A hint of Spring is in the air, creating the a perfect setting for the Van Gogh Up Close exhibit to open to the public at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Inspired by Van Gogh, the Dutch Post-Impressionist noted for his bold color and rough beauty, TableArt,  Eventions Productions and Stephen Starr Events created a memorable Opening Gala for the Van Gogh Up Close exhibition. A special thanks to the fabulous Marie Labbancz who captured the evening with her incredible photography.

The evening began by leading guests up the Great Stair Hall
through a path of blooming branches.
The Eventions Team added dramatic branch gobo’s. The effect was spectacular!

The contrast between the modern square mirrored charger
and the navy shimmer linen was elegant and dramatic.

Guest tables were placed around the Upper Balcony overlooking the Great Stair Hall.
Trailing down the center of each table were modern still life floral arrangements created from oncidium orchids, craspedia, fringed tulips and calla lilies accented
with birch branches and twinkling lights.

An amazing image captured by Marie Labbancz.

Twinkling lights in the arrangements could be seen from across the balcony.
For added ambience loose lavender rose petals were placed inside LED votives.

It was a pleasure to work with each of the talented professionals
to create a memorable evening celebrating Vincent Van Gogh.

For more information on the Van Gogh “Up Close” exhibit,
please visit
www.philamuseum.org

During our last staff meeting, we revisited many of the weddings, celebrations and events produced by TableArt in 2011.

While reminscing about our events,
we picked a few “Favorite 2011 Moments” to share with you.

Many thanks to the talented photographers behind the lens.

Location -  Le Meridien Hotel, Philadelphia
Photographer – Scott Lewis Images

Dramatic Entrances

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – Artisano Iron Works and Gallery
Photographer – Shane Carpenter Photography

Location – Philadelphia Museum of Art
Lighting – Eventions Productions
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Details

Wedding Program
Designer – Two Paper Dolls
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

European Napkin Detail
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Personalized Place Card Votives
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Simply Beautiful Linen Favor Bags
Designer – Two Paper Dolls
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Unique Placecards

Location – Sweetwater Farm
Paper Detail – Morgann Hill Designs
Photographer – Joseph Gidjumis Photography

Location – Peche at Sherman Mills
Paper Detail – Two Paper Dolls
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Location – Le Meridien Hotel
Paper Detail – Pen and Paper
Photographer – Scott Lewis Images

Stunning Guest Tables

Location – Har Zion Temple
Lighting – Eventions Productions
Photographer – Philip Gabriel Photography

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer -Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – Tangerine
Photographer -Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer -Marie Labbancz Photography

Candlelight Wedding Lunch
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Location – URBN
Photographer – Marnie Cullen

Staying Inspired Together

Staying at tops of trends with NYC field trips to Flower Mart and NYC Gift Shows.

Checking out the latest linen styles at with Ruth Fischul in New York.

We all remembered this moment when we saw this image!
Rainy skies cleared and we were able to change the indoor “rain plan” ceremony to the original outdoor ceremony at The Horticultural Center.

Stepping Stones Scholars, Inc.
Tent – Event Quip
Location – Philadelphia Museum of Art

2012
Year of Creativity

Whatever your style may be – rustic, modern or urban eclectic – we look forward to designing a unique concept that gives you the most creative and exceptional event.

Please call
610.355.1722
to schedule an appointment to meet with a
TableArt Event Designer

Since 1824, The Franklin Institute has honored the greatest men and women of science, engineering,and technology. The Franklin Institute Awards are among the
oldest and most prestigious comprehensive science awards in the world.

This year, the brightness of spring was celebrated
and every room was in full bloom at The Franklin Institute.

Sometimes, paradoxically, mix and matching textures, scales and pattern
can make the most dynamic events. The key is to work with an established dominant element.
In this case, the crisp color palette of orange and white was balanced by the use of gold
as a neutral. Modern acrylic chairs popped against the classic interior architecture.

How a flower is expressed makes a centerpiece memorable.
A traditional orange carnation was given plenty of personality
designed as a whimsical sphere placed on top of glass bubble glass containers.
The zebra pattern on the Mulberry Gold linen complimented the scale of the spheres perfectly.

Beautiful amber uplighting provided by Moore Events surrounded the perimeter of the room.

The Ming Moon Linen grounded the over the top arrangement of white hydrangea, white hawaiin dendrobeum orchids,
mokara orchids and orange roses designed on acrylic pedestals.

Beautiful and Bright!

Let’s face it, there are many talented, creative people in the event industry that have passion for their work and individual style. TableArt was honored to have Laura Lerner,
Meetings and Special Events Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia,
take the time to send us the following:

“I was at the Franklin Institute Science Awards Gala last night and the first thing I asked
when I walked in was who did the flowers.  Of course it was Table Art!!!
Everything you did was beautiful from the centerpieces on the Hors d’Oeuvres/Dessert Tables
to the centerpieces upstairs for the dinner… absolutely LOVED them all.”

From all of us at TableArt, many thanks Laura for taking the time to share your kinds words.

Please visit our website
www.tableart.net