Past Meets Present: Vintage Charm, Contemporary Design featuring Bright Color Scheme at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa

Together with Element Design & Events, Barbato wanted to design a floral structure that felt unusual and new. “Our intention was to create a courtyard that presented rich earthy tones reminiscent of moss-filled trees along with bright colored florals,” Barbato says. Hues of red, orange and taupe blended contemporary with Spanish Colonial styles, and natural terra- cotta pots and potted olive and Eucalyptus trees complemented the space. A mix of seating options added interest while cowhide rugs anchored the look and recalled the ranch’s history.

My design theory was ROOTED in the old Spanish Colonial style that Tubac embodies. It was important to maintain the RICH cultural influences and add MODERN design elements through florals, metals and linens.

–Liz Barbato, Confetti Event Planning

Juxtaposing with the verdant green fields in the background, a fun, cheery cocktail hour made a statement. Bright linens, floral pops and terra-cotta pots adorned the vignette, cohesively bringing guests from ceremony to cocktails. “Again, here we blended the two styles by wrapping the bar front with Spanish Colonial images and grounding the space again with cowhides,” Barbato adds.

The cocktail space leaned into a more CONTEMPORARY feel with colonial MOMENTS.

–Liz Barbato, Confetti Event Planning