A Sunflower Wedding

Cake labels

2009-07-08T14:33:00.002-05:00

I love this look... I'm thinking wooden skewers with paper card stock labels... how easy is that!?

Found: Snippet & Ink: Chrissy and Alex

Super stationary!

2009-07-07T14:39:00.003-05:00

Both of these were found here, at Practical wedding... I love the birdseed packet labels and the programs! yay!

Fun picture

2009-06-16T16:35:00.002-05:00

I love this picture, though I have no idea where I found it. oops. But what fantastic napkins!

Unity ceremony re-vamp!

2009-06-16T16:31:00.002-05:00

I stumbled upon this idea online one day... combining paint colors on a canvas to signify unity rather than pouring sand into a container. We're using it!

Our Tuxes

2009-04-16T15:42:00.002-05:00

Notch Lapel Shadow stripe 4 button tuxes. Found Here.

Shower treats

2009-03-30T15:20:00.002-05:00

Alright bridesmaids!! Here's your mission, should you choose to accept...

I think this would be perfect for the shower, and Mom says maybe you all could try it. All it is is chocolate covered rice crispy treats on a stick wrapped in tissue paper. She even already has the tissue paper! Think you can do it??

The perfect invitations.

2009-03-30T15:14:00.002-05:00

These are the first invites that I fell in love with. I still know that they're my very very very favorites. If anyone knows how to re-create them, please help! I would love at least to have the sunflower for use on several pieces of stationary. Sigh.

Found: Bellis

Cake Recipe Cards!

2009-03-23T14:46:00.007-05:00

I have absolutely fallen in love with these cards!! I think they're what I'll use for the cake recipes... now, I just need to find a spinning display rack!

Found: (Oh So) Beautiful Paper

Maybe something like this?!?

Found at The Find, But available for purchase here. ($25)

Tentative Cake Plates

2009-03-23T12:38:00.006-05:00

Mom's been busy!!! Here's the 25 (!) cake plates that she's tentatively matched from mis-matched glass found at thrift stores, garage sales and many other places! Our cakes are going to shine!!!

Vases and centerpieces

2009-03-07T17:50:00.004-06:00

These are the lanterns and vases that we've been collecting!! Look how nice with the sunflowers! (that Worth suprised me with, he's amazing!) So far we have a vase for the gift and guest book table, a lantern for every dinner table, a vase for the head table and one extra vase. There was another, but it met with a tragedy in the Hobby Lobby parking lot. Sad day.

Kids Table!

2009-03-04T08:35:00.002-06:00

What an amazing idea! I don't know that we're having a ton of kids at the wedding, but how neat is this! Crayons. Such an easy babysitter!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Amber and Mark

Yum!

2009-02-27T14:37:00.005-06:00

I can't find the links for these, but I love them! Where do you think you get these great jars from???

White chocolate covered cherries! Found here, by Martha!

Guest Books?

2009-02-26T15:13:00.008-06:00

I'm trying to think of creative ideas for the guest book... Here's a few thoughts:

This couple used an old typewriter for their guestbook! How amazing!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Amber and Mark

Here's fun papers used for notes. It'd be neat to have some fun customized stickers. (:

Found: Martha Stewart

These are cute... I don't know how much I like it though... I'd want a fun jar to toss them into.

Found: Martha Stewart

There are a ton of creative ideas in this "library" inspiration board from Snippet & Ink. Maybe Library cards or even vintage looking cards printed with a typewriter?

This is a great(!!!) idea! I love the thought of these colorful framed postcards on the wall in our new home, or postcards put into a photo book for us to glance through for years to come! How fun! And what a neat conversation starter!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Jennifer and Mark

Here's a guest book on recipe cards... Unique! I think it might be a little too hard to understand for some guests though.

Found: Brooklyn Bride

Board #186: Budget Friendly / Casual Dinner

2009-02-26T14:49:00.004-06:00

There were so many great ideas in this post that I felt compelled to re-post almost the entire page! You can find the original here at Snippet & Ink.

"One way to keep costs down, and still include absolutely everyone you love, is to have a dinner that leans toward the casual end of the formality spectrum. The key to making it special is not only in the guest list, but also in the details. The example I've chosen is a crawfish boil, one of my favorite social meals of all time. I'd definitely recommend offering warm washcloths at the end of the meal, or providing an outdoor faucet of some kind for washing hands. If crawfish isn't really your thing, a picnic, barbecue, or potluck are other fun ways to go.

