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    Our 2018 Tablescape Fundraiser

    By: Jane · Updated: 9 Oct, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    In this post you will find lots of tablesetting ideas for any holiday from our most recent tablescape fundraiser at our church. 

    Hello everyone! I have been as busy as a beaver preparing for our church's 2018 tablescape fundraiser which was held this past Saturday at Lamar United Methodist Church. 

    This is the 2nd time we've had this type of fundraiser and you may remember me posting about our first one two years ago. 

    The fundraiser is composed of a sit down luncheon at beautifully decorated tables, a speaker and entertainment, and a silent auction. 

    Photo of dawn smith jordan

    Our speaker this year was Dawn Smith Jordan: singer, songwriter, author, and a former Miss South Carolina. She had us laughing and crying for an entire hour, and we all left richly blessed by her message. 

    Business card of dawn smith jordan

    If you have any sort of similar event, I highly recommend her as a speaker. I've included her contact info in case you are interested or you can visit her website for more information. 

    The theme of this year's tablescape fundraiser was "Prayers from the Heart." 

    Prayers from the heart card from our tablesetting fundraiser

    Each person wrote a prayer request on the back and the cards were randomly placed in the gift bags and given out at the end of the luncheon. Isn't the idea of a prayer bowl a good one?

    Today I thought I'd share with you some of the beautifully decorated tables. There were a total of 16 tables and a guest table so I will be breaking this down into two posts. And since I had so many of you asking about how to go about having a tablescape fundraiser, I thought I'd do an additional post with some guidelines. 

    All I can say, though, is that this event would not have been possible without many countless hours of work on the part of many, many people from our church. The food, the gift bags, the tables, the silent auction items, and the speaker were all extraordinary! 

    Let's start in numerical order with table 1.

    Table set using beautiful autumn colors

    Table number 1 was done in beautiful autumnal colors of green, brown, and orange. 

    Orange hydrangeas on chair backs at tablesetting fundraiser

    The chair covers that were decorated with hydrangeas in the most beautiful shade of orange perfectly complimented the table decor.

    Handmade church centerpiece

    The centerpiece was composed of this beautiful handmade church along with angels and crosses. I love to get the story or history of items used in these tablescapes. This church belonged to one of the ladies whose father had made it for the church she attended in childhood. It served as an offertory collection for the Epworth Children's Home which is still a mission of the United Methodist Church. 

    Sweet angel and cross

    Sweet angels and several different handmade crosses completed the theme for this table. 

    Table 2 with a flamingo theme at our tablescape fundraiser

    Table 2 had a flamingo theme and was completed by myself and my two sisters-in-law. 

    Jane windham, jean windham, and jean windham

    We had the most fun putting together this table along with another one that I'll show you in part 2.

    Flamingo centerpiece on a flamingo themed tablescape

    The inspiration for the table came from a flamingo tablecloth that we spotted at HomeGoods back in the summer. Of course, we couldn't resist sticking a plastic yard flamingo in the centerpiece! 

    Bromeliad and sego palm used in the centerpiece

    Two bromeliads and a sego palm were planted in a milk glass footed bowl to make the centerpiece.

    Lighted globe with painted flamingos

    Milk glass containers held the lighted flamingo decorated globes, and we also used milk glass stemware.

    I do want to point out that we don't actually eat on the china at each place setting. Food is served on plastic plates and we use plastic flatware and glasses. 

    Chair covers with stenciled flamingos

    Flamingo stenciled chair covers completed the whole look for the table. 

    Table 3 at our tablescape fundraiser

    Table 3 had a beautiful floral scheme and also served as a memorial table for two of our beloved Methodist ladies members that we lost recently. 

    Memorial card on table 3 at our fundraiser

    Their impact on our church and our lives will never be forgotten.

    Tall candle holders used as floral containers

    The tall glass candle holders that were used as floral containers were impactful on this table. 

    Glass hummingbird hanging in a floral centerpiece

    Each floral container held a beautiful glass hummingbird, making each one look like it was about to take a sip of nectar!

    Gold bird decoration on glassware

    I did not get the story on the beautiful glassware on this table but doesn't it fit perfectly?

    Black and white tablescape with a music theme

    Table 4 had a music theme and a black, white, and green color scheme. 

    Musical notes in each plate

    Musical notes were at each place setting and on the napkins. 

    Black and white tablescape with a music theme

    The centerpiece was elevated on classical columns, lighted, and even played music! 

    Tussie mussies attached to each chair cover

    Here's a closeup of those tussie mussies filled with baby's breath that were attached to each chair cover. 

    Valentine's day tablescape

    Table 5 was a beautiful Valentine's Day table. 

    Vintage china with a pink rose in the center

    Each place setting featured these beautiful vintage dishes that had a pink rose in the center. They were inherited from an aunt.

