*Heads up: One more post today and then I dive into the world of no-sleep-finals. I'll be back after the fourteenth!*
This post is going to be kind of odd. But I guess you might expect that from me by now. :)
Since we are getting married at the Farm, we are embracing the rustic, sweet, simple wedding style. Our tabletops will match it perfectly.
This is a picture I found that started my love with burlap. (... never thought I would type that sentence. But, really, can you deny how a-dorable this set up is?).
D made a request that most people would think is crazy. And I admit, for a second I did, too. He requested that we do not rent a tent. I have always admitted that I, to no surprise, have a different level of interest in the design of our wedding. What it is about - Why we are doing it - Our promises to each other... oh, he is there 100%. What color of flowers we have, the design of our invitation suite, or the dishes we eat off of? Eh. He just wants me to be happy. (Gotta love that man.) So when he says that one thing he doesn't want is a tent, I listen. Sure, it might rain. But just as D explained to me, he knows that he and I would still have fun that day. We would just run out there with my make-up running, puddle splashing, and get all kinds of married. We'll figure something out. So, I'm going with the flow right now and making my groom happy.
So where were we? Oh, our tables will be naked under light-strewn skies and dressed in burlap. Depending on the cost, we will either rent the linens (simple, cheap white ones) or I'll purchase a big chunky bolt of muslin and go from there. Pinking shears means that none of our DIY fabric-related-projects will have a finished seam. (Still lovin' on my pinking shears Chistmas present, Mom!) The burlap on our tables will probably just be runners so that we can get that BAM-burlap feel while squeezing more out of less.
Again, depending on the cost, we may purchase all of the plates ourselves. If we do, they will be collected over time from thrift stores, yard sales, and the like. The guidelines will follow the similar idea as the bridesmaid frocks, similar color to help draw them all together. Since we haven't nailed down the guest list, there are several factors that might affect this idea. If I need to collect 500 dishes... it might not happen. Why do I like this idea? I love the homey feel of mismatched togetherness (notice a trend?). I love the fact that if a plate breaks, eh, we own it. What do you do after the wedding? There are several options: donate them back, save some for special occasions & anniversaries, let friends and family pick through and see if there are any they would like to keep, or gift cookies away and not worry about getting your plate back. Again, we will only do this if it is cheaper or if we decide overtime that it is worth it to us for the added cost.
For the centerpieces, they will be a combination of candlelight and cheap flowers. There are tons of different little votive jars at thrift stores and options at Michael's and JoAnn's for buying them in bulk. Then a simple wrap of a little bit of lace adds a romantic feel. When D and I first moved in together, our window treatments included a back layer of lace fabric hung to add privacy. D teased me and called them granny windows. In our first home together, they haven't found their way back up and they never will. The blinds that were here when we moved in are perfect. End result? I have 6 panels of lace material that is f-r-e-e to craft with. And heck, lace or no lace, can't go wrong with simple glass votives. I might even look on craigslist to see if another Bride is selling her booty bounty. (Erm.. guess pirate lingo doesn't work in this case.)
My beloved mason jars will make another appearance in our centerpieces, along with other glass vessels. I saw an awesome tutorial on how to make new clear glass mason jars strut the look of the vintage blue ball jars and you can bet your little toe I'm gonna do it. (a la this smarty and this one, too) Flowers to fill? Well, lately I've been drooling over photos of bunches of baby's breath. Yep, just baby's breath. It has a few things going for it: simple, cheap, long-lasting. My original idea was to throw wildflower seeds in different plant pots and let them bloom all wiggly-giggly. That idea hasn't been thrown out the window yet. My parents gave away wildflower seeds as favors from their wedding and have a lot left over. I think there is something sweet about reusing an element from their wedding.This Summer we'll do a test run of the wildflower idea and see what we think. Have I mentioned how much I love having a long engagement? (hint: a whole, stinkin' bunch)
Another little somethin'somethin' that will find its way onto the table top is an activity. I'm not sure exactly what it will be but we'll figure something out. The timeline is far from conspired so I'm sure there will be a point that our guests will be left alone to entertain themselves. Being that our wedding will be at a family home, I don't trust all of my family to stay where they are supposed to. I don't blame them - being in a place where they are comfortable might lead to a little less tradition and wedding professionalism. (is that even a thing?) So to combat the idea of mutiny and starve off any notion of boredom (and maybe even strike a few conversations): just add activity. I'll keep you posted with what exactly we come up with, of course.
Anyone else love burlap as much as I do? Anyone else surprised by that affection?! What about activity suggestions? Oh, and anyone a regular grower of wildflowers or just a grade-A gardener that can give us any tips?
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