The Table Design Exhibition, Creativity Conference, has become one of the most important global meeting points for the luxury wedding and events industry. Now in its fourth year, it brings together planners, designers, venues, brands and media from across multiple markets, not simply to showcase creative work, but to exchange ideas, perspectives and professional insight.
For Beyond Weddings, attending is not just about trend-spotting. It’s about understanding how creativity, credibility and destination knowledge intersect, and how those factors are shaping the future of luxury weddings.
Creativity with Context, Not Just Spectacle
This year’s exhibition explored the theme Sparkles of Nature, with each installation interpreting nature, memory and emotion through table design. What stood out most wasn’t visual impact alone, but the depth of narrative behind each concept.
Across the exhibition floor, it was clear that luxury design is continuing to move away from excess for excess’ sake. Instead, designers are leaning into meaning, restraint, cultural reference and emotional resonance, elements that increasingly influence how high-end weddings are planned and experienced.
Design Narratives from the Exhibition Floor
Rather than seeing the tables as standalone displays, each installation felt like a study in how storytelling now underpins luxury event design.
Sharon Sacks – Ocean Muse
Sharon Sacks’ installation drew directly from the movement and rhythm of the ocean, layering light, texture and form to create a design that felt immersive. The use of striking dyed blue flowers created immediate impact, but without overwhelming the table. It reflected a wider shift towards immersive environments that prioritise mood and emotion over symmetry or perfection.
Danielle Nay & Jamie Aston – An English Elopement
This concept explored intimacy and restraint, imagining a private celebration set within a forgotten corner of a historic British estate. Antique tableware, softened florals and candlelight anchored the table in place and identity. The distinctly British references felt deliberate, reflecting both designers themselves, and reinforcing the growing appeal of smaller, deeply considered celebrations at the higher end of the market.
Elizabeth Solaru – Frida Kahlo’s Garden
Elizabeth Solaru’s table was rich with colour, symbolism and cultural reference. Butterflies, layered blooms and jewel tones created a vibrant, expressive setting, but it was the inclusion of sculptural cakes that added a personal layer to the story. A clear nod to her work as a professional wedding cake maker, the cakes blurred the line between design and craft, showing how personal expertise can be woven into broader creative narratives.
Erica Jones – Hidden Forest Sanctuary
This installation felt theatrical and alive. A peacock and swing brought movement and character to the tablescape, transforming it from a static display into a scene. Dense foliage and filtered light created a sense of enclosure, suggesting something protected and just out of reach. It spoke to a growing desire for escapism within luxury weddings, while still acknowledging questions of access and environmental responsibility.
Andréa Guimarães & Simone Tostes – Brazilian Green Symphony
This design focused on balance rather than scale. Organic textures were paired with refined structure, creating a design rooted in emotion and memory. The restraint felt intentional, reflecting a quieter confidence that’s becoming increasingly visible within luxury design.
Diana Sandoval – Resilient Autumn
Minimalist but powerful, Diana Sandoval’s installation explored transformation through repetition and form. The florals appeared almost suspended, resembling birds in flight across the table. A restrained autumn palette reinforced themes of movement, release and resilience, showing how simplicity, when executed well, can carry real emotional weight.
Nefianto Setiono – Oceans of Imagination
Inspired by his home country of Indonesia, Nefianto Setiono’s table blended memory, sustainability and craftsmanship. Shells sourced from his homeland referenced both the ocean theme and a commitment to responsible design. Sculptural forms echoed underwater textures, while the palette mirrored light on water. The result felt deeply personal, reinforcing how the strongest luxury design often begins with lived experience.
KM Events – 30th Anniversary Table
This installation reflected brand evolution through subtlety rather than spectacle. Soft greens and whites created a sense of continuity, with details quietly referencing legacy, trust and long-term creative vision. It was a reminder that longevity itself can be a powerful design narrative.
Together, the installations pointed to a clear direction: luxury design is no longer about decoration alone, but about narrative, intention and emotional impact.
Industry conversations and professional credibility
Beyond the design showcase, the Creativity Conference reinforced how closely creativity is now tied to credibility. Across panels and presentations, speakers consistently highlighted the importance of trust, transparency and storytelling – not just for clients, but within the wider industry.
Our founder, Alison Hargreaves took part in a panel exploring how brands in the wedding and hospitality space grow and sustain visibility. The discussion emphasised that strong marketing isn’t about chasing attention, but about working with trusted media, understanding editorial integrity, and building long-term authority. For wedding professionals, this means recognising the role of credible platforms in shaping perception and positioning within the luxury market.
The message was clear: visibility without trust is short-lived. Authority is built through consistency, clarity and the right partnerships.
Networking as a strategic tool
One of the most valuable aspects of the Table Design Exhibition remains the opportunity for meaningful, in-person connection. In an industry built on relationships, these events create space for conversations that simply don’t happen online.
Planners, designers, venues and brands use this time to exchange insight, discuss destinations, explore collaborations and share market intelligence. For Beyond Weddings, this sits at the heart of what we do – connecting the right people, in the right contexts, at the right stage.
Istanbul beyond the exhibition
The trip also allowed us to explore Istanbul as a destination for luxury weddings. Beyond its cultural richness, the city offers a growing range of venues, from heritage properties to waterfront locations and contemporary spaces.
Spending time on the ground enables us to assess suitability, logistics and guest experience properly, rather than relying on surface-level impressions. This destination knowledge directly informs how we advise planners and venues looking to position themselves within the international market.
What this means for the luxury wedding industry
Table Design Exhibition 2025 reinforced several key shifts within the industry. Creativity is becoming more intentional. Sustainability is no longer optional. Credibility and editorial trust carry increasing weight. And destinations are being evaluated with greater care and context.
At the higher end of the market, luxury weddings are increasingly shaped by substance rather than spectacle alone – grounded in connection, meaning and informed perspective.
Be there next year!
The Table Design Exhibition is held annually in Istanbul, Turkey. In April 2026, it will also take place in London for the first time, in conjunction with the RSVP London Symposium. Participation as a featured designer is by invitation from Meltem Tepeler. However, there are opportunities to attend as an exhibitor or delegate if you are part of the RSVP community.