It can sometimes be difficult to create decor that combines a masculine and feminine feel such as for this dinner or if you are hosting an engagement party or couple-type wedding shower.
Which is why I chose to use black lanterns for the centerpiece. They add a more masculine element to the table.
Some of the lanterns were placed on birch pieces which also gave a manly look.
A burlap table runner sets a rustic tone.
As do these mini burlap bags that hold the flatware.
White roses tucked in among the lanterns add the feminine touch to the table.
Battery-operated lights and greenery were woven in between the lanterns as well.
For a natural touch, a garland of greenery runs the length of the table and...
...encircles each place setting.
Placecard holders incorporated the white roses setting a romantic tone.
Along with the white rose, a small glass bowl was filled with some blue & white acrylic beads...
and a name card was attached to a sprig of greenery with a mini clothes pin.
Stemware also coordinated with the table.
Blue cloth napkins were layered between the white plates.
Each place setting had an individual blue tealight candle placed beside the flatware.
Originally, I was going to transport this tablescape outdoors but as it turned out, we had a severe wind storm that evening and we ended up eating right here in the dining room.
The power was out and we appreciated the candles and mini-lights that created a wonderful ambiance to the meal Mr Delight cooked on the grill and brought indoors.
The evening was lovely and we were counting our blessings for many things including the fact that our property was spared as the wind wreaked a lot of havoc in our city.
The evening was lovely and we were counting our blessings for many things including the fact that our property was spared as the wind wreaked a lot of havoc in our city.
Thanks for visiting!
I'll be linking this post to these wonderful blog parties:
Saturday Sparks on Pieced Pastimes
A Bouquet of Talent at Life on Lakeshore Drive
Dishing It & Digging It at Rustic & Refined
Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Show & Share at Coastal Charm
Celebrate Your Story at Celebrate & Decorate
Brag About It Tuesday at My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies
Celebrate Your Story at Celebrate & Decorate
Brag About It Tuesday at My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies
The Scoop at Stone Gable
Inspire Me Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday at Our Home at Our Home Away From Home
Tutorials & Tips at Home Stories A to Z
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Grace at Home at Imparting Grace
Home Matters at Life with Lorelai
Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Foodie Friday & Everything Else at Rattlebridge Farm
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
It is a gorgeous tablescape, rustic n romantic with a vibe of freshness....love it...but I have a question ; as if we decorate the table so well , than where should we serve the food dishes,? as on the table there is no room to keep the food....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, Lori! Looks to me that there's plenty of room for serving dishes between the place setting and in the corners. I like the white and black with the soft blue accent.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table! You combined the masculine and feminine brilliantly! I LOVE the idea of using garlands to encircle the place setting. I am stealing that idea for sure:):) What a nice evening it must have been!!!
ReplyDeleteLIKE!!! Congratulations to the families and the couple!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! i love the greenery added.
ReplyDeleteb
What a pretty tablescape!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Table setting. Love the leaves around the plates:)
ReplyDeleteThe perfect mixture of masculine and feminine! Love the lanterns and the greenery. The touches of burlap are beautiful. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
It's beautiful; love the touches of blue.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy