Last weekend we got the joy of seeing one of
Chris's younger brothers tie the knot. The whole family helped the bride a groom make their day amazing. I am so excited that they are letting me share some inspirations from their Garden Party wedding!
The wedding was held in a
beautiful garden in Gainesville, FL. So the decorations fit perfectly.
Upon arrival, guests were directed to the front table. (Center Piece by
Vanneza Rivera)
Where they could pick up one of their take home favors: a packet of seeds
Displayed so nicely in this rectangular planter
Instead of a guestbook, the bride and groom had a tree for the guests to place their finger prints on. (Painting by:
SweetSweetLoves)
As you can see: since it's on canvas you have no worries of anyone getting your identity, but it did look amazing once the tree was full of "Leaves"
Since it was the middle of July, outside, in Florida, the programs were fans. This was SUCH a life saver!! (Programs by
Coco Bassey;
The front showed the bridal party, ceremony order of events, and the following events (Cocktail hour, Dinner, and Dancing)
The back had info about the garden, their hashtag (Which by the way I suggest every couple pick a hashtag for their wedding as it made sharing photos SO much easier) and about the favors: we had a mason jar etched with the bride and groom's names and wedding date that we were to use for a drinking glass that night, then take home with us.
I just loved the last 2 lines about the garden: "Be sure to come in before dark. This is gator country."
The
actual ceremony took place under the 'Wedding Tree' and was absolutely
beautiful. The bride and groom opted for a unity tree instead of a unity
candle. Each set of parents put dirt into the pot at the beginning and
then during the ceremony the bride and groom watered the tree.
Instead of a pillow, the ring barer carried the rings tied to these flowers on a cut of wood.
Since the garden was very big, there were signs such as this one all over to help direct the guests.
Dinner was served on the porch. The fans made it very comfortable.
The center pieces were simple flower arrangements in mason jars with a candle on a cut of wood.
The dance hall was beautifully decorated: One of the walls displayed this beautiful arrangement of mason jar lids on twine that had 1 Cor 13 on it.
Each letter was painted on using a stencil.
And then holes punched into the sides to thread the twin through. We used command strip hooks to hold it up with out damaging the walls.
The other wall had this display made up of lace curtains for photos.
With the props and hashtag near by.
Lots of fun!!
When it was time to see the bride and groom off, we all tossed
flower petals instead of rice!
It was an amazing wedding!!
*All of the above ideas were by the Bride and Groom (Felicia and Sam) and executed by them and/or family unless otherwise noted. Thank you to everyone who made their day special!
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