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?
Posted by: Emily@oncewed | July 25, 2008 at 07:35 PM
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. :)
Posted by: Chelsea | July 25, 2008 at 07:48 PM
i love the custom napkins, and you're so spot on with the chairs and minimal centerpieces. beautiful job!
Posted by: erica | July 25, 2008 at 09:08 PM
gorgeous colors! beautiful job.
Posted by: jacqueline | July 26, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Chelsea, you have found your calling! This looks amazing!
Posted by: Ansley | July 26, 2008 at 01:33 AM
it all looks very sweet and relaxing! I love all of the orange.
Posted by: rachel | July 26, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Gorgeous! The colors are great and I love, love that top photo!
Posted by: mary | July 26, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Gorgeous my dear! You know I am all about the oranges...so Jacqueline Veissid....love it!
Posted by: mrs. french | July 26, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Beautiful work, what a gorgoues setting. those trees are stunning with the light!
Posted by: nadia Dole | July 26, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Amazing work, as always! And what a gorgeous setting. The guests must have been mesmerized!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | July 28, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Gorgeous - really gorgeous!
Posted by: Kathryn | July 28, 2008 at 09:22 AM
so pretty...love the centerpieces + color palette especially -- so simple and so perfect.
Posted by: joslyn | July 28, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Beautiful! You did such a wonderful job -- everything looked just lovely. {Hope you had a fantastic weekend!}
Posted by: this is glamorous | July 29, 2008 at 10:42 AM
The bowl of oranges with dahlias is totally summery. You've created an amazing scene for a party!
Posted by: Brooke | August 03, 2008 at 07:35 PM