The Plan: Casual Dinner
Mood: casual, family, fun
Palette: red, white, yellow, kraft paper brown"

"10 Ways to Save:
1. Mix inexpensive flowers and foliage (daisies and greens) with pricier ones (tulips, garden roses, dahlias), and wrap bouquets with a pretty ribbon.
2. A crawfish boil is simple and an inexpensive way to feed a lot of people: crawfish, sausage, red potatoes, and corn on the cob, all with spicy seasoning.
3. Ask friends and family members to bring homemade pies and tarts, then arrange them on cake plates of various heights. It's a great way to save money, and to include people in the day.
4. String lights are such a simple element, but they really add a lot to a venue once the sun goes down. You can wrap them around trees or a deck railing, or hang them to create a border around the dance floor.
5. This idea is sweet, simple, and inexpensive. Clean out two large mayonnaise jars (the economy size) and label one "Take A Wish" and the other "Give A Wish." Fill the first with folded notes from the couple (or quotes, song lyrics, etc.), and have paper and pens for guests to write notes and place them in the second jar.
6. A casual dinner means casual dress, which (as far as I'm concerned) means comfortable shoes. And at $37 - $50 a pair, these Vans are a great choice! Also, when you're not trying to find a ballgown, it's a whole lot easier to find reasonably-priced dress options. This adorable eyelet one from J.Crew is only $395!
7. One of the great things about a crawfish boil is that there's no dishware needed! But I would definitely provide guests with a serious napkin. And if you want to assign seats, write guests' names in chalk or white paint on a small smooth rock. It's thoughtful, but still casual.
8. Save by giving in-season fruit as a favor. Here, glassine bags are trimmed with scalloped edge scissors and filled with cherries. Any leftovers can be eaten or used for baking!
9. Did you see Deanna's beautiful invitations that she and her fiance made themselves for under $2 each? If you're creative, crafty, and/or comfortable with a computer, make your own invitations! Or get a creative friend to do it for you. This one that I made, using clipart I found online and free fonts that I downloaded from dafont.com, was inspired by Unless Someone Like You's wedding posters. Also, keep in mind that 2-color invites can be significantly cheaper than 4-color ones.
10. Instead of flowers at the tables, or alternating between flowers, provide guests with cowboy hats (or any container) full of crayons. Cover tables with kraft paper, and let guests draw to their hearts' content.

Bonus Tip: Beer makes a whole lot more sense at a crawfish boil than champagne does, and it's easier on your budget. Fill metal tubs with ice, and then stock them with bottles of your favorite brews, as well as soda, water, and juice.

Splurges:
1. Live band. A casual, outdoor wedding with all of your friends and family just cries out for a really good band. I'd pick a local blues band, but anything you can dance to will really set the stage for having a big ol' time (for those of you not familiar with this saying, it's what my dear Mississippi friends call "a good time").
2. Wedding posters. Mailing these out in mailing tubes will cost more than mailing regular invitations, but they really set the tone for a fun event. A fun idea is to have one at the reception for guests to sign, then frame it as a keepsake."

Wow Kathryn! You're amazingly creative!

Paper Lanterns and Flags

2009-02-26T14:45:00.004-06:00

These are so much fun!!

Found: Brides.com

These paper flags are by {frolic} here. They would be neat in the courtyard, but might take away during the ceremony... What do you think??

The butterflies are so neat as a little detail! Maybe a neat idea for a shower or something! And they're so very easy to make!

Found: Martha Stewart

Outdoor candles

2009-02-25T15:12:00.003-06:00

Martha gives a slightly difficult "how-to" for these paper lanterns here.

These candle holders would be neat also. Any ideas on how to DIY??

Found: Cox and Cox

Paper Flower Creations

2009-02-25T13:55:00.004-06:00

These are a fun and FESTIVE way to dress up a space!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Shauna and Jeff

The How-to for something similar is here, at Martha Stewart.

These paper flowers are found on Martha Stewart's website, I thought they were adorable! I wish there was a way to hang them around the courtyard!

