Event Essentials: Colored Glassware
We love a tabletop (obviously). There is ABSOLUTELY nothing we love more than setting an elevated table for even the most everyday events. The mixture of colors, patterns, textures…its an essential to entertaining..no…LIVING glamorously. And we are girls who love some glamor. Our Commander in Chic, Rachael Glaws, is often asked for her tips and tricks of setting the perfect table. So today as we wanted to touch on an easy element for elevation of any tablescape that is often overlooked in event design (“and you guys I’m currently OBSESSED with it!” -Rachael) …… colored glassware!
When looking for a pop of color at an event, florals, chargers, linens, or even lighting are the usual options, but the trend of using colored or textured glassware has seen a resurgence and we are loving it! While you never want your table to appear gaudy or overwhelming, we think the right use of colored glassware can really make a statement. We have some tips to make sure you’re using this trend to make your table truly fabulous.
1. Functionality – make sure your glassware is appropriate to the style of your event and can serve it’s purpose. Of course we want the tablescape to look fantastic, but your guests also need to be able to use their glasses. If you have colored mason jars but are serving champagne, that simply won’t work.
2. Don’t be afraid of contrast- mix a colored wine glass with clear drinking glasses or try multiple colors within your event’s color palette. We always love an eclectic table setting!
3. Don’t stop at color- texture, shape, sizes, play with them all! Try using milk glassware or antique cranberry glass to your table setting.
Always the Mise en place Curateur extraordinaire, Rachael, likes to do a trial run and mockup of her planned place settings before the big event. This allows her to see where she’s going creatively and work out any kinks, so she can make sure it all works together before the show. We HIGHLY recommend doing the same for your events. While colors and textures may work together in your mind, playing with them all in front of you takes the stress of having to rearranged on event day if everything doesn’t work quite how you imagined it.
MOST of all - have fun with it - it’s a party after all! and If we inspired you to do some entertaining this holiday weekend - tag us on the ‘Gram @rgievents #eventessentials - happy partying!
