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Showing posts with label ceremony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ceremony. Show all posts
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Wedding Programs
The week before the wedding, my bridesmaids and I set up a little sweat shop to finish stuff for the wedding. I am so excited about how the programs turned out. I didn't have any photos to post, so I contacted my mom back in Missouri and she took these great photos. Shouldn't she get a job doing product presentation?
For the cover, I used 8.5 x 11 blazer blue cardstock, folded in half, and leftover yellow cardstock, leftover blue cardstock, and a printed graphic to create a layered "monogram." Once the inner page was put in, we wrapped the whole thing with yellow raffia.
The front of the inner paper.
The inside of the inner page, with all ceremony and bridal party info.
The back of the inner page, with family info and our address.
For the cover, I used 8.5 x 11 blazer blue cardstock, folded in half, and leftover yellow cardstock, leftover blue cardstock, and a printed graphic to create a layered "monogram." Once the inner page was put in, we wrapped the whole thing with yellow raffia. The front of the inner paper. The inside of the inner page, with all ceremony and bridal party info.The back of the inner page, with family info and our address.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Memory Frame
I wanted some way to honor Jake's dad at the wedding. I saw this in a magazine and thought it would be perfect to use as my inspiration to DIY.
I found a nice wooden frame at Micheal's already with a mat for two 4x6 openings. It was $29.99, a little more than I wanted to spend, but I figured we could display this in our home after the wedding, so I decided it was worth it, but when I went to the checkout, it turns out it was on sale for $16.99! I know the color is off, but I had to turn of the flash so the glass wouldn't have a glare.
A little closer.
The right side says :
In Loving Memory
'his military rank'
'his full name'
Retired US Air Force
Those we LOVE are never far,
they are with us always
in our HEARTS.
I'm thinking I might display this by the guest book at the ceremony and reception.
I found a nice wooden frame at Micheal's already with a mat for two 4x6 openings. It was $29.99, a little more than I wanted to spend, but I figured we could display this in our home after the wedding, so I decided it was worth it, but when I went to the checkout, it turns out it was on sale for $16.99! I know the color is off, but I had to turn of the flash so the glass wouldn't have a glare.
A little closer.
The right side says :In Loving Memory
'his military rank'
'his full name'
Retired US Air Force
Those we LOVE are never far,
they are with us always
in our HEARTS.
I'm thinking I might display this by the guest book at the ceremony and reception.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Don't rest your head on this pillow!
Mom and I made the ring bearer pillow today. As she says, we make a good team. I come up with the ideas, and she makes them.
Here was my original inspiration, taken from Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine. Just a plain pillow with a handkerchief wrapped around so that all 4 corners meet in the middle of the top.
We started out with a lace hanky 
and some navy blue silk fabric (yes it has a weird "sea creature" print, but once the lace covers it, it looks fine)
Mama doing her thing. I'll admit, all I did was iron the hanky.
And the final product. I love the contrast of the navy and white!
Here was my original inspiration, taken from Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine. Just a plain pillow with a handkerchief wrapped around so that all 4 corners meet in the middle of the top.
We started out with a lace hanky 
and some navy blue silk fabric (yes it has a weird "sea creature" print, but once the lace covers it, it looks fine)
Mama doing her thing. I'll admit, all I did was iron the hanky.
And the final product. I love the contrast of the navy and white!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Ceremony Music
I have finalized the ceremony music with my pianist! I wanted to keep everything very classic, so the guests would really get that "wedding feel" and I think the music really sets the mood.
Entrance of the bridal party: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Entrance of the bride: Canon in D - Pachelbel
Recessional (same my parents had at their wedding): Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Prelude and Postlude: other classical music selections
My countdown says I have 26 days until the wedding, and Jake will be home 2 weeks from today!
Entrance of the bridal party: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Entrance of the bride: Canon in D - Pachelbel
Recessional (same my parents had at their wedding): Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Prelude and Postlude: other classical music selections
My countdown says I have 26 days until the wedding, and Jake will be home 2 weeks from today!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Bouquets
My mom and I met with the "florist" on Wednesday. She is not technically a florist, but she is one of my mom's friends, and actually was one of my mom's students in her floral design class years ago. My original thought was that my mom would do the flowers, but we decided she probably doesn't need that stress on the week of her daughters wedding, so Tamylia agreed to do them for us! More free labor!
