Show and tell! Simple elements in a bright open space made for a bold statement for this summer wedding. The colors were red and white with black accents. We fused elements that hinted at the bride and groom’s Indian and Chinese heritage while still maintaining their modern style. The centerpieces were inspired by Chinese landscape design which aims to set up scenes and environments that are smaller scale, simplified versions of larger landscapes. Pond=lake, Large rock=mountain. You get the idea.
This event was held at Pravda Studios on Capitol Hill and was catered by Lisa Dupar Catering. Red Sparrow Photography kindly came by to shoot some pics of our lovely arrangements pre-event.
Intermingled driftwood branches! You really don’t need much else for a striking shape and focal point.
Have I mentioned how much I love Pravda Studios? The light in here is amazing.
We used local water-lily dahlias in lieu of more costly and less available lotus blossoms. Bamboo stands in and outside of the water basin and mimics the Seattle skyline. The bamboo is painted in red enamel.
Half of the tables had the bamboo and half included these shiny black stones. This is the mountain part.
We always have a hard time staying inside the container.
Each table had one black napkin. That was the groom’s idea.
Hooray!
Another great thing about these event arrangements? No waste- well, maybe the candles. Everything is either a reusable, or a compostable.
PS, check out Lola Floral in this season’s issue of Seattle Bride in the “Paper Parade” article.
