8 Art-Inspired Tablescapes to Inspire the Styling of Your Wedding Venue

Conrad Manila’s signature bridal fair "Inspired Beginnings" returned for its sixth edition last June 28 and 29, bringing together the Philippines’ most sought-after designers, stylists, and event professionals for a two-day celebration of wedding artistry, elegance, and inspiration. 

Held across the hotel’s Forbes and Taft Ballrooms, this year’s showcase marked the premier hotel's third collaboration with Getting Married Wedding Coordinators and Event Planners by Kutchie Zaldarriaga, ensuring a meticulously curated experience for couples planning their dream wedding. 

Adding grandeur to every detail, top-tier event stylists showcased tablescapes inspired by the works of celebrated Filipino artists, transforming wedding aesthetics into masterpieces.

Check out their tablescape masterpieces below:

Dave Sandoval's "Life Imitates Art Far More Than Art Imitates Life"

Dave Sandoval drew inspiration from Mauro Malang's eye for structure and folksy Filipino spirit, interpreting his popular "Vendors" painting with a structured medley of fruits, flowers, and vegetables arranged in the classic Dave Sandoval style of timeless elegance.

FJ Sionson's "Ang Kasal"

FJ Sionson was inspired by the works of Mark Justiniani, a prominent contemporary visual artist who's best know for his large-scale installations that blend illusion, depth, and socio-political commentary. Religious images are displayed in this setup alongside Capiz elements to give it a uniquely Filipino aesthetic that blends spiritual depth and cultural beauty. 

Kathy Sy-King's Impy Pilapil-inspired tablescape

Drawing inspiration from the fantastical elements of Impy Pilapil's works, Kathy Sy-King embraced mirrored surfaces and crystal spheres as exquisite storytelling elements for a breathtaking wedding celebration. She introduced bold orange tones, infusing the space with a sense of warmth. 

Randy Lazaro's Hernando Ocampo-inspired tablescape

Renowned abstract painter Hernando Ocampo, whose works have fluid lines and vibrant palettes, was the source of inspiration for Randy Lazaro's tablescape. His take on a table setup showcases a vibrant color palette inspired by the warmth of Filipino landscapes—rich reds, sunny yellows, lush greens, earthy browns, accented with black and white—that evoke harmony and elegance. 

Blooms Events by Allen & JP's "The Performers"

Inspired by the geometric forms and clean lines of paintings by Arturo Luz, this tablescape highlights minimalist and polished design which emphasizes creating a balance of modern details, vibrant florals, and the clean aesthetic of the artist.

Tiger Lim's Lizanne Uychaco-inspired tablescape

This tablescape is rooted in Oriental culture, inspired by traditional symbols and elements from Lizanne Uychaco's artworks. The circular motifs evoke ancient Chinese coins, long regarded as emblems of wealth and prosperity. Flowing lines of auspicious clouds encircle the design. Crafted from wood, metal, and fabric, the piece features a rich three-dimensional texture, enhancing its visual and tactile appeal.

Ginger Gaddi's Olivia d' Aboville-inspired tablescape

Showcasing the artistic synergy between Ginger Gaddi and Olivia d' Aboville, this exhibit celebrates a shared reverence for natural materials and refined craftsmanship. Handwoven elements emerge as sculptural statements. The collaboration evokes an organic elegance—rooted in verdant greens, stone, earth, and water—offering a tactile narrative that is both grounded and elevated.

Drew Menor's "Mastering the Light of Philippine Beauty"
Fernando Amorsolo, who's known as the Painter of Light for capturing the vibrant colors of the Philippine rural everyday scene, sets a perfect inspiration for this tablescape. It highlights the charm of our tradition as well as the bounty of our flora. It also captures the raw elegance of rural Philippines with the traditional bahay kubo, bamboo, earthen jars, woven crafts, and local produce and flowers as focal points.