Styled by Angela DiVincinti Babin
Photos by Ashleigh Jayne Photography
Throw a holiday party worth heralding
There is no better time than the Christmas season to pull out the glitz and glamour when setting the scene for a dinner party. Gilded accessories pair well with natural elements in this tablescape created by Angela DiVincinti Babin of Angela Marie Events. She coupled china from Lenox’s Embassy Collection with Palace Trellis stemware from Anthropologie and placed it all atop a gold-sequined tablecloth. Babin also added fresh pomegranates and golden pears along with spruce as accent décor.
“I love using fresh elements,” says Babin. “Fresh flowers and fresh fruits … whatever I can get my hands on. Natural elements offer a warm and welcoming feeling to your guests by bringing different aromas into the air and beautiful shades of color to your table.”
From the invitation to the drinks menu, every element here contributes to the celebratory theme.
Lance Hayes created a centerpiece using roses, magnolia leaves, berries and more for dramatic impact.
A place setting by Lenox is topped by a hand-painted menu card.
Hand-painted place cards and menu cards match the invitations, all created by Proper Prints.
Fresh roses add color and natural texture.
Gilded stemware sets a festive tone.
Meat and cheeses from Alexander’s Market top the wine barrel.
Fresh pears and pomegranates create a simple table topper.
Signature drinks have become a party staple.
A gift of wine becomes even more special with a calligraphed note attached.
Each bottle is tagged with a note inscribed by hand.
Sugar cookies by Silly Gilly Desserts continue the theme of “Happy Everything” that was first introduced on the invitations.
Silly Gilly Desserts made the scrumptious chocolate cake balls–perfect sweets for a party.
Ambrosia Bakery made the chocolate naked cake topped with raspberries and rosemary.
The beverage station is colorful and cheery.
Guests take home their own little “happies.”
A “Happy Libations” drink menu creatively informs guests of their choices.
