Linens, chair tie-backs, place settings, and other fine details for the NBC Throws a Wedding at the Prado Event will be provided courtesy of Concepts Event Design. I recently stopped by their studio in National City, and was amazed by the endless supply of innovation and design options. The consultation room is clean, bright, and beautiful, with a rainbow of colorful linens hung like clothing in an upscale boutique. There are also several pull-out drawers that showcase dozens and dozens of napkin choices. Concepts is run by Haydee and her husband, Federico, who has a background in construction, interior design, and architecture. I was allowed to the “behind-the-scenes” area and saw several custom designed lighting fixtures, bars, and lounge furniture, that were just gorgeous!!

Here’s more about Concepts Event Design:
“Opulence can easily define the elements of your occasion and we, Federico and Haydee Alderete, are here to assist you in creating the most awe-inspiring event imaginable.
Family operated, Concepts Event Design has led the event industry for over seven years, providing the San Diego area with unprecedented professionalism,
customized event design, specialty linens and hand-crafted lounge furniture. We signify event design excellence, where tailoring your dreams
into reality is our business.
Concepts Event Design utilizes decorative elements, pristine craftsmanship and unparalleled experience, bestowing a magical feeling that will enhance your
surroundings and transform any setting before your eyes! No matter what your budget, our creative team of event professionals will transform your ideas
into a custom and unforgettable display.”

In the center of the showroom, they have a display table, that is changed frequently, and each place setting is different, to feature several different looks.

Concepts Event Design collaborated with each of the competing vendors for the current NBC floral voting category. With Haute House Orchids, Concepts provided lovely aqua table linens with white napkins to compliment the graceful white orchids. To view, click here.
For Magnolia Flowers, burled wood charger plates and chocolate brown napkins were provided to set off the autumn colors – green, dark red, and brown. The table linen in green, was accented by an organza ribbon that winds about. View here.
And for Embellishmint, Concepts provided a sweetheart’s table and rounded bench for the newlyweds. The draped fabrics, in silver and pewter, set off the antique white roses and pales shades of pink, peach, and blue. Silver charger plates, abalone shells, and a jeweled embellishment accented the napkins. View it here.
And, here’s Haydee, the creative genious behind this innovative company:
