Ideas for us come from looking at magazines, browsing websites, and even Pinterest. It’s fun to take a picture and create a décor ideas from it.
Couples do like to share their vision boards with us and sometimes it is up to us to figure out how to make that look come true. Often times it’s also up to us to create the look with a much smaller budget than what the picture shows.
I love the details in this picture from Pottery Barn’s wedding blog and the colors are vibrant, which today looking out my window is exactly what
I need to cheer up with gray day.
To create this look I would start with the linen, having a eye catching color like this draws guests to the tables; it’s warm and inviting. Chair Covers and Linens has a table linen called Spanish Gold Bengaline Moire which I think is perfect for this.
Special Events Rental has this charger in Colbat Blue. Chargers are a great way to add color to a table because it stays on the table and then your dinner plate will be set here and taken away after dinner so the color remains on the table.
For china, I love the look of mismatched china on a table for weddings. There are a few companies here in Michigan where you can rent matched sets or mismatched sets.
For the lanterns on the table, many florists will have these for you to rent. These lanterns I found are a Turkish style of lantern. You could also use the holes in the pattern to stick some of the flowers into, and obviously if you did that you would need to use LED candles inside the lantern (no one likes the smell of burnt flowers).
Succulents are so pretty when mixed in with colorful flowers. They hold up very well, and add a new texture into your décor. I have seen these used quite a lot the past few years in our weddings.
For the other flowers, anything bold and colorful will work: ranunculus, anemone, or even roses! There are so many bright colored flowers that you could fit this to any budget. 
The pretty glassware can even be rented. I would suggest trying to rent all of your dinnerware from one company so it will reduce your delivery cost and make it easier on you and everyone involved. But don’t worry there are great companies around that you can rent it all from. These cups are also from Special Event Rentals!
I hope this helps you see that you can pick out a picture of a table design and create your own version of it. Based on your budget you may be able to include all of it or maybe just use the colors as a start for a design that does fit into your budget. And as always we are here to help your designs become an actual reality!
Melanie King, TwoFoot Creative – Ann Arbor

