Nuage Designs offers a progressive and innovative twist on luxury event linens. They offer sophisticated creations of tailored table linens, napkins, chair covers, and tabletop accessories. Headed by the ever-inventive tastemaker, Pablo Oliveira, Nuage is known worldwide for its endless line of exclusive fabrics offering vibrant colors, fashionable prints, and exceptional accessories reflecting the latest and freshest trends in tablecloth design. As our brides are back from their summer holidays ready to flesh out their event designs with their wedding planners and event designers, we thought we’d ask maestro of linen himself, Pablo Oliveira, explain the importance of selecting the right linens for the celebration…

{PABLO OLIVEIRA}: Linens are one of the most important elements in wedding décor. They dress the tables and can make the party.  We work with some top designers in the country and often times the linens are the starting point of their design for the entire event.

HOW SHOULD COUPLES GO ABOUT CHOOSING THE RIGHT LINENS FOR THEIR WEDDING?

They should choose a linen that will tell their story. Linens come in such a variety so it is important to pick one that will tell the couple’s story, speak their language and express their personality. Modern, traditional, bold, subtle, avant garde. It is also very important to include their planner/designer or florist in the process as all elements must fit well together and compose a cohesive design.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING COUPLES SHOULD BE AWARE OF WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING LINENS?

They should start the process early enough to guarantee availability of the items they like. That applies whether they choose in stock or custom items. They should also browse linen rental websites and familiarize themselves a bit with the offerings available and see how they fit their vision. It is always good to do some homework before setting up an appointment with the rental company.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE COLOR PALETTE OR COMBINATION?

I have many. It is hard to pick one. It depends on the occasion. But I like unusual combinations of colors and textures.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND CERTAIN LINENS IN CERTAIN SEASONS? DOES IT MATTER?

The different seasons do call for certain colors but it is definitely not mandatory to follow these rules. Certain colors or tones such as metallics and neutrals can be used in any season. Most importantly, the couple must choose their favorite color.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE LINEN DESIGN CONCEPTS AND HOW SHOULD THEY BE INCORPORATED INTO THE EVENT DESIGN?

I love big bold patterns and the combination of rustic and sleek. I also love using a variety of different elements in a room. Gone are the days when a reception room would have 20 identical tables with identical chairs. Mix things up, it gives the space texture, character and sophistication.

ANY LINEN TRENDS YOU WISH WOULD JUST GO AWAY?

I wouldn’t say the items I’d like to go away are trends now. They were trends many years ago but unfortunately are still around such as spandex linens and chair covers, chair sashes and bows. Weddings will see better days without them.

NUAGE DESIGNS IS VERY INNOVATIVE. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE SECRET TO STAYING AHEAD OF TRENDS?

There is no secret. We love creating new things every day and we have wonderful clients that trust our design sense. That helps feed our continuous innovation. We find inspiration in a variety of sources that are ever-changing: fashion, interior design, nature. Just reflecting those influences back into our world of linen and event design is all the trend we need to follow.