When Pantone speaks, we listen. They are the kings of the color world for fashion, home decor, textiles…EVERYTHING! Their much anticipated Color of the Year announcement came recently and their 2012 Color of the Year is Tangerine Tango! I love this color for it’s energy and versatility:

I asked wedding coordinator Bella Janssen of Bella Bride Weddings and Events what she would pair Tangerine Tango with and here are her suggestions:

For March, April and  May, I would mix the tangerine with yellows and greens. To me it’s spring, fresh, crisp.

(Images above courtesy of: Austin Gros Photography, Floral by: Jan Dekker Designs)

For the months of June, July and August, I would do tangerine with turquoise, hot pink, a deep yellow or bright blue with touches of white. That screams summer, playful, fun.

 (Image courtesy of: Serafine Photography, Floral by: Your Event Florist)

(Image courtesy of: Emily Snitzer Photography, Floral by: Avant Garde)

(Image courtesy of: Chris Richards Photography)

 For the months of September, October and November, I would use a tangerine that is not to bright and I would mix it with a gray. If the bride would still like to keep it bright but yet not as bright as the Tangerine Tango, I would mix it with navy blue, a dark red, black maybe a touch of brown or ivory, depending on which color the bride picks.

(Image courtesy of: Artisan Photography, Floral by: White Hot Events)

(Image courtesy of: Emily Snitzer Photography, Floral by: Avant Garde)

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog!

Kelly

When we hear about an event that supports the Greater Tucson community, we jump at the chance to spread the word. Last Sunday, St Luke’s Home hosted the 16th Annual Sensational Settings Event and it was a huge success!

Participants designed tablescapes for attendees to browse and gather design ideas; Bella Janssen of Bella Bride Weddings and Events designed a fresh and fun table that you just have to see:

Here’s what Bella has to say about her “Let Them Eat Cake” table (her enthusiasm is infectious!): The colors are white with lime green and dark green accents. The linen is white and I used dark green and lime green ribbons across the table. This gives a creative touch and eliminates runners and chargers;  Jaynie (of Ambrosia of Tucson and Mini’s Cupcakes) made a cake that serves 8 to 10 guest and this replaces the flowers for a typical centerpiece. If using this idea at an event, each table would have their own cake.  I will also use apples around the table and place a chalkboard marker inside that can be used as seating cards.”

Vendor Credits for “Let Them Eat Cake” Table

Concept and Styling:  Bella Bride

Cake: Ambrosia of Tucson

Rentals: ProEm Party Concepts

Photography: Jill Photo

(Above images courtesy of: Jill Photo)

A Fine Line Stationery and Gift Boutique also set up a table that embraced metallics in a very elegant way

The placemats are cut wood- aren’t they beautiful?

Annette Hartman Catering also designed a table that was on the more traditional side-it’s set for tea!

Great work everybody! Chatting Soon~Kelly