Setting the Table A table so nice we set it twice! Jennifer Wood of Brossie Belle helped us style this table two times with her darling vin- tage pieces. Here are her tips for creating the best setting. Tip #1: The 60/30/10 Color Rule. Gain color inspiration from your setting or your favorite vintage accessories and choose two to three colors. These may be in different shades or hues of the same color, but try to keep them all in the same family. As you can see from the photos, we divided our color palette into percentages of 60/30/10: 60 percent dominant color (creams, whites and naturals), 30 percent secondary color (fall colors—yellows, oranges, and browns) and 10 percent accent color (robin’s egg blue).
Tip #2: Re-use, Repurpose, Recycle. Never underesti- mate the power of repurposing—there’s nothing more rewarding than finding an old object and putting it to use again. These things may be old, but they are still useful and bring personality and charm to your setting—not to mention the possibilities are endless!
Tip #3: Less is More. It’s easy to get carried away when you have so many cute details and vintage gems you want to incorporate—especially
when you’re setting the table for more than six—but try to keep the clutter down to a minimum. Keep in mind that your guests will want their space too, and avoid overly large centerpieces that block views and impede the flow of conversation. Brossie Belle is a vintage rental company located in Kansas City connecting brides, event planners, photographers and designers to a large inventory of unique vintage décor for weddings, showers, backyard parties and photo shoots. Jennifer Wood (owner), became immersed in the industry during the planning of her own wedding—having since collected so many great vintage finds, she couldn’t help but pass them on to others. brossiebelle.com
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