Found: Martha Stewart

Paper Heart Favors

2009-02-24T10:27:00.003-06:00

These paper hearts are the inspiration for the favors... They're plant-able paper chock full of wildflower seeds! I want to try and make them via this recipe:

Found: Paper hearts by Spoon Sisters

Found: Paper recipe from Thrifty Fun

Paper hand fans

2009-02-24T10:21:00.001-06:00

These are the paper fans that we ordered for the wedding (: Hopefully they'll keep everyone cool!

Found: Luna Bazaar

The Sunflower

2009-02-24T08:17:00.002-06:00

This sunflower from world peas is amazing! Does anyone think that they could reproduce this??

Found: World Peas

Handmade joy

2009-02-23T15:56:00.003-06:00

These programs are handmade, and they look amazing! I think I want something like this for... something. I don't know what, but I'll find a place for it!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Cake stands

2009-02-23T15:44:00.002-06:00

I think it's time to start looking for neat details like this for my little cake buffet. These are so much fun!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Ring Pillows

2009-02-23T15:08:00.006-06:00

These pillows are adorable!!! I love them!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Picnic in the Park

2009-02-23T15:04:00.001-06:00

There are so many fun things here! I love the cakes and the colors!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Board #279

Hanging Candles

2009-02-23T15:01:00.002-06:00

Look! They're so neat! I bet we could make a bunch of these out of mason jars and hang them in various places...

Found: Snippet & Ink

Beautiful Hair!!

2009-02-23T14:24:00.003-06:00

Found: Snippet & Ink: Kristin and Mark

Wrapped Candles

2009-02-23T14:18:00.004-06:00

These candles are un-believably easy! Martha tells you how here. Best thing is, they're super-cheap!

These candles are wrapped in eyelet lack to give them a nice feel. What about a sheer ribbon? That would look pretty sharp with the centerpieces that we already have!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Fun things

2009-02-23T13:59:00.004-06:00

I love the ring pillow! I kind of wish we were having a ring bearer. Also I love the planted grass. They're neat!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Board #311

Pretty Invitations

2009-02-23T13:54:00.007-06:00

These invites are very architectural!

Found: Joel Flory Photography

These maps are amazing! I think I'll try my hand at something like this for the maps!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Jennifer and John

Look how neat!

Even the envelopes!!

Found: Brooklyn Bride

Flowers

2009-02-23T13:39:00.008-06:00

These are Martha's take on the herb boutonnieres. Here's the site with little suggestions for different leaves.

Found: Martha Stewart

Here's a groom's flower done only with mint! Pretty nifty!

Found: In Style Weddings

The vase of rosemary and lavender is pretty and would be easy.

This is a neat addition to the rosemary boutonniere that I want to do. A little baby's breath and a little color go a long way!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Sally and Karl

The most AMAzing photo shoot ever!

2009-02-20T16:03:00.002-06:00

This photo shoot has captured my heart. I love it. Check out the rest at the link below!!!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Lemon and Gray

2009-02-20T15:57:00.002-06:00

I really like this color combination! And check out the cake topper!!!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Board #293: Lemon and Gray

Tasty Cakes

2009-02-20T15:54:00.004-06:00

This cheesecake looks DELICIOUS! We can so decorate these ourselves!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Keeping Cool

2009-02-20T15:46:00.002-06:00

This wedding passed around cool washcloths because of the summer heat! What an idea!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Potted Herbs

2009-02-20T15:28:00.008-06:00

The idea of potted herbs at this wedding was neat. Since we're getting married at the wildflower center and using such powerful flowers (sunflowers), herbs seem to be a perfect fit! These are done nicely!

I also love the family photos here!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Amy and Brett

Lisanne and Anthony

2009-02-20T15:19:00.004-06:00

I love the look of non-matching dresses like this! These are about the right colors too!

Same picture, but it helps with the feel of the wedding.

Again with the cake buffets! The way this one is set up looks yummy!

These hand lettered invites are so cute!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Lisanne and Anthony

SHOES!

2009-02-20T15:04:00.007-06:00

It's been decided. I have to have yellow shoes. What do you think???

Here's some in orange, but they're closer to the style I would like.

Found: Snippet & Ink: Lisanne and Anthony

AND Worth and the guys will be wearing Cons... (: How perfect!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Mary Beth and Otis

These are a little more like it... Bling!

