Hello! Today is a very exciting day for me. Not only am I
celebrating my third wedding anniversary but this is also my first
blog post (yay!). I couldn’t think of a better way to start this new adventure
than to share some of the wonderful moments and handmade goodies from our
wedding.
Since our wedding was just on the threshold of the fall season, I had wanted a color
palette that complimented this transition between summer and fall. It's absolutely my favorite time of year when the summer humidity has taken a sabbatical but you still have the pleasantly warm and sunny days. I was on the hunt for color inspiration and as soon as I saw this palette of neutrals with an accent of marigold, I knew I
had to plan around this color scheme. I still love it three years later!
For the envelopes, I had created my own liners using wrapping paper from Paper Source. It's an easy and inexpensive way to dress up any invitation. Of course, you can buy pre-lined envelopes but trying to stick within the budget, this was one way to cut costs but not on the esthetic.
We had decided to also manage all of our RSVPs online through Wedding Wire. I loved this tool! Guests could log onto our wedding website and submit their RSVP with just a simple click. We didn't have to worry about the additional postage nor tracking and recording responses from each individual RSVP card. And since all of the guests were already organized within the online tool, I was able to easily create a digital seating arrangement. Who doesn't love a way to save time and money?!
And while the pom poms are easy to make, creating a 125 of them can be a tad-bit time consuming. It wasn't something I accomplished in one evening or even by myself. Let me just say that it's a lot more fun to do these with friends and a bottle of wine (or two). J
My husband and I both love craft beer. Allen is actually the one who turned me on to it and I wanted to surprise him with some elements of the wedding that spoke to his own likes and interests (it's not all about the bride, after all!)
Beer growlers were used as vases for the larger table centerpieces (baby food jars were used for the smaller ones). I also had our wedding cake vendor, Indy Cakes, create a groom's cake shaped like a growler of beer. Allen was so surprised!
And, If you have had a chance to check out my About Me page, then you might have already guessed that I probably had to incorporate some sort of paper goodness at our wedding. Well, you were right and I totally did. I had decided to create all of the centerpieces out of paper flowers. I once calculated the number of petals that had been assembled to create these dainty arrangements and there were well over 2,000 petals! Wow, that’s a whole lot of petals, right?!?! Again, a craft that is best done with friends and tasty adult beverages. J
For our guests to take home with them, I whipped up mini jars of jam with the help of my (now) mother-in-law, Sandy, and sister-in-law, Hollie (also a bridesmaid). I have to say, planning a wedding takes a village! I had gotten the recipe through a friend and I'll have to track it down to share with you all soon. It was a Pineapple Jam with Rosemary and Vanilla. I promise...it's delicious! I purchased those mini jars (like the ones you steal from some hotel's room service because they are cute) and printed labels that read "Spread the Love" along with our initials and wedding date.
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We were married under the Portico at the Indianapolis Art Center and the overlooking landscape was already so beautiful that I didn't need to do much for the decor. I simply made a garland that was strung between the columns where the ceremony was performed. The garland was very easy to make. I tore strips of cotton fabric in varying lengths and tied them onto a thin piece of rope. Voila! A simple, yet eye-catching focal point.
I am very blessed in the fact that I have such great and creative friends and they were my saving grace in pulling this all together. My maid of honor, Jen, created all of our bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages. She’s very talented with her floral arrangements and I am sure you will see her pop in here once in a while with a guest post or two.
And check out the adorable flower girl dresses that were created by my bridesmaid, Anissa. She also happens to be the creator of one of my favorite blogs, House Seven. I love her savvy style!
I am also lucky to call our photographer, Jamie Sangar, a friend. She and I had worked together at the creative agency I work for prior to her launching her photography business. Working with her was amazing and she made Allen and I feel so comfortable. She photographed every detail of our wedding so perfectly!
I had designed our invitations myself but asked my bridesmaid, Rachel, to print them for me using her Gocco. Having her print these definitely saved us a few dollars but it also added that special handcrafted charm which is something I had wanted to include in many areas of the wedding.I am very blessed in the fact that I have such great and creative friends and they were my saving grace in pulling this all together. My maid of honor, Jen, created all of our bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages. She’s very talented with her floral arrangements and I am sure you will see her pop in here once in a while with a guest post or two.
And check out the adorable flower girl dresses that were created by my bridesmaid, Anissa. She also happens to be the creator of one of my favorite blogs, House Seven. I love her savvy style!
I am also lucky to call our photographer, Jamie Sangar, a friend. She and I had worked together at the creative agency I work for prior to her launching her photography business. Working with her was amazing and she made Allen and I feel so comfortable. She photographed every detail of our wedding so perfectly!
For the envelopes, I had created my own liners using wrapping paper from Paper Source. It's an easy and inexpensive way to dress up any invitation. Of course, you can buy pre-lined envelopes but trying to stick within the budget, this was one way to cut costs but not on the esthetic.
We had decided to also manage all of our RSVPs online through Wedding Wire. I loved this tool! Guests could log onto our wedding website and submit their RSVP with just a simple click. We didn't have to worry about the additional postage nor tracking and recording responses from each individual RSVP card. And since all of the guests were already organized within the online tool, I was able to easily create a digital seating arrangement. Who doesn't love a way to save time and money?!
Jen had incorporated the billy ball flower in the bridesmaid bouquets and groomsmen boutonnieres and I thought it would be fun to mimic these flowers for the reception escort cards. I hot-glued the lil' yarn pom poms to paper-wrapped floral wire and then printed each guest's name and table number on a label and wrapped it around the floral stem. I displayed the escort flowers in moss covered blocks of foam.
And while the pom poms are easy to make, creating a 125 of them can be a tad-bit time consuming. It wasn't something I accomplished in one evening or even by myself. Let me just say that it's a lot more fun to do these with friends and a bottle of wine (or two). J
My husband and I both love craft beer. Allen is actually the one who turned me on to it and I wanted to surprise him with some elements of the wedding that spoke to his own likes and interests (it's not all about the bride, after all!)
Beer growlers were used as vases for the larger table centerpieces (baby food jars were used for the smaller ones). I also had our wedding cake vendor, Indy Cakes, create a groom's cake shaped like a growler of beer. Allen was so surprised!
And, If you have had a chance to check out my About Me page, then you might have already guessed that I probably had to incorporate some sort of paper goodness at our wedding. Well, you were right and I totally did. I had decided to create all of the centerpieces out of paper flowers. I once calculated the number of petals that had been assembled to create these dainty arrangements and there were well over 2,000 petals! Wow, that’s a whole lot of petals, right?!?! Again, a craft that is best done with friends and tasty adult beverages. J
For our guests to take home with them, I whipped up mini jars of jam with the help of my (now) mother-in-law, Sandy, and sister-in-law, Hollie (also a bridesmaid). I have to say, planning a wedding takes a village! I had gotten the recipe through a friend and I'll have to track it down to share with you all soon. It was a Pineapple Jam with Rosemary and Vanilla. I promise...it's delicious! I purchased those mini jars (like the ones you steal from some hotel's room service because they are cute) and printed labels that read "Spread the Love" along with our initials and wedding date.
Oh, the memories. J
After months and months of planning, the actual day goes so quickly. I’m sure
so many of you can relate and for those happy brides-to-be, I wish you the best
in all your planning and hope your day is filled with love! It’s nice to take a trip down memory lane and I am
happy to have a chance to share with all of you now.
Photos courtesy of Jamie Sangar Photography
