In this springtime setting, beauty is in the details—the layering and mix-and-match of tableware, flowers, colors and textures that Shelley Davison executes so well. As owner and principal designer of Vintage Modern Event Designs, Davison coordinated this special scene to prompt dreams of “what could be” for a most special day. Her table design was a highlight of an open house held at Timber Valley Ranch in Guthrie last spring.
Each place setting presents a variation on a theme, with options inspired by the generous floral centerpieces by Souls Event Design. Rather than repeating one place-setting formula for the entire table, Davison chose to showcase an array of possibilities. Some seats feature a beaded charger, others a sleek gold-rimmed version, and a few boast no charger at all, allowing the linen beneath to play a larger role. These subtle shifts demonstrate how a single table can be transformed simply by changing its foundation pieces.
The palette feels unmistakably spring: soft, romantic tones layered with fresh, unexpected color. Davison began with what she knew spring brides would be seeking—timeless, elegant hues—then she weaved in vibrant yellows many clients might initially shy away from. The result is a table that feels both on-trend and daring, proving that bold color can be refined, not overpowering, when thoughtfully balanced with other tones.
Photos by Amber Leininger
Blaü Hill Vintage Glassware and Magnolia Rentals combined collections, resulting in a perfect vintage-modern presentation. The chairs from Magnolia Rentals clearly make a modern statement, while different colored glasses from Blaü Hill are sprinkled throughout the setting to illustrate how touches of color can echo the overall palette without overwhelming it. Silverware, too, was carefully chosen from Magnolia Rentals. Paired with lilac linen napkins, the cutlery helps complete the ensemble.
Paper details introduce another layer of thoughtfulness. Rather than relying on a single rectangular card, Davison played with proportion and shape in the menu design. Sourced from Chirps & Cheers, these printed pieces elevate the “traditional” set-up into something more bespoke.
Overflowing with pleasing possibilities, Davison’s spring scene is all but certain to inspire. You can almost hear the champagne toasts, clinking of glasses, laughter and cheerful conversation of a wedding day soiree. Just add love.