    Pink and red valentine's floral centerpiece

    The lighted floral centerpiece featured beautiful pink and red roses and carried out the Valentine's Day theme.

    Pink and red floral decoration on the back of chair covers at a valentine's day tablescape

    And look at the beautiful floral decoration on the pink sashes on the back of each chair cover! 

    Tablescape with a sunflower theme

    Table 6 had a sunflower theme with beautiful shades of green, yellow, and gold. 

    Sunflower tablescape

    Each plate contained happy sunflowers and fall elements filled the wooden centerpiece.

    Sunflower fall centerpiece

    The pretty green stemware pairs perfectly with the colors used on the table. 

    Sunflower bookmarks

    These sunflower bookmarks were at each setting with a beautiful and meaningful saying on them.

    Tea towel used as a decoration on a chair cover

    Each chair cover was decorated with a different autumnal tea towel that complimented the theme.

    Flamingo themed tablescape

    We had another flamingo themed table for Table 7! 

    Painted flamingo plates used in a tablescape

    Each setting featured these hand painted flamingo plates. 

    Embroidered flamingo table runner

    Down the center of the table was this gorgeous embroidered table runner.

    Tall metal flamingo centerpiece

    This tall metal flamingo made a great centerpiece for this fun table. 

    Chair covers with lime green sashes

    Bright green sashes and napkins completed the tropical theme. 

    Black and gold christmas tablescape

    The last table for today is Table 8 which was an elegant black and gold Christmas table. 

    Black and gold square plates

    The beautiful design of the china was paired with gold chargers and placemats. 

    Gold centerpiece with beautiful reindeer

    Beautiful reindeer were situated beside a striking gold mercury glass centerpiece. 

    Black and gold christmas tablescape

    Simple gold sashes dressed the black chair covers. 

    I'll be back soon to show you the rest of the tables that were at our tablescape fundraiser. Stay tuned because you don't want to miss a single one of these creative tables! 

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      Part 2 of our 2018 Tablescape Fundraiser

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    1. Mary

      October 31, 2018 at 6:03 am

      I love seeing all these wonderful tables Jane...so much creativity! The flamingo table you and your sisters-in-law created gets my vote! I spied that tablecloth at HomeGoods this summer and thought it was so fun. Love the flamingo centerpiece, painted globes and stenciled chair covers. 🙂

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    2. Susan in SC

      October 21, 2018 at 7:57 am

      I love your flamingo table! I think flamingos makes everyone smile! All these tables are beautiful!

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    3. Stacey @ Poofing the Pillows

      October 16, 2018 at 6:50 am

      These table settings are amazing! This is the ultimate girl time, in my eyes. Pretty tables, lots of women, and encouragement for your heart. Sounds like a wonderful time.

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      • Jane Windham

        October 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

        Yes, it's such a fun and inspiration event, and I end up wanting everyone's china!

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    4. Patti @ Pandora's Box

      October 10, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Beautiful tables - I think I favor #8! Looks like it was a wonderful event!

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    5. Jean Windham

      October 10, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Jane, your photography is just exquisite. Even though I was there for the event this was special to enjoy the tables again. Every two years planning for this event for the church it is exciting for all of us. We think about new ideas for the event. This year did not disappoint there were really pretty tables. So much fun. Thank you for sharing the photos. Jean

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    6. Barbara F.

      October 10, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Wow. Each table is just fantastic! Lots of creativity and hard work is evident.

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    7. Dolly Sarrio

      October 10, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      I like them all and can't wait to see the rest!

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    8. AnnMarie

      October 10, 2018 at 11:45 am

      You have such talented ladies at your church! The tables are all gorgeous. I love this idea for a ladies event. I will have to pass it along to our Ladies' Ministry leader.

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    9. Jo

      October 10, 2018 at 11:44 am

      The tables are all beautiful and the hard work is certainly evident. Look forward to part 2.

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    10. [email protected] Designs

      October 10, 2018 at 10:51 am

      Beautiful, beautiful tables!!!!...I so love the fun Flamingo table...and if you ever find out where the glasses that has the design of the gold partridge I would love to know!!! What a great fundraiser!!

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    11. Jenna

      October 10, 2018 at 9:31 am

      All I can say is WOW Jane! All of these tables are stunning, and I can't imagine seeing them all together in the same room! So many diverse themes too. Each table was full of so many details and eye candy, beautiful prayers and stunning centerpieces! Thank you so much for taking so many pictures and sharing, truly candy for avid tablescape lovers! Your flamingo table is adorable! Can't wait for part 2~

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    12. Robyn Henningsen

      October 10, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Love all the tables! Your flamingo table is my favorite so far!! Can't wait for the next post. Hope you and Leo are faring well with all these hurricanes! Take Care!

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