How To: Embellish Your Wedding Chairs

One of my favorite things to do with brides is hone in on the often overlooked details, such as napkin garnishes, what the food will be served on, signage for everything and even bathroom decor (yes, it’s important!). One big trend I’m noticing for 2014 is the addition of chair embellishments! Gone are the days of covering chairs with slipcovers and tying them with a bow. You can spend the same amount of $$ to rent beautiful chiavari chairs and then adorn the back with anything your heart desires!

Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:

  • Floral Garland
  • Use Rope, Ribbon or Cut Fabric
  • Rent Chair Caps
  • Rent Chair Jackets
  • Purchase Chair Jackets & Monogram
  • Find or Create a Unique Tie Style
  • Rent Cushion Covers
  • Rent or Purchase Throw Pillows (monogrammed!)
  • Use Pashminas

Guests will notice and appreciate the thought that you’ve put into all of the darling details, especially the chairs they’ll be sitting on for a great length of time during dinner. Have fun with your chairs and let them add a fresh and unique touch to the overall look of your ceremony and/or reception.

How To: Embellish Your Wedding Chairs

How To: Embellish Your Wedding Chairs

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How To: Embellish Your Wedding Chairs

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How To: Embellish Your Wedding Chairs

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How To: Embellished Your Wedding Chairs

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Here are a few of my go-to linen rental companies:

For more ideas and inspirations, follow our Pinterest page on tablescapes and wedding tips and advice!

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Best Wishes and Happy Planning!

xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Planning
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

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I am so excited for this weekend I can hardly stand it! I finally get to meet, in person, with our sweet couple, Natalie and Ryan. The three of us have been planning since fall, but since they live out in CO, all of our conversations have been over the phone or email. They’re making one trip here before their wedding day on April 26th and I’ve put together quite the itinerary for meeting with vendors.

In preparation for a productive day of planning and designing Saturday, I put together a mood board based on their wedding style and color palette of Tiffany Blue, Gold and White. She had her graphic artist design a custom look for their stationery suite, which will give her wedding a personal touch that no one else has.

Natalie is a very fashion forward bride and has a clear idea of what she likes and doesn’t like. She wants the overall look to be clean and elegant with modern accents and we’ve put together the perfect team of vendors to help us accomplish just that!

Tiffany Blue Gold White Wedding Mood Board

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Best Wishes and Happy Planning!
xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Planning and Design Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

2014 Pantone Color of the Year

Pantone has once again released its color of the year… and the winner is: RADIANT ORCHID! With tones of fuchsia, purple and pink, this captivating  tone catches the eye and sparks the imagination! Since it is such a versatile shade it can be paired with nearly any color, from shades of white to orange and gray. This gorgeous color can be used in any aspect of a wedding, such a flowers in a bouquet, bridesmaids dresses, or decorations on the cake!

Be happy, be inspired, be RADIANT!

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Best Wishes and Happy Planning!
xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Planning and Design Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

From Our Family To Yours

From our family to yours, we send you love and best wishes for a joyous and peaceful Christmas!

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

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Luxury Wedding Planning and Design Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Real Wedding: Janice and Adam

After 15 months in the making, Janice and Adam finally tied the knot on a perfect fall day here in the Lowcountry. Their ceremony and reception were held on brand new event lawns at Callawassie Island Club. Their day was captured by the oh-so-talented Scott and Melissa Hopkins of Scott Hopkins Photography.

Janice and Adam wanted their wedding to feel “clean, classic infused with modern accents and elegant.” Shades of white and champagne made up their luxurious color palette. One word Janice used to describe what she DIDN’T want was “rustic.” Coming from New York City, this couple has an appreciate for high fashion and design. They wanted their style to be expressed in their wedding design and that’s just what we did!

Janice and Adam are two of the most kind hearted, down to earth and genuine people you’ll ever meet. After working together for over a year on this very special day, I came away from this experience with a lasting friendship.

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Congratulations Janice and Adam! It was the greatest joy to share in this celebration with you and your families!

Venue: Callawassie Island Club | Photography: Scott Hopkins Photography | Design + Planning: Embellished Events | Flowers: A Floral Affair | Hair: Karisma Salon | Makeup: SkinzIn Makeup | Harpist: Phyllis Mauney | Band: Momentum Party Band | Rentals: Amazing Event Rentals | Lighting: JLK Events | Transportation: Silver Oak Transportation

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xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Coordination
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

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Setting the Perfect Table

The holiday season is a great time to experiment with tabletop decor that can be incorporated into your wedding reception! Over the next few weeks, I’m sure you’ll be entertaining at some point. Take this as an opportunity to do a test run on some of the darling details you’ve thought about using for your wedding! From the napkin fold to the plate garnish, have fun trying out new ideas and getting creative!

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Spray it Metallic – Spray paint is by far the easiest and cheapest way to transform any ordinary object into something luxurious. Some of my favorites are:

  • Leaves
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Figurines
  • Tips of Manzanita Branches
  • Shells
  • Glass
  • Thirfted Items (old candlesticks, frames, mirrors…you name it!)

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Hand Painted Napkins – All you need is a cute stencil, some acrylic paint, fabric sealer and a paint brush to create these darling custom painted napkins!

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Edible Elements – Using fresh herbs and foliage, whether homegrown or store bought, is a fabulous way to dress up a table with nature’s bounty.

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Kismis Ink Photography

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Photo from Emmanuelle

Using Everyday Furniture – If you’re running low on dining room chairs, don’t be afraid to pull in accent chairs and furniture pieces from around the house. An ottoman or bench from the master suite paired with wingback chairs from the study will create a look that is chic, cozy and eclectic.

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Photo via Sophia’s

Combine Modern + Vintage – Using grandma’s china and crystal is a holiday tradition that is not to be broken. Pairing these vintage beauties with with modern elements will create a look that is both traditional and contemporary. Try using a fun charger, gold flatware or bold table linens.

Napkin = Focal Point – A linen napkin is not simply made for blotting your lips. When displayed properly, it completes the tablescape. You can get creative with your napkins from the napkin to the garnish. I love this idea of using a printed menu as a belly band for the napkin!

Photo via ACultivatedNest

Photo via ACultivatedNest

Don’t Forget The Kids – You never know how long those cute little ones will last before the first temper tantrum (or mashed potatoes) will be thrown, so give them something to occupy their time, at least long enough for their parents to eat! Head to your local hardware store and purchase a roll of brown builder’s paper and crayons to create an extra large canvas to play on! It will also double as their tablecloth/placemat!

Photo via MarthStewart.com

Whether you’re hosting Christmas dinner or throwing an engagement party, here are some beautiful tablescape details that can be incorporated into any social gathering and later restructure the idea to use in your wedding reception table design!

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Happy Holidays and Happy Planning!
xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Coordination
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Hilton Head Island, SC Wedding Planner
Savannah, GA Wedding Planner