Never has a table seemed a more important symbol of uniting with loved ones to create memories and celebrate milestones. Whether you dream of gathering around a lavish or simply elegant table, with a big budget or a smaller one, Kristen Gosselin of KG Events & Design and Emily Coulter of Morrice Florist prove a beautiful table design is achievable for all.
Photos: Becca Brendler I Flowers: Morrice Florist I Design: KG Events & Design | Linen: Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals, La Tavola I Rentals: Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals, Emerson James I Printwork: Maidenwood Press I Venue: Harborside Inn
$800 tablescape / $100 person
Simplicity doesn’t have to be boring. Flowers are often the biggest expense in table design, so Coulter opted to use bud vases in lieu of a large arrangement, which carry interest along the length of the table and establish the color palette. Gosselin rounded out the look with dreamy, ethereal touches, including loose petals woven between various types of candles, gold-plated designer flatware, and delicately printed napkins. “Candles can make up for so much in a display,” she says.
The Breakdown
Table: 8'x48" banquet table, Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals = $25
Chairs: 8 white folding chairs (not pictured),
Big Sky = $34
Linen: White tablecloth, Big Sky = $30
Charger: 8 bread plates, KG Events & Design = $32
Napkins: 8 Maryann napkins in pink, La Tavola = $36
Glassware: 8 crystal champagne flutes and 8 white wine glasses, Big Sky = $28
Flatware: 24 pieces brushed-gold dipped white flatware, Emerson James = $60
Tall candles: 4 taper candles and holders, Morrice Florist = $48
Medium candles: 4 amber cup votives, Morrice
Florist = $16
Short candles: 10 clear glass votives, Morrice
Florist = $20
Flowers: Mixed bottles and deconstructed greens
and flowers, Morrice Florist = $350
Menu garnish: 8 jasmine sprigs with ribbon, Morrice Florist = $64
Menu: 8 digitally printed menus on cardstock, Maidenwood Press = $28
$1,500 tablescape / $125 person
Looking to up the wow factor? Consider layering a centerpiece with bud vases, petals, and tapers. “Adding in a larger arrangement instantly helps the table feel more expensive, lush, and colorful,” says Coulter. A white tablecloth gets a visual upgrade with the addition of a bold runner and colorful details. “The patterned linen runner is a fun way to add dimension” and creates the appearance of a fuller table, says Gosselin. This look leaves room for plates and bowls, ideal for family-style gatherings.
The Breakdown
Table: 8'x48" banquet table, Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals = $25
Chairs: 8 King Louis chairs, Big Sky = $240
Linen: White tablecloth, Big Sky = $30
Table runner: Antibes runner, La Tavola = $50
Chargers: 8 Waverly chargers, Emerson James = $104
Dinnerware: 8 Harper plates, Emerson James = $40
Napkins: 8 Tuscany Wedgwood napkins, La Tavola = $36
Glassware: 8 crystal champagne flutes and 8 dusky goblets, Big Sky = $26
Flatware: Silver-plated pearl flatware, Big Sky = $48
Candles: 6 tapers and holders, Morrice Florist = $72
Flowers: 6 bud vases, Morrice Florist = $96
Flowers: 2 mini arrangements, Morrice Florist = $60
Flowers: Large arrangement, Morrice Florist = $400
Flowers: Deconstructed floral lay, Morrice Florist = $100
Menu garnish: 8 fritillaria sprigs, Morrice Florist = $40
Printing: 8 menus with place cards and wax seals, Maidenwood Press = $56
$4,000 tablescape / $500 person
If the sky is the limit when it comes to your budget, Coulter recommends incorporating the sky into your floral design. “Flowers and tablescapes are the perfect place for the couple to show who they are. They are the personality of the wedding.” To create the look Coulter strung cherry blossoms over a lavish floral array. Gosselin added a variety of luxury touches, including calligraphy name cards and menus printed on handmade paper, whitewashed rattan chargers, and a delicate pink patterned linen.
The Breakdown
Table: 8'x48" banquet table, Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals = $25
Chairs: 8 King Louis chairs, Big Sky = $240
Linen: Maryann table linen in pink, La Tavola = $74
Chargers: 8 whitewash rattan chargers, Emerson
James = $96
Dinnerware: 8 linen heirloom plates, Big Sky = $16
Napkins: 8 Tuscany ocean napkins, La Tavola = $36
Glassware: 8 crystal champagne flutes, 8 white and 8 red wine glasses = $42
Flatware: Silver-plated pearl flatware, Big Sky = $48
Tall candles: Six taper candles and holders, Morrice Florist = $72
Short candles: Four cup votives, Morrice Florist = $16
Flowers: Six bud vases, Morrice Florist = $96
Flowers: 3 mini arrangements, Morrice Florist = $90
Flowers: 3 large arrangements, Morrice Florist = $1,200
Overhead floral installation: Hanging cherry blossoms, Morrice Florist = $1,500
Menu garnish: Sweet pea sprig with ribbon, Morrice Florist = $120
Printwork: 8 handmade paper menus with velum overlay, Maidenwood Press = $64
Printwork: 8 calligraphy place card scrolls, Maidenwood Press = $24
