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Event Design Ideas: Playing With Opposites

February 18, 2014 Filed Under: Setting the Stage, Soiree Spotlights

Sophisticated and rustic? Shimmer and timber? How do you marry opposing design elements into an elegant event backdrop? Watch Vibrant Table’s Kurt Beadell describe his inspiration for this stunning holiday party at the Portland Art Museum.

More Eye Candy

Here are a few stunning shots from the talented Ambient Sky Studios, who also created the video above. Based in Portland, Oregon, we cannot say enough wonderful things about Ambient Sky!

Lighting played a crucial role. Hanging globes and stage backdrop conjure snow, while candles represent a warm hearth.

Lighting played a crucial role. Hanging globes and stage backdrop conjure snow, while candles represent a warm hearth.

These amazing linens from La Tavola create a rich, textural backdrop.

These amazing linens from La Tavola create a rich, textural backdrop.

Details of pine cones, winter greens, and raw-cut branches create a woodland feel.

Details of pine cones, winter greens, and raw-cut branches create a woodland feel.

Hanging snow globes with 'snow' and twinkling fairy lights add height.

Hanging snow globes with ‘snow’ and twinkling fairy lights add height.

Vibrant Table's menu incorporated earthy flavors to complement the rustic theme.

Vibrant Table’s menu incorporated earthy flavors to complement the rustic theme.

Salmon Tartar with creme fraiche and caviar on a cucumber round.

Salmon Tartar with creme fraiche and caviar on a cucumber round.

A majestic dessert display offers home-style treats.

A majestic dessert display offers home-style treats.

Self-Serve-Smore-Bar

Reminiscent of nights around the campfire, a self-serve Smores Bar is a popular hit.

What a Winter Wonderland!

What a Winter Wonderland!

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