My future DIL and I are full speed into wedding DIY projects.
It's just 3 1/2 months until my son's vintage themed wedding (The wedding is Thanksgiving weekend...Hello Thanksgiving is 3 1/2 months away!), first up table centerpieces
Here's how the vision came to life....... For a year we have been thrifting mirror trays, picture frames, and silver tea pots
The trays and frames are all different sizes and shapes, but they were all unified.......
By using the "Official" wedding color, Heirloom white
We printed table numbers on vintage sheet music and framed them
And here's the completed centerpiece....She LOVES it! OOps, you see that little green votive on the tray, that's what will be used instead of the white votive
This is going to be a morning wedding with a brunch reception, so we think the teapots are perfect!
This is going to be a morning wedding with a brunch reception, so we think the teapots are perfect!
You may have noticed that I said my future DIL and I have been working on the wedding projects......Well, how can that be if she and my son live in DC and I'm in Orlando....News flash, she is staying with me until the wedding.....Why you ask? Well, she works for the Senate in DC, but is in Florida working on the Senator's re-election campaign. Since my house is less than a mile from the campaign headquarters this was the perfect place for her to stay and how great is it that she can work on wedding plans and projects while she's here...It's a win, win! My baby boy is still in DC and will be down to visit, but don't worry Dora (The Flower Girl) is keeping him company
Happy Creating!
Carol
How absolutely gorgeous!! And its wonderful that your future DIL can stay with you and be part of the prep in all these beautiful and fun wedding decorations! Seriously Carol, just stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh so fabulous! Great teamwork creating the centerpieces! Have to keep this in mind...my nephew just announced his engagement and forthcoming vintage wedding.
ReplyDeleteI love this, so very pretty! Great job you guys :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! How fortunate to have her with you and to be able to work together ... I just can't help but wonder about her nerves since she is not only working on wedding plans but an election - yikes! Best wishes that everything goes perfectly!
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Ador-a that Dora! And what fun you and the future Mrs. are having!
ReplyDeleteBlessings during these grand 3.5 months!
what a beautiful theme you have going for the wedding, looks beautiful.I love that you are creating this your selves, making it truly yours, like none other, sounds like you are on cloud nine and I wish you and your lovely family best wishes from Canada!!!
ReplyDeleteSo - that's the flower girl, huh? My son's dog was his ring bearer.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! (makes me want to "renew my vows!) ;)
ReplyDeleteit is going to be sooooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous centerpiece! This is going to be a beautiful wedding, I just know it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Carol, absolutely beautiful! I love that your future DIL is staying with you too. Some real bonding time indeed. How lucky to have you as a MIL:)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Carol! It's perfect for that vintage vibe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful center piece!
ReplyDeleteLove the center pieces! I'm going to see if my daughter would like something like yours! HMMM!!!
ReplyDeleteCute flowers on the puppy!
Warmly,
deb
I absolutely LOVE this!! Really, Carol, this is so much up my alley. I can't wait to show my daughter because that's the kind of look she has said that she would love.
ReplyDeleteI have decided that your future DIL is a girl after my own heart.
And how cool is it that you get to have her live with you during this time? It just couldn't have worked out any better.
If you see someone behind a large potted plant at the wedding, it will be yours truly.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful ideas with us. I adore silver and the mirrored trays are a beautiful touch!
ReplyDeleteExciting times! How nice that you can work together and have twice as much fun.♥♫
ReplyDeleteHow very creative for the table center pieces... and numbered tables!
ReplyDeleteHow very special she gets to spend time with you...work close at hand, and bond and craft, etc!
fun! Pat
of course it is FABYOULOUS ! how wonderful you future dil is able to stay with you. Love that you are creating these memories together.
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LOVE the ideas here!!! the mirror trays are fantastic and everything is just SO beautiful!!! Your son is so lucky!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Divine that DIL is able to stay with you and help with the wedding plans. Lovely table centerpieces and great that you unified them with your fabulous Heirloom white. Blissful creating dear...
ReplyDeleteThe centerpiece looks so beautiful. It will be a dream wedding. Great that the bride to be gets to be involved with all the prep. Lucky girl and lucky mom in law to be.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM!!!You are just so creative
ReplyDeleteYou two must be having a great time with this Carol. I LOVE the centerpieces...awesome idea!!!! You will be so busy with a wedding coming up. The way time flies these days, it will be here before you know it.
ReplyDeleteI think the flower girl couldn't be cuter!!!!
What a wonderful time for you to really get to know your DIL. The stuff you guys are making is amazing--what a beautiful wedding! I am going to have to steal some of your ideas if Janae ever decides to get married!
ReplyDeletelooks great Carol! loving how it is all coming together :) it is going to be so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you and your DIL to be able to spend this time together. Your collaboration on the centerpieces is magnificent!!!Very pretty, I wouldn't change a thing.
ReplyDeleteHappiness, Mickie
Carol ~ your wedding theme and centerpieces, etc. are just gorgeous! Love it all and what a great way to get to spend some time with your future DIL. xo
ReplyDeletecarol, the tables will be so lovely!! this wedding will be amazing! enjoy your time with your dil:)
ReplyDeleteCarol, these are perfect! I LOVE mirrors and trays...what a wonderful idea to do the thrifting in advance. I adore the table numbers & frames!
ReplyDeleteThe teapots will be gorgeous ~ well, all of it will. :)
Thanks so much for sharing! Glad she's there to participate in her wedding planning.
xo
Pat
P.S. LOVE Dora!!
All I have to say is WOW! Would certainly love to come to this wedding. It will be magnificent. Love everything and the hat stands on the post before this one is also a beauty. Blessings to all, Lu
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteEverything looks fantastic and how lucky you are to have her as a house guest and she is equally as lucky as i am sure she is learning so much from you!
Hugs,
Deb
What a pretty idea! I love those vintage mirrored trays and always snatch them up for my booth. I think you and your DIL are very lucky to be able to spend this time together before the wedding!
ReplyDeleteLove them! It is going to be gorgeous Carol.
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What great centerpieces!! Love them!
ReplyDeletechris
Clever and so pretty. Dora's doo is too much!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, WOW these are awesome. Looks like you both are getting a lot accomplished and so vintage chic. The wedding will be here before you know it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all the great ideas.
Love sweet Dora and her crown of roses.
Have a great and creative week.
XO Celestina Marie
Carol,
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative!
Just lovely!
A vintage chic wedding. How pretty! and romantic.
I have a bunch of those filigree trays that I have painted white and pink. I use them all over the house.... but, never thought about using them as wedding center pieces. They look beautiful with the silver flower arrangements! Love the framed table numbers, too.
My daughter is getting married in the spring 2013. You've given me some great ideas!
I just spent a couple of days making over some thrift store finds. Hope you will drop by for a quick visit.
Will visit again soon!
Elizabeth
You are an amazing lady! I am excited to see what you will do for the wedding! Romance! Sigh! So many lovely things today! Hugs Anne
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
ReplyDeleteWhat clever and practical centerpieces. Each one is going to add such a touch of elegance and sweetness to each table. What a blessing you are to our future DIL!
Warm wishes,
Carolynn
Carol, the wedding centerpieces are going to look fabulous and the wedding is going to be gorgeous. The arrangement in the teapot is a treat for the eyes. Thanks for keeping us up to date. So neat that DIL (future) is having this opportunity to be with you during this time.
ReplyDeleteDora the flower dog is so cute and she is definitely all ears. LOL! I had to show Dora to Bob, we both love her.
Hugs and blessings, Ginger
as usual your creativity takes my breath away
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