canlis
a few months back canlis, seattle's premier fine dining restaurant, called me and asked if i would be interested in partnering with them on a photo shoot to showcase the possibilities for private dining in the penthouse of their establishment.
having dined in their restaurant enjoying the chic yet welcoming environment comprised of expansive views, exceptional service, incredible food and their famous ticket-less valet, i was quite excited to partner with an establishment with a similar philosophy as mine: combining a dedication to fine details and a passion for people.
the retro-glam look of the photo shoot was inspired by the mid century architecture that defines canlis. the restaurant combines modern tones of greys, blacks and neutrals with original wood accents from 1950. i wanted to create the tablescape to feel like a natural extension of canlis, so i used black, neutrals, a touch of retro brown reminiscent of the the restaurant's original era, and then accented everything with a little bit of bling.
i custom made the linens, and played with layers of polka dots, a textured cheesecloth to add a northwest flare, zebra prints and silks and then crowned the table with crystal candlesticks, rhinestone accents and single bloom arrangements of peonies.
other details:
lynne baron lent me the unique mid-century-modern chandelier and much of the crystal, as well as her eye for detail and helping hand as we put the table together at the shoot. so great to work with her again!
dolce design constructed all of the stationery products
abc rentals provided the unique lucite chairs
luly yang designed the dress
tyler sholdt crafted all of the jewelry you will see
green light event design lit up the room with up-lighting and pin spots on the arrangements.
michele waite photographed the shoot
special thanks to Erik Holgate, my technical guy, for all his hard work in making everything happen.
if you are looking for a place to host your next private party, rehearsal dinner or small wedding reception, give give canlis a consideration. their unparallel devotion to the smallest details will make your fine dining experience or special event unlike anything you have ever experienced.
SMD
