I’d already done a table based on a fairy tale – my Vintage Cinderella table at the Alfred Angelo show last year. I guess maybe I’ll always be a dreamer at heart?
We were working with an oversized table – a pool table, to be exact (huge thank you to my husband who stood in line at Home Depot for an hour the day of the show to get the large piece of plywood we used to create a flat surface, and then brought it to us in the rain!). And an oddly-lit room with lots of busyness behind and around the table, since the bowling alley itself has large windows that look out onto the mall. That said, I think that the photos taken by Stacy and Melissa of Sunday Romance Photography give you a taste of this stunning table. And we just might have another taste of it coming up in a few months. 😉
Of course Desiree and I worked together on the design. She also created the gorgeous floral arrangements (including the fantastic birch-wrapped bouquet!!!). We also got amazing support from our friends at Classy Covers and Calculated Whisk. We also made a new friend – the incredible Nicole of paper | scissors | print, who provided us with gorgeous stationery!
So without further ado… The photos by Sunday Romance Photography!!!
First, the whole table. Desiree and I spent lots and lots of hours searching for just the right pieces (like our mismatched flatware and glasses, and our fantastic “wood” chargers!
And the details… Like Desiree’s STUNNING birch-wrapped bouquet and the arrangements in hollowed-out pieces of wood:
And the stationery Nicole created for us! She’s truly an artist, and came up with this amazing design with just the words “modern rustic.” Love her!
Nicki of Calculated Whisk created the cutest little apple cake pops for us!
And the most.incredible.gem-shaped cake balls. Seriously they were perfect. Everyone was amazed that they were cake!
More details! Desiree and I had a fantastic time decking out the table with whimsical elements! I adore the moss runners and the little moss squirrels and rabbits, as well as the little acorns we scattered like jewels. 🙂
You’d never know that this entire place setting (not including the napkin, generously provided by Classy Covers) cost under $5 to buy.
I’m so happy to finally be able to share these with you! Next up, more photos from the Inspired Bridal Bowl!
Modern Rustic Snow White Inspiration Table at the Inspired Bridal Bowl Details:
Events by Elisa 