Backstage Bridal Pro Scholarship 2012: Candlelit Escort Card Display

How are you loving the entries for the Annual Backstage Bridal Pro Academy Scholarship Contest? Wedding Pros from across the United States submitted entries for a chance to win a full scholarship to Backstage Bridal Pro Academy this September at  Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verde, California where they will join other wedding professionals in elevating their wedding planning business at THE best educational experience around. (no passport required).

Next up we have a warm and inviting escort card display concept for you to enjoy. Katrina Gilbert of Events by Katrina in Philadelphia, was inspired by the modern fairytale bride. Be sure to leave your comments if you are in love with Katrina's entry. Your votes can help her get to Backstage Bridal Pro Academy!

 Inspiration Board Credits (clockwise): 

Red Gallery Photography |  Gave Aceves  |  The Ely Brothers  |  Josh Goodman Photography  |  Brookelyn Photography  |  Corbin Gurkin Photography 

All images were found on the Style Me Pretty Gallery

Katrina shares what inspired her to create this romantic escort card display: "Were you that girl that dreamed of her wedding? Do you have endless dreams of you in that beautiful dress? Or did you feel like a little princess every time you put on a gown? Well hey you aren’t alone. As young ladies, we often think of ourselves as princesses, and some of the childhood favorites is snow what, Cinderella, Barbie or even princess jasmine; but as we grow into woman we still never do away with all the lovely fairytales. I instantly think of poufy dresses, beautiful shades of pink and rose and amazing shoes of course; therefore that’s why I de-cided to create an amazing escort card table to fit that modern fairytale bride."

"The escort card table consist of bling and fillers, several shades of pink, beautiful orchids, beautiful lilies as the centerpiece, and last a very mod-ern but yet simple escort card that’s attached to each vase for your guest."

DIY Centerpieces

I cut the steams from the both the lily plant and orchid plant. For the lily centerpiece I took between 2-4 flowers and submerged them in water upside down, than added about 10-12 orchids in a bunch, and attempted to get that hang over effect. For the orchid, I simply added the orchid to a tall vase filled with water and adjusted the flowers to my likings.

DIY Escort Card Candle

Cut ribbon approximately 1 ft. I than used a glue dot to assemble the ribbon together, after the ribbon is on the vase tightly, I attached the escort card with hot glue via the glue gun. Afterwards I filled my vase with my bling/fillers, and than added water, votives holders, and votive candle. I lit the candle and there you have a beautiful escort card and candle.

"The escort candle can also be used for personal take home favor for your guest. This table is filled with all types of fabulosity; however this table represents elegance, style and last but not least…grace."

Katrina used the following resources to create this look: 

Votives - Ikea | Ribbon, glue dots and bling - AC Moore | Escort Cards - Party Please |Linen - Perfect Party Rentals | Location - Waterview Lounge | Photography - Jasen Hudon | Candleholders - Dollar Tree | Vases - Carla Lan

Total Shoot Cost = $137.98

Thank you everyone for your comments! They may help Katrina get to Backstage Bridal Pro Academy! Winners will be announced on April 2, 2012!

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