Cocktails and Caviar

Cocktails and Caviar was selected by D Weddings to design two tables that will be featured in the up coming Spring 07 issue. Creative Director, Cory Morrison was asked to design two tables with a common theme. One that would transcend from a "bridal luncheon" into an elegant "evening reception" table.

Having completed a very successful colaboration with Neiman Marcus on the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes, Cory decided to team with the Fort Worth Bridal Registry's Gabrielle Ryan, to create two more stunning tables. "When I think of Spring, I think of Butterflies and breathtaking displays of color.", says Morrison.

Anna Weatherley's "Springtime in Budapest" was selected for the lunch table. "This pattern has a sophisticated whimiscal quality...", Morrison continues. From there, he was to select a color palette and choose the perfect linen combination. "I like to incorporate an unexpected accent color to add punch to the table." Turquoise was the accent color Morrison selected which can be found in the custom painted chivar chairs and the sugar paste butterflies on the wonderfully whimsical cake designed by Laurn of Fancy Cake by Lauren. Floral Director, Jaye Dargan, completes the sophisticated yet whimsical feeling of this table by selecting a collection of flowers that appear to be plucked from the garden just before the guests arrive.

For an elegant evening approach that kept to Morrison's butterly motif, he "brought the color palette a step higher with the fabric choices", selected from Mosaic and BBJ Linens. Cornsilk yellow bengaline fabric was topped off by a pale pink silk pintuck, then accented with a canary yellow crystal drop.



An impressive floral arrangement holds true to pink and yellow color palette. The addition of preserved Blue Morphia butterflies, direct from Austrailia, echo the Versace Butterfly china Morrison selected for this table. This formal design is for the bride "looking for something traditional yet a little daring... a little outside of the box." Morrison says.

Cory was given creative license to choose the setting in which the table would be photographed. Hotel Crescent Court was the perfect location for both the luncheon and the reception.