I love the look of unpolished, slightly tarnished silver. There is something so beautiful and elegant about aged silver. Old goblets, bowls, silverware, and even vintage trophies – all are treasures made even more special when they show their age. Pair with lush, fresh florals to keep the vessels looking like well-loved heirlooms.
{English garden wedding, photo by She Wanders via Ruffled}
{sage, rose, and astilbe vase, photo by She Wanders via Ruffled; garden florals in tarnished cachpot, photo by Meg Smith via Snippet & Ink}
{vibrant fuchsia, gold, and patina, photos by Jose Villa via 100 Layer Cake}
{ranunculus arrangement, photo by Meg Smith via Snippet & Ink; goblet and peony, photo by Suthi Picotte via Style Me Pretty}
{tarnished silver, photo by Callaway Gable Photography from this French-Inspired Elegant Tabletop}
I love the clean, crisp white cake with the tarnished cake stand!
{maui wedding, photos by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty}
{tea and dahlias, photo by Brandon Kidd via Green Wedding Shoes}
{shipwrecked table, photo by Elizabeth Messina via La Partie Events for NonPareil Magazine; patina and chevrons, photo by Kate Headley Photography via Martha Stewart Weddings}
So, what do you think? If done the right way, can tarnish make something prettier?