Table Numbers and Decor

Table numbers are an important piece that cannot be left out of the decoration scheme. They are functional for direction purposes and can reinforce the wedding theme.

Personally, I like framed table numbers that add some elegance to the table.

Also, if you want to make them a little more personal, or connected to the theme, you can add fun backgrounds.

If frames aren't your forte, then you can go many different routes.

For a natural, or outdoors wedding, you can take out two birds with one stone by using the floral centerpiece as the table number.

Another option is having interactive tables numbers.

If none of these suit your fancy, then you can have stand alone letters which still get the job done.

Wishing you a happily ever after!



Harry Potter Shout Out

This would be a great engagement pic for a Harry Potter couple, and it showcases the ring! I plan to make my own wands, and will post the link to the instructions here once they are finished.

I really like this idea as a photo booth prop. Added bonus: this would be super simple to make out of poster board!

These would be great signs to hang on the backs of his and her chairs at the reception.

This is another subtle way to have Harry and the gang there on your special day.

Or you could have a somewhat hidden shout out on your shoe.

These are just a few fun ways to invite Harry Potter to make a subtle appearance at your wedding. May you have a happily ever after!

Venue

So I want to have an outdoor wedding. It's been one of those dreams that I've had since I was a little girl. My fiancé and I also enjoy walking our area's wonderful trails and visiting the local parks. On one of our trips we discovered a clearing at the top of a hill, completely surrounded by trees.

Here's a picture of it from above:

The clearing is located directly behind our town's ballpark so there is plenty of parking. There is also a utility road seen on the right hand side that leads directly to the clearing, so we may be able to have a shuttle system in place to get attendees to the top of the hill, as the trail is quite steep, windy, and narrow.

Due to wanting a Spring wedding it is my hope that the we will be able to keep the bugs at bay in the clearing, while still having a woodland wedding.

As this area is part of the city park, I will have to contact the Parks and Recreation to confirm that I will be able to have a ceremony here. There are a couple of other park sites in town that are available to rent for events, but our clearing does not happen to be one of them. To be permitted to use the clearing I will have to discuss the use of the utility road, the potential rental fee, as well as having a tent staked into the ground for the ceremony if there is a big potential of rain.

If we choose the park, then the reception will likely be held in a community building right across the creek from the ballpark. Go to your town's website to look for local parks and community buildings available to rent.

Another venue option is an outdoor location with an indoor reception venue not far from our area community college which we have both attended.

While the area is spacious, the price is high. You can go here for more information on Bullskin Creek.

Another local option is the historical Phelps House in Carthage, Missouri. For a decent price the first two floors and grounds can be yours. This venue would be perfect for an elegant, classy wedding.

There are also a couple of lovely glass chapels near our residence. They offer a chance to have an outdoor wedding inside, but the price is steep and time is limited. The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista, Arkansas is my favorite, and you can learn more about it here.

Another local venue is the George Washington Carver National Monument and Park. Though we can't reserve the indoor facility for a reception, guests could wait inside the building in the case of a Spring shower. There is a $50 non-refundable fee, and a detailed application that must be followed, due to being a historical site and national park. This being said, the grounds are gorgeous and this is definitely a consideration.

Do you prefer to have an outdoor or an indoor wedding? Wishing you a happily ever after!

Additional Shoutouts

To honor my love of books, I may sneak a book-page flower into the bouquets.

 

 

 

We may use a beer stein as a vase in honor of his German heritage.

 

 

In honor of my Irish heritage, I like the thought of adding this element into my hairstyle.

 

What are some elements of your life that you want to add as a shout-out? As always, may you have a happily ever after!

Elegant Earrings

These ear jackets from Cato are just lovely, and I'm sure they look whimsical, but elegant on also, and the $4 price cannot be beat!

Though I don't ever wear ear cuffs, I think this sparkly piece would suit my style. Get it here for $5.

I think that ear climbers are so pretty. If you haven't caught on yet, I like things that seem to be growing like plants, to make the user have that mother-nature sort of vibe. You can get these vine-like lovelies for $42 here.

The earrings could also stand in as your "something blue." Score these beauties for $36 here.

What is your favorite earring style? Wishing you a happily ever after!

Much Up-do (About Something!)

I usually have my hair down, and I was blessed with hair that is mainly straight, with a gentle wave or two thrown in, so I don't usually have to do a lot with it. (I'm also pretty terrible at putting my hair up in anything but a pony tail). For my wedding I will have someone doing my hair, so this is my one shot for a fun up-do!

I like the look of this loose braid fitted into the bun.



This style is so polished, and GORGEOUS!

I really like the look of this braided chignon, and am glad that I wouldn't have to rely on my hair staying curly for it to look nice.

What up-dos would you do? Happily ever after!

Hair Affair

I love nature-inspired hair pieces, and I like the look of this leafy headband.

This headband is also leafy, but instead of the leaves wrapping around, they are centralized in either the front or the back, I suppose it's really up to the one who wears it.

I also really love the natural look of flower crowns, and this will probably be my hair piece of choice.

I think that the veil should also be very natural looking, and I have a favorite already picked out. I love this piece because of the cascading flowers that look like they are being blown about in the breeze.

What is your favorite way to embellish your hair? Wishing you a happily ever after!