Head Tables that Rock

Check out these inspirational head table ideas:

Black pintuck table cloth, pink napkins, rose petals with votive candles

Chocolate satin overlay scalloped and birch trees with hanging votives

White table skirt and blue uplighting

Aqua blue organza overlay, aqua blue napkins, white chair covers and aqua blue sashes

Pink satin table cloth, black organza swirl overlay, black napkins, pink satin sashes, and chargers



Aqua blue polycotton table cloth, white polycotton overlay, backdrop with white and aqua polycotton

Pink satin table cloth with pink satin sash

Backdrop with white scalloped linens

Black table cloth, pink satin overlay, black chair covers with black satin sashes

Scalloped black overlay on white table cloth

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Take Your Event Decor from Blah to Gorgeous in 4 Simple Ways

Have you ever walked into a reception or party excited to see the hosts personality entrenched in the decor only to see a bare room with standard amenities? Your thoughts probably were...nothing. More than likely, there was nothing in the decor that caught your eye or left you speechless.

Many people shy away from adding style to their decor because they feel it is too pricey or they have a fear of doing "too much." You can fancy up your decor without breaking the bank or risking simplicity. Here are 4 decor ideas to take your big event a step above all others and leave your guests in awe:

1. Lighting Design- Lighting is all the rave in event design because of its impact. It can add drastic effects to decor. Lighting can be as simple (a few uplights around the room) or complex (a complete wash of color) as you would like for it to be.View our article below on lighting design to see which effect will work best for your event.

2. Centerpieces with Pizazz- Traditional centerpieces are typically a floral arrangement in blooms of various colors neatly placed in the center of the table. Nowadays, there are many non floral centerpieces that can make a drastic impact on your event and set it apart from the norm. From rented lamps, feathers, candles and birch, these centerpieces will give your guests a glimpse of your personality and style.

3. Table Accents and Linens: Selecting your decor truly starts with your table linens and accents such as napkins and chargers. The standard white table linens and basic banquet chairs are now considered a bore. Spice things up by adding colored linens to bring out your color scheme. To add even more drama, choose linens with fabric that compliments your venue and brings out the ambiance. For an elegant and sophisticated affair, choose satin or crushed taffeta linens. For a swanky, look choose pinched taffeta.

Don't want to pay for a full table cloth? Add an overlay instead. An overlay is a smaller version of a table cloth that drapes over the cloth. It is less than half the cost of a table linen yet can provide the same effect.

For a touch of glam, add chargers to your table. Such a small addition can have a powerful impact.

For details or a price quote on any of the above items contact us: info@lefabuleux.com

Purchasing Linens from Internet Only Company or Local Store

I recently received a call from a bride requesting a price quote for table linens, napkins, and chair covers for her wedding. I gave her the information that she requested. She compared our prices to the that of several Internet based businesses. She then made the choice to go with an Internet based company because the costs were less. Three days before her wedding, the bride called me to say her order arrived from the Internet based company filled with wrinkles from shipping. At that point, her choices were to 1. spend the next 2-3 days before her wedding ironing the linens, 2. go with the linens in their current condition and hope the wrinkles go unnoticed by her guests and still pull off the same affect or 3. pay twice for her linens by ordering an additional set from a local company.

Unfortunately, this is a scenario that happens quite often to many consumers. They simply do not think to ask if the linens will arrive wrinkle free or if the linens will suffer from wrinkles after shipping. Typically, when ordering products from a local company such as ours, Le Fabuleux Events, the linens are pressed before pick up/delivery and do not incur any additional damage from being smushed into a box for shipping. So before you place your next order from an Internet based firm, make sure you get the answers you need to make the best decision for you.

Glamorous Events with Draping

Want to hide an eyesore or an ugly wall in your venue? Add a backdrop to cover up the issues. A backdrop can easily convert the eyesores into a thing of beauty. Your guests will be in awe of your backdrop while paying no attention to the venue's gentle issues.

Backdrops can also be used to add some spice and elegance to your venue. Jazz up your headtable by adding a backdrop of sheer panels behind it. Bring out your color scheme while adding glamour to your event with a backdrop of colored fabrics. Contact us for a price quote: info@lefabuleux.com

Fall Colors for Kentlands Mansion Garden

Check out the pics from the garden of the Kentlands Mansion Bridal Show. Table linens and decor provided by Le Fabuleux Events

Bar Mitvah with an Elegant 007 Theme

When young Noah came to me and said he wanted a 007 themed Bar Mitzvah, I became excited as all of the ideas began to bubble around in my head. However, I found out more about what he envisioned before I began spewing forth my ideas.

