Retro School-Theme Tabletop
So thrilled to share another Inspired Creations Contest wedding concept from the lovely Tammy Golson! In addition to the adorable cupcake escort cards, Tammy shared a beautiful and whimsical outdoor brunch idea with us.
Tammy and her team of Ana Dolan, Sofia Negron, and Gabrielle Aronas created a tabletop and brunch buffet with a subtle school theme and were inspired by office supplies found at Ikea, which they repurposed as vases and serving platters. The retro orange and green tabletop featured vintage soda bottles and kumquat centerpieces, and my favorite school-themed detail: No 2 pencils!
Place cards using titles like “Most Likely to Succeed” and “Foreign Exchange Student” in lieu of names, and in place of the traditional appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the menu read “Prerequisites”, “Electives”, and “Extra Credit”. Too cute!
The brunch buffet, which included lighter fare such as fresh fruit salad, salsas and dips, and asparagus, as well as cupcakes and a savory quiche, features a magazine holder as a vase and a three-tier inbox as a serving tray. So creative!
Storage bins and even stacks of paper were used to add height and dimension to the table.
By using affordable items from Ikea and flowers from a local market, Tammy and her team pulled this look together for less than $200 – amazing!
The following New York City wedding vendors contributed to this Inspired Creations Contest concept:
Styling – Tammy Golson Events
Floral and design – Gabrielle Aronas
Photography – Sofia Negron Photography
Stationery – Ana Dolan Couture Invitations and Paper Items
now this is unique and inspired!
I love this tablescape!!! The colors are absolutely perfect for summertime gatherings. And, who doesn’t like brunches? Love the idea of serving the food on the three-tier paper organizer.
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Food on paper trays, flowers in three-ring binder, storage boxes as risers…. simply delightful!
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RT @amiatEAD: Too cute: Orange Retro School-Themed Rooftop Brunch by @tammygolson http://su.pr/3iiEiX #iccontest
RT @amiatEAD: Too cute: Orange Retro School-Themed Rooftop Brunch from @tammygolson http://su.pr/3iiEiX #iccontest
Bravo, ladies! This is fantastic and clever! I hope you got to snack on those mini donuts after the shoot. :-)
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I loved that Tammy used everyday school supplies as serving trays, food holders etc. As soon as I saw this I thought it was the most creative idea I had ever seen. Would love to see an overall photo of the food display table! Thanks for having me be a part of this project.
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Thanks ladies for all the kind words, I really appreciate your comments!
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School’s still in session, for some :) Check out this Orange Retro School-Themed Rooftop Brunch http://su.pr/3iiEiX
RT @UrbaneMontage: School’s still in session, for some :) Check out this Orange Retro School-Themed Rooftop Brunch http://su.pr/3iiEiX
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the retro school themed brunch! it is so clever and genius!
Another brillant idea from Tammy! That attention to detail is amazing. These ideas are so thoughtful. I love this! The colors are bright and everything looks amazing.
I absolutely love the use of color here. It’s vibrant and fun, yet chic!
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Very creative! Love the menu and place cards.
Wow! So talented!!
Again a blended use of simple items make into a warm welcome of fun and friendshop.
what fun! orange is the best. will you throw a party for me? :)
Love the use of the oranges- so pretty!!
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