The picturesque garden wedding is once again having a moment, and we have just the tablescapes to make your occasion look and feel aligned, elevated, and utterly unforgettable. Enchanted? We’re sure.
Right out of the garden gate, plein air weddings have a way of celebrating the moment with the kind of understated, elegant, and timeless charm that simply cannot be found in a ballroom. However, that doesn’t mean your wedding day aesthetic needs to subscribe to the pedestrian vanilla version of a pastoral wedding. No, no, no. After all, you are not a DIY bride, you are a P.O.S.H. bride. So, let’s lean into this pretty and pleasing aesthetic with a touch of leisure, sundrenched seating arrangements, and bequiling patterns that make your place setting planning a walk in the park. Below are three tricks to picking the perfect garden place setting, inspired by Silent Tea Events. We promise these aesthetics will have guests lingering a bit longer around the table.
STEP ONE: LEAN INTO NATURE’S PATTERNS
Like the natural world, the best porcelain designs follow their own unique pattern. Spode has long been the authority on bringing great British china, porcelain, and pottery to modern-day garden tables, inspired by the early Victorian era’s fascination with floral and fauna. The Standen Green is the perfect decorative ceramic colourway in the sundrenched design of this whimsical Lord of the Rings-inspired wedding ceremony and reception, designed and planned by the equally magical Silent Tea Events.
The pièce de résistance: Spode Morris & Co Standen Green
Power pairing: The Ivy Collection, Mottahedeh Lace Charger, Delilah Dinner Plate
Soft yet striking, this earthenware pattern by Spode reflects the gorgeous surrounding landscape while providing a charming contrast to the creamy floral filigree design of the Ivy Collection–the perfect shade of white for a sundrenched outdoor reception with a lifted design that speaks beautifully to Spode's greenery pattern.
With Spode as the prime pattern for the head table, the Mottahedeh Lace Charger played a strong supporting role as the guest reception’s statement charger in the delightful soft shade of Apple Green. Also to note, the very on-trend lacy overlay. Not only is lace having a moment, but it also shifts the atmosphere into an air of ease with minimal effort.
STEP 2: REFINE WITH VINTAGE & GILDED ACCENTS
This place setting is layered with restraint, the ultimate air of luxury. Instead of packing on more color, this tablescape curated select vintage and platinum elements.
The Kim Seybert Sahara Silver Charger and Contessa Silver Flatware do not compete with the natural beauty of the traditional garden party aesthetics. Rather, it elevates the entire look of the head table with an elemental touch, making this place setting rise to the importance of the occasion. Vintage, etched glassware sparkles with the platinum charger, lending an additional layer of surprise and delight for guests.
STEP 3: SAVOR THE MOMENT WITH SPINDLE SEATING
Nothing says welcome to the garden path like the beautiful alfresco design of the Spindle Chair. Picturesque and comfortable, it offers a playful yet polished chair for a well-heeled wedding crowd. Consider this style of seating to savor the conversations by candlelight long after the sun’s farewell for your next summer party or outdoor wedding.
Photography: Silent Tea Studios | Planning: Silent Tea Events | Floral: Wedfully Yours
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Planning your next garden party or outdoor soiree? We have everything under the sun to dress up your next stunning tablescape. Choose from our saturation of shades and endless pattern play from iconic heritage patterns and contemporary pieces to find a look that is uniquely your own.
Our one hard and fast rule for tablescape design is simple: Get out of the algorithm and live a little. If you are spending the weekend waiting on a table–or buying rather than renting, you aren’t doing it right. Dish up something fresh for each dinner party that honors everyone (and everything) you bring to the table.
We are proud to offer exclusive collaborations and iconic china patterns, like Ginori and Mottahedeh, to everyday collections from Lenox and Bitossi Home. Peruse our NEW ARRIVALS or search our entire CATALOG to find the perfect mix that speaks to your personal aesthetic and budget.
YOU HAVE ENOUGH ON YOUR PLATE
Contact your P.O.S.H. stylist today to set the table with this iconic collection or make an appointment to play with all of the patterns in our showroom. And just a little PSA that POSH does the dishes for you, along with delivery and pick-up.
