bar mitzvah

Taking Place Cards to a New Level

11:12 AM

Place cards can be so important at events. People like to know where they are sitting and whom they are sitting with. Traditionally, place cards have been the white folded cardstock with fancy written names. That look is timeless and elegant. But we like to have a little fun with our place cards and tie them directly into the the theme of the event to set the tone from the very beginning. Below are some of our favorites.

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cassette tape place cards

The guests at this hip-hop themed Bar Mitzvah were greeted with cassette tape place cards on our graffiti painted boombox. Each label had the name of the guest and the table, which was named for the guests of honor's favorite band. They were attached to the board with strips of velcro so they could easily be taken off and saved by the guests. 


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movie ticket place cards

When we produced and styled this Cinema themed Bat Mitzvah we knew we wanted to make a statement at the entrance. What better way than to hang movie ticket place cards on clear fishing wire strung between red velvet curtains? We added movie reels and dramatic lighting to 
complete the look.  

superhero place cards

superhero place cards

For one of our corporate clients we produced an entire weekend meeting with the Superhero theme. The finale was a banquet dinner. Along with lighting, floral and customized letters of the company we had individual place cards designed after super hero comic books. The stands were also customized and designed specifically for the event. 

 winter wonderland, snowflake, place cards, sweet 16

snowflake place cards

For our Winter Wonderland Sweet 16 we decided to make each place card from snowflakes and hang them on clear fishing wire as well. We added 12" and 14" crystal snowflakes around and withing the place cards to give it a sophisticated feel. Then we uplit the entire structure with blue lighting. 

bat mitzvah

Linen Lust

7:15 AM


If its wrong to get excited about linens, then I don't want to be right! Last week while looking on the website of one of my favorite linen suppliers - Cloth Connection - my blood pressure went up and I felt dizzy with designer's high. I was like a housewife at a Twilight premier - inappropriately giddy! The new additions are so stylish and fashionable I just couldn't take it - Citrus Pucci (pictured above)? Yes please!

I often promote the impact of a great linen and justify its cost by having a small centerpiece (or none at all in some cases). These babies are show stoppers and will have an unexpected visual impact at your event. Don't shun these loud prints for weddings...think of them as a fabulous dress; to make it work everything else should be simple. Here are some of my favorite choices.

Emerald Tye Dye Paylette - gives the illusion of a mystical sea. Makes me think of mermaids, which means it MUST be cool.

Chocolate Cirque Taffeta - gives a masculine elegance. I don't think the picture does this linen justice but the rich chocolate color with copper and silver swirl appliques is really special and lends a Moroccan feel.
Damask Flock Taffetas - such a classic pattern but with the red and white it brings a modern twist. I love this look because it is chic but not overly feminine.

Black and White Pucci - this line is truly inspiring, with so many colors to choose from and such an ornate design it really will be what everyone is talking about at your event. I don't know what event this is for but the lines in the linen seem to reflect the jazz picture on the wall. The centerpieces are simple with feathers, however, those carnation balls are HUGE! Yes, you just read that correctly!
Blackberry Crushed Shimmer - I have used this crushed shimmer line a lot, and especially at weddings. Its just so pretty! It definitely shimmers and reflects light beautifully.

I hope you have fun getting inspired by all the linen choices and use something gorgeous at your next event.