Noah and I along with his parents chatted several times and came up with some ideas to give Noah a swanky event and to conjure up the spirit of 007 himself:

We wanted the event to have the sleek look that Bond represented, so we decided on a color scheme of navy blue, black and silver. The color scheme was delivered by stylish silver and black table linens in polycotton, satins and pintucks. For the dinner tables, we accented the linens with blue napkins and martini glasses as centerpieces filled with colored MnMs. The place card and gift tables were accented with silver satin overlays.

Of course 007 would not attend an event without his favorite drink, the martini. Martini bars filled with tasty spirits were in the ballroom and on the patio for the adults. For the kids, there was a "mocktini" bar (a non alcoholic drink of Noah's favorite strawberry lemonade).

The event also featured a large poster of Noah as 007 himself in his swankiest suit with the casino royale background. For entertainment, there was a kid friendly DJ that kept the kids dancing. There was also a room with a Nintendo Wii on a big screen for the kids that needed a break from all of the dancing.

At the end of the evening, Noah was very pleased with his party. He and his friends had so much fun they were fast at sleep within an hour after the party ended.

Let's Talk about Wedding Arches and Arbors

Nothing says this is a wedding ceremony quite the way wedding arches and arbors do. From traditional to trendy, there are soooo many types of arches to choose from. More importantly, there are now even more ways to decorate them.

Classic brass arch. Preferably for indoor use.

Having fun with kissing balls in various colors.

Tulle and draping decorate this garden arbor.

Red silk roses and organza are added to this arch to enahnce wrought iron.

For a more classic look, a traditional white arch surrounded by arrangements perfect for the couple that wants more emphasis on the ceremony.

The Inn at Vint Hill Bridal Show

The Inn at Vint Hill Bridal Show was held

on Thursday Sept. 30th. Brides, grooms and party planners from all around came

out to view the gorgeous mansion, its rolling green hills and beautiful architecture. They were also able to speak with vendors such as photographers, planners and designers while sampling delicious food prepared by the chef.

The event was planned by Heather Farewell of Ms. Sophia's Weddings. Floral arrangements by Devers Design, table linens and decor provided by Le Fabuleux Events and wine sampling by Loudon Valley Winery.

Satin and pintuck linens, sashes and chargers provided by Le Fabuleux Events.

The Surprising Impact of Table Overlays

Table overlays are making a huge hit in event decor this year. I have decorated several weddings and events using table overlays and continue to receive a number of requests for them. Gone are the days of table runners because table overlays are here to stay!There are many reasons why table overlays are in such demand. For one, table overlays make a bolder statement than table runners without being overpowering as a full colored table cloth. An overlay will add a simple hint of color to your existing linens.

Secondly, it can be fun to decorate using overlays. With all of the color, material and size options available, overlays can be used to incorporate your color scheme and jazz up your venue. Want to be more adventurous?

Layer several overlays using various colors and sizes to really make a statement.

Finally, overlays are inexpensive. In most cases, they are almost half the cost of a table cloth and still provide a similar impact. For more details on pricing or ideas, contact us: info@lefabuleux.com

How I Threw a Fab Party in My Backyard.

So my husband was all set to graduate on May 15th from the GWU MBA program. This calls for a celebration, I thought to myself. After my husband agreed to the idea of a party in his honor, I immedialty began to put a plan of action together. My goal: to plan a terrific celebratory event for my hubby and his friends to enjoy.

First thing on the agenda was to identify a venue for this event. I started by contacting the facilities that I've worked with in the past....all booked for May 15th. I then began to contact other facilties such as hotels, lounges, restaurants, country clubs etc. still to no avail ..... all booked for May 15th. After making a bigillion phone calls across the DMV, the light bulb finally went off- throw the party at home in my backyard! I couldn't believe I did not think of that any sooner.

My hubby was thrilled to know that the party was going to be held at our home. For him, it meant we would save money on renting a venue. But the issue then became how to make a boring backyard appear as fun and festive as a venue.

I had to consider the type of atmosphere I wanted for this event. For this party, I wanted the feel of a casual yet stylish barbecue similar to the the look of an outfit consisting of jeans, heels and a fancy blouse- casual but chic.

My husband's favorite color is blue so I used aqua blue and paired it with black for a trendy color scheme which became the focal point for the decor. I decided to decorate the backyard using cocktail tables in black and aqua to bring out the color scheme. I also used balloon bouquets as the centerpieces and lanterns for lighting.

For the food, I decided to call the highly regarded Famous Dave's to bring some of their finest barbecue and sides. Chicken, ribs, potato salad and baked beans were on the menu.

Next, we hired a DJ and set him up in the basement. My basement was then converted into a swanky U Street lounge equipped with a dance floor. I gave him a list of great BBQ tunes and allowed him to play throughout the night.

We invited some of my husband's family, friends, co workers and classmates and let the party begin. Everyone raved about the decor, food and fun. This was probably one of the least expensive events I have ever planned and one that I had the most fun planning. See, it does not require a swanky venue to plan a fab party. Just good food, great friends and a touch of creativity.