A Tablescape on a Grand Scale

For the wedding Saturday, tables were set outdoors at Heritage Acres. Old farm equipment, an old schoolhouse, charming signs and more evoked a sense of history.

White table cloths, gold napkins and table squares of dark pinky red with lines of gold and orange grounded the white dishes and glassware. The colours were perfect for a last hurrah to summer. 

The head table had runners instead of table squares. I found a great deal on tablecloths and bought 4 long ones to make runners for the head table and the serving tables. The table center squares were napkins in the same design.

The gold napkins were rented along with the dishes and tables.

Each table held a vase of dahlias, snapdragons, salal and twigs slightly raised on a slice of tree trunk. The vases were all thrifted - tones of green, golds, purple and pink. Trees cast long shadows across the area as we ate our dinner. 

The Bride wrapped fresh curly willow around each of the red wine bottles and let it dry.

Place cards were broken pieces of balsa wood washed with paint, then lettered and tied to the wine glasses.

The set up was gorgeous in the September sunshine. Not too hot, not too cold (until much later in the evening). The rain stayed away and a few stars twinkled high above us.

Katie, the Bride's Sister-in-law made a wonderful apple cake with a caramel filling, covered it with fondant and wrapped plastic twigs around it. Oh how yummy! The Bride made the cake stand in keeping with her woodsy theme. 


Yes, it was a lot of work. But I'm focusing on the beauty and on the joyful atmosphere created. It was a wonderful last hurrah to summer!

I'm linking this to Tablescape Thursday, hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Click on over for more gorgeous table settings.