Here are a few pictures of the party (there aren’t really any of the
pool!). The house is a huge brick colonial with formal boxwood gardens
and the architecture around the pool is also very formal and classic so
I convinced the client to spend more money on Chivari chairs instead of
on big centerpieces. They really suited the landscape and architecture.
Plus, I didn’t want to distract from the pretty gardens with big
centerpieces. We had some custom napkins made to add a pop of color and
a homey touch to the rental linens. She bought lots of pretty striped
pillows and bolsters from Pottery Barn for the pool area. The whole
thing was orange, hot pink and aqua. The tables were set between a huge
allee of trees in the center of the property.
Chelsea, I love those napkins! Where did you get them custom made?
It was a pretty good deal. I bought the fabric and a local event rental/production company cut and serged the edges to make napkins. They charged $1 per napkin. With the cost of labor, the cost of fabric, and the time I charged the client for researching and coordinating the ended up being around $3 each and she gets to keep them for future parties. It added a nice touch so everything didn’t look so cookie cutter with the rentals and it also added color without adding gobs of flowers. 🙂
i love the custom napkins, and you’re so spot on with the chairs and minimal centerpieces. beautiful job!
gorgeous colors! beautiful job.
Chelsea, you have found your calling! This looks amazing!
it all looks very sweet and relaxing! I love all of the orange.
Gorgeous! The colors are great and I love, love that top photo!
Gorgeous my dear! You know I am all about the oranges…so Jacqueline Veissid….love it!
Beautiful work, what a gorgoues setting. those trees are stunning with the light!
Amazing work, as always! And what a gorgeous setting. The guests must have been mesmerized!
Gorgeous – really gorgeous!
so pretty…love the centerpieces + color palette especially — so simple and so perfect.
Beautiful! You did such a wonderful job — everything looked just lovely. {Hope you had a fantastic weekend!}
The bowl of oranges with dahlias is totally summery. You’ve created an amazing scene for a party!