This is the picture I gave her, for my bouquet as well as the bridesmaids' bouquets. I just don't want the red berry looking stuff. I like the color and size of the sunflowers, and I like the amount of greenery.
I also gave her a photo of a daisy wreath. I had cut it from the Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and can't find it online, but the website did have a photo of the wreath from farther, not as close up. But you get the idea. I want two daisy wreaths for the church doors. The first thing that greets the guests!
This is the picture I gave her, for my bouquet as well as the bridesmaids' bouquets. I just don't want the red berry looking stuff. I like the color and size of the sunflowers, and I like the amount of greenery.
I also gave her a photo of a daisy wreath. I had cut it from the Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and can't find it online, but the website did have a photo of the wreath from farther, not as close up. But you get the idea. I want two daisy wreaths for the church doors. The first thing that greets the guests!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
My First DIY
So, I actually completed this project months ago, but I thought I should start sharing some of the DIY things I have done!
I found these baskets in my mom and dad's stack of "garage sale junk." I took them home, painted them bright white, and added some cute yellow gingham ribbon, and...
wal-lah! Two super cute FREE flowergirl baskets!
I found these baskets in my mom and dad's stack of "garage sale junk." I took them home, painted them bright white, and added some cute yellow gingham ribbon, and...
wal-lah! Two super cute FREE flowergirl baskets!Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Basics of My Wedding
You've met me and you've met the wedding party. Now I'll cover some of the basics I have planned for my wedding.
The Ceremony:
We are planning to get married at 2:00 in the afternoon on July 4th, 2009 in Missouri. I have booked the church that I grew up at. My family have been members there since 1989! The sanctuary was dedone a few years ago, and now instead of long pews, has separate chairs that connect together. I love this because the chairs are currently situated with 2 aisles, but I will be able to move them to form 1 center aisle. I have asked the head minister to officiate the ceremony. I have known him since I was in 5th grade, so I feel like it will be great to be married by someone that knows me personally. I'm planning to have the youth minister (who was the youth minister while I was in Junior High through High School) to say an opening prayer.
The Church Reception:
Immediately after the ceremony, we plan to have a cake and punch reception in the fellowship hall in the church. This will give our guests a chance to visit with us immediately and not have to wait for us to get done with pictures.
We will then have a break for a few hours. During this time, the bridal party and family will have all of the professional photos taken, and the guests will be able to either go home or back to the hotel to rest and change out of their formal clothes.
The Dinner Reception:
Later in the evening, possible 7:00 or 8:00 we will have an outdoor reception. This will take place in a tent on my parent's farm. Guests will be encouraged to wear casual attire. At this reception, I am most excited about having a fireworks display after sundown!
The Ceremony:
We are planning to get married at 2:00 in the afternoon on July 4th, 2009 in Missouri. I have booked the church that I grew up at. My family have been members there since 1989! The sanctuary was dedone a few years ago, and now instead of long pews, has separate chairs that connect together. I love this because the chairs are currently situated with 2 aisles, but I will be able to move them to form 1 center aisle. I have asked the head minister to officiate the ceremony. I have known him since I was in 5th grade, so I feel like it will be great to be married by someone that knows me personally. I'm planning to have the youth minister (who was the youth minister while I was in Junior High through High School) to say an opening prayer.
The Church Reception:
Immediately after the ceremony, we plan to have a cake and punch reception in the fellowship hall in the church. This will give our guests a chance to visit with us immediately and not have to wait for us to get done with pictures.
We will then have a break for a few hours. During this time, the bridal party and family will have all of the professional photos taken, and the guests will be able to either go home or back to the hotel to rest and change out of their formal clothes.
The Dinner Reception:
Later in the evening, possible 7:00 or 8:00 we will have an outdoor reception. This will take place in a tent on my parent's farm. Guests will be encouraged to wear casual attire. At this reception, I am most excited about having a fireworks display after sundown!
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