Earlier this year, a bride-to-be asked me if I'd
like to decorate for her fall wedding. It's safe to say that my response was
much more reserved than my excitement. I began planning and "pinning"
right away.
Lauren and Mike were after a vintage-rustic
theme with classic fall colors. The wedding took place in Lauren's parents'
beautiful backyard, with the ceremony on the lawn and the reception under a
white high-peak tent.
The
ceremony décor was simple: stained crates with mums and a classic floral arbor.
Pinwheels. Paper fans. Rosettes. I
really wish I knew what they were called. All I know is that there are 222 of
them, and I may have made a large portion of them in my sleep. I've always been
a crafter, but this was definitely a new extreme! Some were hung over the dance
floor as a focal point among 3 chandeliers, while others were scattered around
the buffet, dessert, gift, and DJ tables.
The escort cards were a small, more
personal rendition of the paper fans. The names were written on a deep purple,
coordinating with the bridesmaid dresses.
Each place setting had a paper straw
resembling a birch tree with a "Lauren & Mike" embellishment. The
favors were chocolate truffles disguised with paper and twine. I'm eating the
last chocolate as I type…
The centerpieces were crates,
hinting to the ceremony aisle decor. I stained and stenciled the centerpieces
with an 'F' for their initial. The crates contained glass bottles {formerly
Starbucks Frappuccino jars}, and were filled with fresh flowers. Ribbons were
the perfect option for outdoor table runners.
As for signage, chalkboards were a
great fit. This encouraged me to look into typographic designs. There are so
many fun possibilities! Does the "Lauren & Mike" sign look
familiar? It matches the straw flags.
I was completely honored to be a
part of such an important day for Lauren and Mike. It was worth every to-do
list, craft store run, and hot glue gun burn. I owe many thanks to family and
friends who helped with so many details.
If you are in need of crafty hands
or would like help with planning an event, I'd love to offer my services! Send
me an email at meganmclachlan1@gmail.com.
Photography: Megan
Photo Editing: Caleb @ http://redchromeproductions.com/
