For those of you who don’t know what the New York Tabletop Market is, you’ve been missing out! The Tabletop trade show features the new lines from our favorite designers, the newest trends in the kitchen and the up-and-coming tabletop designers of 2011. So you might be wondering why you should care (if your not in love with tabletop designs, like me)?

The new items debuting at the Tabletop Market this year, could be on your registry next year! As the Tabletop Market takes place, those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to attend, can catch the little glimpses that the designers reveal. So go ahead and take look, you may be seeing it in your department store when it’s time to register.

Martha Stewart revealed her green inspired tabletop, in time for Earth Day. Photo Credit:Martha Stewart

Lenox debuted china designed by Marchesa. Photo Credit: Lenox.

Kitchen Debut by Peking Handicraft. Photo Credit: Peking Handicraft

The new Itailian Berti Cutlery. Photo Credit: Martha Stewart.

Richard Ginori's twist on basic white china. Photo Credit: Richard Ginori.

I discovered this amazing Glam-Rock Tablescape, produced by Haute Couture Linens in California. Even though it isn’t my style, I love all the amazing details that they added to the overall look. There are many brides that are looking for an edgy rock-style look for their wedding. I think this tablescape is the most formal and fabulous way of doing so! Between the candles, flatware and florals, every little detail was carefully thought out to create this tablescape.

Photo Credit: Haute Couture Linens

I read a LOT of celebrity gossip blogs. I find myself to get even more excited when they cover celebrity events or dinners because as a planner I sit here and check to see if the plates are in the right place and how great the overall decor/theme looks.  And of course think of ways to see how I can do their next event!

I was pleasantly pleased when I saw the pictures from Tyler Perry’s after party. The overall design was simplistic yet chic.  What do you think?

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We just wanted to thank everyone that came out and supported the NotWedding. This year was a smashing success and it was all due to the vendors and brides that came out to soak up the inspiration. The vendors were able to create 30×30 environments so not only were you able to get a tablescape for inspiration, but also experience the entire space from ceremony to reception. There were also couples for each environment.

Here are some teaser images from the amazing Hollie Lytle.

Now here is your chance to attend the only UN-BRIDAL Event in Atlanta! Just because we love you and want to see you there, we would love for you to attend as our VIP guest. Run too Not Wedding Atlanta site and enter ILOVEAO to receive 10 dollars off admission.  This goes for all brides, industry pros, or those that just love seeing environmental inspiration.  Act fast before the tickets sell out. This is definitely one event that you would not want to miss before wedding season is upon us.

Some of the top wedding and event vendors in Atlanta got together to and put together several tablescapes to be used in the current issue of Atlanta Occasions magazine.

We knew that we wanted to overall feel to be mod, seventies inspired but with tons of color popping out in all of the details.  We ended up with three wonderfully designed tables. Each with their own personality and feel against the Atlanta backdrop.

Inspiration Station: Sherbet Chic

There was a dedicated team of professionals to make the shoot happen.

Location: Ventanas Atlanta

Coordination: ellyB Events

Photography: Ben Vigil

Florals & Decor: Amy Osaba

Linens: I Do Linens

Cake/cupcakes: Sugarplum Visions

Tableware: Owen Lawrence / Bloomingdales

Hair & Makeup: Scoobie West, H.S. West Hair & Makeup

Invitations: Sandi Spells Designs

Wedding Dress(es): Priscilla of Boston

Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited

Venue lighting: Active Production & Design

Photo assistant: John Ellis

Look at the view we had to work with. Simply breathtaking.

Stay tuned as I bring you additional press from this great magazine.

Source: Ideal Home Magazine

Around the table there are compliments of a plum chandelier, cranberry votives and table runner with matching glassware and decor. The use of texture is brought in with the ribbon tied around the flatware and feather accenting the bread dish. Everything screams cohesive.

From the runways of the Special Event Show to the tablescape design challenges hosted by NACE, one item that was sure to be present in the design are domed pedstal dishes.

Adding much more than a way to serve your desert, these beauties can serve as the focal point to your event. In an array of colors and shapes and sizes, they can even be reused after the main event has taken place. Here are some of our faves.



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Source: Kim Vallee Blog
Here is the dome being used in a tablescape design

Damask has been the “it” design this year. Here at ellyB, we can not get enough of it. One of the greatest ways to showcase the design is through tablescapes. We think these pictures will give some inspiration to all the fellow Damask fans out there. Enjoy!

Other ways to incorporate the theme:

Damask Aisle Runner: Mind Weiss

Table Numbers: White Aisle

Favor Tins: Wedding Things

Silk Damask Throw Pillow: Wrapables