Arizona event planning

A very woodsey, rustic sweetheart table

An outdoorsy, English-inspired tea-themed wedding in desert? Sí se puede ~  add our eclectic assortment of vintage ware, a vision perfectly conceived by Michelle and photographed by April to a location like Secret Garden ASU – Yes We Can ~ It is so possible to create a fanciful look with the right ingredients!

So the inspiration was for a sweetheart table set up just for the romance-full couple. For this shoot, I picked the popular (favorite with brides) full dinner suite package: dinner, dessert and bread-n-butter plates along with a teacup and saucer set; the works all placed on a doilie, with a vintage napkin and silvery sparking flatware! Marsala and gold name tags were provided by Shikki, look completed with Brit-style bunting hung behind the table. Garden Gate Flowers- a beautiful flower arranger, created beautiful floral centerpiece to pretty up the table. She also made the crowns for the bride and bridesmaids. Part 2 of the shoot features the crowns for bridesmaids as well. Will be adding the post with pretty pictures soon!!_mg_0654_mg_0729_MG_0726.jpg_mg_0699_mg_0707_mg_0691_mg_0701_MG_0718.jpg_mg_0724_mg_0672_mg_0679_mg_0682_mg_0684_mg_1082_mg_0821-2_mg_0749_mg_0748

China, linen and various antique/ vintage decor elements are from my private personal collection!

Photography | April Maura Photography | Venue | Arizona State University Secret Garden Wedding Venue | Florist | Garden Gate Flowers | Creator & Jamberry Independent Consultant | Michelle Lindsay | Art Print Styling | Pink Puddle Studio | Designer | Shiki | Stylist Assistant | Abbi Miles | Furniture Rentals | Vintage Chic Rentals | Desserts | Bear and the Honey | Beverages | Teaspressa | Dress | Maggie Sottero from Suzannes Bridal Boutique| Bridesmaid dresses | Urban Outfitters, Free People, Nordstrom, H&M | Bride’s Hair | Harley Ann Chapman | Bride’s Makeup | Shelby Honea | Hair | Habit Salon | Make-up | Alyssa May Wilson and Maricella | Videographer | SK Weddings Videography | Drone Videographer | Green Cha Studios & AZ Drone Rental | Bride Model | Katie Smith | Groom Model | Daniel Alexander | Bridesmaid Models | Tatiana Zivkovic, Emily Carney, Danielle Shelton, Koryna Gonzalez, Kat Wasserman

About Author

Hi and welcome to my blog!

My name is Riffat and I am the writer behind this blog. Through this blog I share many things I am enthusiastic about – my curated items from old era, passion for tea and tea parties, book reviews, glimpse into my occasional travels, some design and décor, DIY projects. I specifically like to create themed and seasonal parties incorporating vintage treasures.

I am mother of 3 amazing boys – the oldest is neuro-diverse and his being on the spectrum has given a different and incredible meaning to our family! I would be a very different person without him. Besides enjoying my family and this blog, I am a full-time speech and language pathologist.

After living in the sunny Arizona for almost 14 years, my husband and I moved the family to Frisco, TX few year back! In 2009, when vintage china and tea parties were gaining popularity, I ventured into the world of event rentals, offering my eclectic garage-full collection for vintage-themed gatherings - tea parties, weddings, showers and other private and business events. I had the pleasure of working with some amazing vendors in the event industry and got featured on many international and national blogs. While my initial focus was on the rental business, I eventually shifted gears to lifestyle blogging to encompass a broader spectrum of life's facets. In 2020, bidding farewell to the rental business, I returned to my primary profession. The transition prompted a hiatus from blogging, but now, with a semblance of balance restored (or perhaps just better time management skills acquired), I'm rediscovering the joy of penning down my thoughts.

Originally from Pakistan, I am a multicultural and multilingual person and enjoy diversity to its fullest. I welcome new things and ways and learn from them but believe in restoring and preserving as well. I love people who inspire each other, are successful holistically, spread positive vibes and make a difference in this world for themselves and individuals around them. Overall, I strive to be a very well-balanced person and this blog plays some part in achieving that!

I absolutely love to team up with creative minds! Feel free to contact me for collaboration ideas, guest blogging opportunities or any other fun idea!

(7) Comments

  1. […] shoots as well. We did a dreamy lawn bridal shower tea together along with a serene and romantic woodsy and rustic sweetheart table. She captures […]

  2. […] shower, the theme and décor can be used for many different occasions. See part 1 of the shoot here for a woodsy rustic sweetheart table […]

  3. […] shoots as well. We did a dreamy lawn bridal shower tea together along with a serene and romantic woodsy and rustic sweetheart table. She captures […]

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  5. Ilona says:

    Beautiful rustic elements in a garden tea!! Where are you located? Do you sell as well?

    1. I am in Dallas, Texas. I do have an etsy shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeaCrockery
      I also take custom order for mixed china and hand-made items. Contact me for any ideas. Thanks!

  6. […] shower, the theme and décor can be used for many different occasions. See part 1 of the shoot here for a woodsy rustic sweetheart table […]

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