Peacock theme weddings seem to keep popping up everywhere. It appears more and more brides are fascinated with the gorgeous mix of shades of teal and green with hints of yellow and gold. If you’re looking to incorporate this theme into your own wedding but are looking for a more contemporary modern twist, look no further! Our next table in our spring showroom line up by Event Planning Headquarters, a division of Special Event Rentals, has all the things you love about peacocks but put together in a more subtle and elegant arrangement.
This tablescape starts off with a bold contrast Linen as its canvas. The black and white striped table linen provides the perfect modern touch and the perfect backdrop for the bright peacock colorful additions. Teal Satin Linen is added as the table runner, while Olivino Satin Napkins were added to the place settings to incorporate the necessary color palette and pop against the black and white.
The Black Square Chargers and Black Wine and Water Goblets tie everything together and keep the overall look clean and sleek. The new clear Chateau Chairs absorb all the colours and shades around them, while mirrored gift boxes as favors add that bit of sparkle and shine. Add a few Square Votives for soft elegant candle lighting, and a bit of royal style with Parisian detailing and mini gem menus, and you have a perfect peacock table that everyone can’t help but stop and stare.
Last but not least the Centrepiece of this table is the finishing touch, taking a bit of the royal garden inside; these Centrepieces are constructed using Black Finial Vases and Green Fluffy Balls. These creations not only keep with the simple and sleek design, but they incorporate the overall style and theme.
Huge fan of fairytale’s and love conquering all obstacles? Check back tomorrow for an amazing tablescape inspired by one of our favourite fairytale’s. Or come visit us in store to see everything in person, and get an inside look at what’s to come.
This table can be recreated using the following Special Event Rentals Products:
Black and White Stripe Linen, Teal Satin Linen, Olivino Lamour Satin Napkin, Clear Chateau Chair, Whittier Dinnerware, Square Black Lacquer Charger, Maria Flatware, Black Goblets, Black Finial Vase, Green Fluffy Ball, Mirrored Favor Boxes, Square Votives
1. When & Where: The higher the demand, the higher the price. Get married “out of season” – October to April – so you are not competing with other brides for locations, photographers, and florists. If you want fresh florals, avoid February when Valentine’s Day shoots prices through the roof. Saturday is the most popular day and on average, reception venues come at a higher cost so choose a chic Friday evening cocktail reception or a sophisticated Sunday brunch. You’ll save not only on food but unless your friends are completely outrageous, there will be far less alcohol poured before lunch.
2. Invitations: Quite simply, do them yourself. All it takes is a trip to the stationary/craft store for paper & supplies, a good printer, access to a computer, and some basic design or photo editing software. After you have the equipment, making wedding invitations is simply a matter of putting your creativity to work, expressing your style and originality. Extra Tip: Consider using a postcard for the RSVP or have guests RSVP by email. You’ll save on postage and stationary and you can track the response much easier than with snail mail.
3. Cake: If you or someone in your family is a professional baker, baking your own cake could add that personal touch to your day. If you have your heart set on a wedding cake, another option is to have a smaller, less expensive professional cake for the cake cutting and then opt for the same cake in a slab form to be served to your guest. They will never see the slab nor know the difference. Cupcakes are also a money saver. Not only do you avoid cake cutting fees from hotels or catering staff, but you can also save on having to use extra dinnerware for cake service.
4. Flowers: Keep it simple. A limited budget does not have to look skimpy. Choose flowers that are in season and do not mix too many different blooms. Less expensive flowers like mums in a large scale, look modern, flirty and certainly not frugal. Tie pretty satin or moire ribbon to the handle with some bling and no one will know you did it for pennies. Use good quality artificial floral (yes, they exist!) for the Toss Bouquet and in your centerpieces. Don’t go to the dollar store; check out your craft store and get the expensive ones when they go on sale. They’ll still be cheaper than real and you can create a beautiful arrangement for your home after as a memento of your day.
5. Dress: Don’t shy away from the sample dress or buying off the rack during seasonal sales. Dresses are often 50% off and you can get something spectacular for a steal! Super Tip: your perfect dress could be in the bridesmaid section where there are many beautiful, detailed styles and most come in white or ivory. Go shopping for bridesmaid dresses during prom season or after New Year’s as there’s no law that you have to buy them at a bridal shop. If you want sexy, strappy white or metallic shoes, buy them in the summer when sandals are on every shelf of every shoe and department store. Are you a Fashionista? Buy daring red or hot pink stunners that you can wear again. Match them to your bouquet or decor colors for a modern and trendy touch. They’ll make for a great photo-op!
6. Decor: Spend your money on the things people will see the most. Your guests may or may not notice the flowers on the end of the pews but they will notice the bouquets & boutonnieres during the day and in pictures. Want to add extra details to the back of each guest’s chair? Looks beautiful, but money could be better spent on centerpieces that people will look at the entire evening. Candles add drama and style with little cost. You can never go wrong or have too many so don’t skimp. Instead of 5 per table, make it 10! Super Tip: Use your bridal party bouquets on the head table as decor rather than pay for extra floral.
7. Guest List: This can be a tricky one to maneuver but the simple truth is that there is no easier way to control your budget than by limiting the size of the event. Again, your biggest cost will be the reception food and beverage so you can reduce this by limiting how many mouths you feed. Remember: single guests that are not in a serious relationship can be invited solo (yes, that means no “and Guest” on their invite); it is okay to invite parents only; and you need not invite anyone who you haven’t spent time with in the last 5 years – even if they invited you to their wedding.
8. Music: To sum it up, the least amount of people providing a service, the less expensive it will be. This means for your Ceremony, go for an organist vs. a trio or string quartet and at your Reception, a DJ is far less expensive than a band. Special lighting and fog machines cost money and let’s be honest, a really expensive package does not guarantee that your party will last longer of that your non-dancing guests will suddenly be bit by the bug.
9. Photography: $1000.00 for a photographer is a great price but if they charge $40.00 for an 8×10, you’re not saving anything. Don’t just look at package prices, ask about individual enlargements and album prices. If you select a package with albums, ask how much the package would be without albums. Sometimes it’s worth the savings to buy your own albums and make them up yourself. It is also a great way to relive the day and add personalization to the album. Super Tip: Ask the photographer if they can provide a cd with high res images to you in place of prints or an album. You can then use the images to create slideshows to send to family members and only print the images you really want.
10. Transportation: Where is it written in stone that you have to have a stretch limousine? Save money by renting a car from somewhere like Budget or Enterprise. They all have new luxury cars, sports cars, and SUV’s and rent at a fraction of the cost.