Found: Katie and Ryan Wedding Blog

Like these! I love them!

Found: Katie and Ryan Wedding Blog

Photography

2009-02-20T14:49:00.005-06:00

Classic and maybe overdone, but I still love it!

Found: Snippet & Ink

Just a sweet idea...

Found: Snippet & Ink

I love the body language in this photo... what a neat shot!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Georgia and Nate

Heather and Eric

2009-02-20T14:34:00.002-06:00

This guest book is two unfinished pieces of wood bound together by twine. I think I would do it a little cleaner, but it's a neat idea with a stencil cut spray painted on the front or something similar.

"Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the couple asked some of the special ladies in their lives to each bring a cake. The cakes were kept inside during the day, to keep from melting in the sun, but when it was time for dessert, each baker paraded her cake outside, over the bridge, announcing what flavor it was."

Just what I want!!! Ladies, start your ovens!!!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Heather and Eric

Hilary and Chris

2009-02-20T14:12:00.005-06:00

The details in this wedding are so simple and pretty... And the right colors. (:

I love the natural look for the guys flowers. We're thinking rosemary, but I hadn't thought about the moss...

Bikes. Again. I just love them.

Found: Snippet & Ink: Hilary and Chris

Cozy and Homespun

2009-02-20T13:38:00.003-06:00

I love the country charm of this poster. Also, the recipe box is such a neat idea! I had already wanted to do a cheesecake buffet with contributions from both sides of the family that would be a diy cake, and then include the recipes on cards for guests to take home, but I hadn't thought about how to display them... This would be perfect!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Board #178: Variation on a theme

For the out of town guests

2009-02-20T13:27:00.008-06:00

Since we have a few out of town guests, I thought it would be nice to put together a few Austin activities for people who are visiting for the weekend. Here's some fun ideas!

A box of goodies containing homemade cookies, bottled water, and lists of local restaurants.

Found: Snippet & Ink: Beka and Jesse

Here's a packet that was put together with some neat practical regional specialties...

Found: Snippet & Ink: Favorites 2008: Details

This couple designed a New Yorker magazine just for their guests that included local restaurants, places to go and things to do. Neat cheap idea!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Deb and Sean

More fun get-aways!

2009-02-20T13:23:00.007-06:00

Another fun Bike idea! I just love this!

Paper kite tail look on a vintage car would be a lot of fun too! Obviously, the guys didn't decorate this one!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Favorites 2008: Details

Beautiful, happy things!!!

2009-02-20T12:50:00.010-06:00

I don't know Allison or Mark, but I am in love with their sunny and happy wedding. It incorporates so many things that I love and I wish that I knew them so I could ask them a million questions about the significance behind the details. I think we would get along splendidly!

This is something that I've been wanting to do since I was engaged... we both love our bikes and biking together especially. What better way to start our lives?

Of course, she has a big floppy flower in her hair!

What an adorable and fun idea! I love buttons! Everything that I own has a button on it somewhere...

In lieu of a traditional guest book, they placed envelopes in a book and allowed guests to write personal notes and then seal them up for later reading! How neat!

Check out their featured wedding at Snippet & Ink!!!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Allison and Mark

The hair 2

2009-02-20T11:46:00.003-06:00

Or it could look just like this... But with a big floppy sunflower tucked where the hair comb is. I'm going to need flowers in my hair.

Found: Earth Friendly Wedding

The hair

2009-02-20T11:36:00.007-06:00

My constant problem is to find the perfect hairstyle... Currently, it looks something something like this. Worth offered to hire me a boyscout; to tie my hair into knots.

Found: Snippet & Ink: JoEllen and Rob

Silver bells

2009-02-20T11:22:00.002-06:00

Since the Wildflower center is extremely cautious about what you use for the send off, I thought bells might give the send-off a festive feel! Here's another wedding where they must have thought the same!

Found: Snippet & Ink: JoEllen and Rob

Mis-matched maids!

2009-02-20T11:03:00.010-06:00

I love the way the bridesmaids are mis-matched but still pulled together! This is the look I'm going for but in yellows and oranges (: Happy hunting girls!

Found: Snippet & Ink: Danielle and Greg