Yellow & Black Event

Today's post features a black and yellow wedding though many of these elements would make for a lovely dinner party. Modern and crisp yet welcoming, black and yellow combine to create a nice palette for more formal entertaining.

- 5-tier white wedding cake featuring simplistic black bows, lines and dots [via Rebecca Thuss]
- Wedding gown adorned with a striking black bow at the waist; yellow bridal bouquet [via SocialDesign]
- Perfect bridesmaid attire for this theme- white, tea-length dresses with black waist bands and flowers
- Cocktail glasses lined up showcase the yellow-labeled tin favors; set these glasses at each place setting and then once the favor is removed, fill with a signature cocktail [via Lemiga Events]
- Table decor featuring yellow linens topped with black and white patterned runners. Black vases hold vibrant yellow flowers for a nice centerpiece.

Yellow & Black Dinner Party

I was inspired today by this beautiful black and yellow tablesetting from Brides.com. (I absolutely love the transparent black chairs!) I decided to construct a similar look using different elements. I began with this amazing Raynaud Ombrages dinnerware that features abstract leaves in hues of yellow, black and gold. As a centerpiece use a simplistic arrangement of canary oncidium orchids which resemble the leaf patterns on the china. For glassware, chose dramatic black cocktail glasses. Pretty much any cocktail you serve will instantly look more classy and appealing!

I came across these retro train seat place card holders and just had to use them in this mood board. I think they're very neat and are so unexpected.

Lastly, send guests home with a bottle of dessert? Well, at least a treat for use during their next meal. Try this cupcake chardonnay, described as 'decadent layers of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla that melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice." Sounds unique and your guests will definitely be anxious to give it a try!