Our original inspiration for this design came from a sneak peak of Celerie Kembell’s new book to be released November 1st - “Black and White and a bit in between”. I was so drawn to the drama that was created with this clean look of the black background and these 4 white rectangles and the pops of white throughout the room. It is the same graceful look that you get from a white anemone with a black button center –a quite delicate strength.
I LOVE that this is such a clean look – there is no apple green, no red, no light pink, no hot pink just black & white. Is there anything more elegant?!!! It is like a sleek black tux with a crisp white shirt. Even better – it is unexpected and out of the ordinary. We see white with black, we see all white and at the occasional goth wedding we see all black but an clean balance of just black and white – it is rare.
This look is easier to obtain that you might think – but you have to be true to your vision. Rule #1 -No damask, no stripes. Put sequins on your linens and crystals from your arrangements but don’t deviate from your plan. Rule #2 – balance – not too much black – not too much white. Rule #3 – Focus - let the black be your main color – linens, chairs, focal points – should all be black. The white is the accessory.
We have a few great examples of how this can come together. The first is a beautiful spread from brides.com that we have had in our back pocket for quite some time. It is a reception at NYC's National Academy Museum designed by Belle Fluer in NYC. The centerpiece features the Ultra Sexy “Bourgie” lamp by Kartell (the much more affordable replica of which we have in our inventory) balanced with a bed of anemones and white sweet pea.
To the right is a gorgeous escort table from Mark Niemierko of London– rich black felt cards with white writing are placed on a neutral table and flanked with the delicate white phalaenopsis orchids.
Below that is our “Christine & Peter” invite. Printed on 100% cotton stock creating a rich texture and an eco-friendly paper alternative. The graceful flourishes used within the couples name balances perfectly with the compelling black background.
Finally the bottom right and left is from a room styled by Azur Jazastani of Principal Planner in Montreal Canada. The cake is from Luisa Galuppo Cakes also in Montreal. This room does feature a bit of heather blue but the entire room would look at least as if not more dramatic in all black and white. We love the details used to adorn the back of the black “ghost” chairs delicate rows of organza shaped into a rosette rows in either black and white and accentuated with a dazzling jewel.
We hope you find this look as compelling as we have – we are dying to bring this one to life – so if it grabs you then call us soon!
Cheers!
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