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TABLESCAPING IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST TRENDS AROUND RIGHT NOW FOR CREATING A STYLISH DINNER SETTING , AND IT ’ S BECOMING MORE POPULAR IN WEDDINGS TOO AS COUPLES SEEK TO ELEVATE THEIR AESTHETIC . SARAH COLEMAN FROM BEYOND THE TABLE IS A SPECIALIST IN TABLESCAPING , WHO ’ S GOT CREATING BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS DOWN TO A FINE ART . SHE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF MAKING YOUR WEDDING TABLE A BESPOKE REFLECTION OF YOUR PERSONALITY AS A COUPLE
WHAT IS TABLESCAPING ? Tablescaping is the art of curating and styling a beautiful table offering a desirable destination and setting for a dinner party or wedding breakfast to take place .
HAS TABLESCAPING BECOME MORE POPULAR FOR WEDDINGS ? I think tablescaping has always been around in some way shape or form but we are now focusing more on this element of a wedding as part of the overall aesthetic of the celebration . Guests can spend a lot of time around the table so wedding couples are utilising this time to inject their personality and personal touches into their tablescapes to create memorable moments and a wow factor as well as a beautiful backdrop for photos .
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST TRENDS YOU ’ RE SEEING AT THE MOMENT FOR WEDDING TABLES ? Florals are huge at the moment and we are seeing some incredible elaborate installations as well as creative mixes of stems . I am loving ombre style floral centerpieces paired with different coloured candles as well as clusters of single florals rather than mixed bunches .
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE AESTHETIC OR A FAVOURITE EVENT YOU ’ VE DONE THE TABLESCAPING FOR ? I focus on small intimate celebrations where I can really work with my clients to create something unique . Pink and red have my heart this year and I ’ m loving striking colour palettes rather than the more traditional pastel hues .
IF YOU ’ RE THINKING OF TABLESCAPING FOR YOUR WEDDING , WHERE ARE SOME GOOD PLACES TO GET INSPIRATION FROM ? Pinterest is fantastic for inspiration but remember to manage expectations - Instagram is also a great source for inspirations searching on hashtags such as # tablescape and # weddingtablescape . I always encourage my clients to think of what they want their tablescape to embody rather than copying what everyone else is doing . It ’ s amazing to see a couple ’ s personality shine through the setting .
IS THERE ANYTHING A COUPLE NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF WHEN IT COMES TO TABLESCAPING FOR THEIR WEDDING ? Functionality is key . You want your guests to be comfortable whilst they are sat ( often for a good few hours ) so allow your guests enough space and ensure that the eyeline around the table isn ’ t interrupted . Also consider your menu , is the tablescape conducive to what your caterer is serving ? You want to create a holistic and seamless service .
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