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Monochromatic Intrigue
A monochromatic color scheme does not need to be boring – as demonstrated in this holiday party at The Portland Art Museum.
Portland Art Museum
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Modern Mandap
A modern mandap is garnished with moss balls, orchids, and blue LED lights.
Kevin Meyers Photography
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From All Angles
Are there varying floor heights at your venue? Will your table be seen from above or below? Plan your table decor with that in mind.
Holland Studios
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Winter Theme
As featured in Portland Bride & Groom, this winter tablescape is a far cry from stark white.
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Easter Brunch
Spring colors and geometric centerpieces of tightly-bunched single blooms make this Easter tablescape fresh and modern. Featured in Portland Bride & Groom.
Portland Bride & Groom
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Holiday party at Leftbank (Video)
A modern winter wonderland holiday party that is far from boring.
Leftbank Annex • Ambient Sky Video
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Feathers & Photos
A table is personalized with photos of the bride and groom. Ostrich feather centerpieces – reminding us of flappers – are used instead of traditional floral centerpieces.
Evrim Icoz Photography
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Masterpieces in 3-D
Tableaus make interesting focal points and are great ways to incorporate your event theme. This tableau was inspired by the still lifes of Rembrandt van Rijn.
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Lighting Makes a Difference! (Video)
Lighting can completely alter the feel of a ballroom. Here columns are uplit in magenta. Black drape enhances the effect.
Evrim Icoz Photography • Ambient Sky Video
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Interview with Kurt Beadell (Video)
Creative Director Kurt Beadell shares his inspiration behind "Riches of a City", gala celebrating the opening of an exhibit featuring local Portland Artists.
Portland Art Museum
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A Candle in the Dark
We are naturally attracted to light. Illuminate tents, dance floors and pathways at outdoor evening events.
Jingzi Photography
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Decorating a Tent
This tent uses string lights, hand-made paper crane garlands and simple table runners to delight the eye.
Leah Nash Photography
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Fall Color Scheme
Sunset tones accented with rich eggplant warm this tabletop design.
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It's All About Presentation
These custom-made light boxes can be used to display hors d'ouevres, joined together to make a bar, or scattered around the room in place of tall bistro tables.
Brian Lee Photography
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A Walk Through Versailles
Vibrant Table angled tables and topiaries to imply distance. Add a fountain and projected image and The Grand Ballroom is transformed into this famous Parisian garden.
Evrim Icoz Photography
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Retro Brunch
Kitsch takes on a retro cool in this Portland Bride & Groom tabletop feature.
Portland Bride & Groom
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Let There Be Light
Multi-colored moonballs are an inexpensive but dynamic lighting option.
Jamie Bosworth Photographer
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Add Interest to Your Buffets
Scatter flowers, vines, or props that work with your theme to create attractive buffets.
Jamie Bosworth Photographer
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Color & Texture
A beautiful tablecloth completely transforms these otherwise simple bistro tables.
David Barss Photographer
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Plan for Props
Tented reception with checkerboard dance floor.
Evrim Icoz Photography
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Organic Candelabra
A freshly cut manzanita branch is draped with hanging candle holders – imparting a patio feel to Zenith Vineyard's Grand Ballroom.
Soul Mates Photography
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Washes of Color
Lighting can completely change the feel of a ballroom. Here the off-white Fields Ballroom assumes the color of a tropical sunset.
Portland Art Museum
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Creating Outdoor Rooms
Adding walls to your tent will protect your guests from rain and wind – essentially creating an outdoor patio.
Leah Nash Photography
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Light & Shadow
Vintage red Luminarc glassware and a carved metal candle holder cast warm shadows on a table.
Evrim Icoz Photography
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Gazebo & Gauze
This gazebo takes on a dreamy air with white tulle allowed to flow in the breeze.
Soul Mates Photography
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Function & Fashion
These umbrellas are not just an eye-catcher. They help to shelter the table should there be a spring mist.
Jamie Bosworth Photographer
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Dimension
Draped walls, hanging Chinese lanterns, newspaper topiaries and colorful pomander centerpieces create layers – adding dimension to this ballroom.