{Featured Friday} "J.Starr, Featured Designer~Tantalizing Tables"

 

Happy Friday All!

 

How in the world did I never share this blog post before now?  This fabulous evening happened on a hot summer night in August of 2014.  This was the fourth time I was a Featured Designer for the National Catering Association (Phoenix Chapter) Tantalizing Tables Showcase Event.  

 

 

 

The design concept I chose for my table was "Fashion Couture."  The main goal of the Tantalizing Tables event is for Designers/Planners to highlight on all the upcoming trends in the Wedding Industry. 

 

As Wedding Designers we must caution clients not to follow trends to the extreme...we want them...years from now, to look back on their wedding days and still view them as classic, sophisticated, timeless. I feel that like fashion it is important not to be too trendy...because "trendy" is often the last phase before a style becomes "tacky." 

 

 

With those thoughts in mind, I designed a table based on "Fashion Couture" "Fashion" symbolizing the classic look and "Couture" symbolizing the customization needed for each individual client.

 

The brand new "Gold Sequin Taffeta" linen by Southwick Linens was very eye catching and dramatic. The table was topped with a black chandelier and covered in different shades of various white flowers, provided by Renata Hodl.  The finishing touched included black, white, and gold menu cards provided by The Event Essentials along with Coco Chanel inspired party favor cupcakes provided by Piece of Cake Desserts. 

 

 

Lastly, I added a fashion "step and repeat" runway with my custom made up lit logoed backdrop...including red rope stations and rose petal carpet.  It was such a joy to see everyone pose in front of the step and repeat with big fabulous smiles are their faces.

Add to add to the fun....Renata (Florist), Haley (J.Starr Intern), along with myself wore elegant gowns provided by Suzanne's Bridal.  Shannon Thomas, Beauty Director of Studio 3 Beauty Design completed the "look" with professional hair and make up application.

 

                                   J.Starr Stylized Weddings, Jennifer Starr ~ Designer/Planner
Renata's Designs~ Florist
Southwick Linens ~ Linens, Chair Covers & Ties, Bronze Chargers
The Event Essentials ~ Table Menus

Piece of Cake Desserts ~ Cupcake Party Favors

Suzanne’s Bridal ~ Formal Dresses

Studio 3 Beauty Design ~Hair/Makeup ~Shannon Thomas 

Haley Cwiakala ~J.Starr Intern