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July 30, 2012

Projects For The Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Many of you have asked how the wedding plans were going, I can't believe my sons wedding is less than 4 months away!  So, I thought I would show you a couple projects I have been working on for the rehearsal dinner


The Rehearsal dinner will be at a local outdoor cafe around the corner from my house.   It's where the kids spent a lot of time when they lived in Orlando before moving to DC.  This is going to be a vintage themed, relaxed, dress for the weather, (Pretty nice weather in Orlando in November) dining under the stars, event. 


I made one of these vintage book candle holders way back in November right after the engagement.  Yep, crazy excited Mom...... I was already planning the rehearsal dinner in my head.



I was trying to think of something unique and different for table centerpieces that stayed with the vintage vibe, the full tutorial is HERE.  After I drilled out the holes for the candles and decorated the cover I added ribbon and vintage brooches.....A little shabby and a little bling!



The books will be center pieces on the large tables. For the smaller tables and scattered around the venue I made waterslide decal pictures of the love birds and put them on votives.


The waterslide decal tutorial is HERE, I printed pictures on the decals then put them on votives




I have a lot more wedding projects to show you.....Hope you don't mind a little wedding DIY between "Regular" DIY!?

Happy Creating!
Carol

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45 comments:

  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 30, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Really sweet....and I love seeing it...I still have my son who isn't married yet! Any ideas are welcome!

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  2. Maureen WyattJuly 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    You designs just sigh 'romance'! It's the perfect blend of comfort and refinement. I find myself actually wanting to be at the dinner! The couple won't mind one of your invisible friends attending, will they? ~ Maureen

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  3. GinaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Oh these are so pretty! They are vintage and elegant...fabulous!

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  4. Terra July 30, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    These projects are creative and pretty.

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  5. The Altered BeeJuly 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely!

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  6. MelodeeJuly 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    your son and daughter-to-be must be sooo happy to have you helping them with all your talent:)

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  7. Jamie @ Domestically VintageJuly 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Wow! You're going to be throwing one beautiful rehearsal dinner! It will mean so much to your future daughter-in-law to have a mother-in-law that cares that much and is this excited! Have a great day! ~ Jamie

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  8. nádyaJuly 30, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Probably I will repeat everybody here including myself, but you are so, so creative!!! Loved those centre pieces and that brown ribbon- the colour is perfect!!!! The pictures idea turned out just great!!!! Surely your son and future DIL are quite happy with your creations!!!!
    Blessings,
    Nadya

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  9. CreateologyJuly 30, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Seeing anything you create makes me smile with delight. These centerpieces will be the perfect touch to each table. The happy couple will completely appreciate all the time and thought and work you are putting into this momentous occasion. Simply Blissful Dear...

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  10. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Oh Carol adoro quei centrotavola hanno un aria così vintage e così chic nello stesso tempo,tua figlia è molto fortunata..... BAaci

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  11. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJuly 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    are you kidding? we loooove seeing wedding along with anything/everything else. soooo romantic sigh.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 30, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Love it, Carol! I also love that you are so involved. It sounds like a great theme for the dinner, too.

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  13. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Girl, I know the wedding will be fabulous!!! These creations of yours are so fresh and yet old world beautiful! I LOVE the colours and theme!

    Hugs,

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  14. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    With all your hard work, it looks like they are going to have a wonderful rehearsal dinner and wedding. Both your son and your DIL are lucky to have such a talented person helping them. Keep up the good work Carol!

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  15. dlwJuly 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    do you ever check out the blog homeroad? she had a tut for a wedding chair that uses an image transfer that might be right up your alley.
    take care!
    debra

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  16. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I love the vintage books with the votives, how pretty and very unique.
    Love their pictures on the glass too. This is going to be a lovely wedding from beginning to end.
    Sure wish I would have had a Mom like you.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  17. Simply LokalJuly 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I can't add any more to what the other ladies have stated. These center pieces are going to be so beautiful on the tables. - Revis

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  18. fixitfaerieJuly 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Very nice work. And you are following the theme perfectly. Blessings Paula

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  19. Shabby chic SandyJuly 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    These look so pretty--love the photos on the votives. Can't wait to see these at the reception! (well, in pictures anyway--lol)

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  20. GingerJuly 30, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful table centerpieces, you are so creative. You are really having fun aren't you? That's wonderful. My daughter is getting married in Sept. and I have helped her with some of the decorations and love the together time. Weddings are so fun.
    Carol your shelves on your last post are just beautiful. I going to do that on some my shelves. I did the fabric on shelves before but I like your process.
    Ginger

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  21. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 30, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    These are really wonderful, Carol...I know it will make the dinner even more special! Thank you so much for your SO sweet comments on my magazine post!

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  22. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 30, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    AWESOME!!! You could be a professional wedding planner! The personal votives with their photos are so COOL!!! I may "copy" that idea for my daughter's wedding..if she lets me! LOL!!
    Thank you so much for the phone call!!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  23. farmhouse-storyJuly 30, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    wonderful ideas, carol:) this wedding will be so gorgeous, thanks to you:)

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  24. MelodeeJuly 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    hi Carol, I think your email is on "no-reply" when you write on someone's blog..was going to w/b from your comment on mine, but won't let me:(

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  25. MarilynJuly 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    You can show me wedding any time! The candle pieces are going to look grand!!♥♫

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  26. Patty PattersonJuly 30, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    So cute! Can't wait to see wedding photos!

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  27. hopeandjoyhomeJuly 30, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    So cool! Fab job..love those centerpieces! I enjoy seeing personal touches at weddings!

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  28. DebbieJuly 30, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    The centerpieces are wonderful. I'm such a book lover that they just jazz me. And the waterslide decals of the couple and the "she said yes" one? Perfect!

    Looking forward to the next installment. I love wedding preparations.

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  29. DawnllJuly 31, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Love these, they are amazing. Your a great mom

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  30. BluebirdbasketryJuly 31, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Carol,

    I love hearing about the wedding preparations! I cannot wait to see it all together at the rehearsal dinner pictures. These ideas are ones we can use for not just weddings, so bring it on!

    Sue

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  31. Savannah GrannyJuly 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Don't know about the wedding reception but the rehearsal dinner is going to be awesome.
    The vintage book idea is genius. I love the touch of ribbon and the vintage brooch.
    The votives are just precious and I know they will be a fantastic hit. Has the happy couple seen these decorations yet? They have to be impressed.
    Have you ever done work as a wedding consultant?
    xo Ginger

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  32. Little Miss MaggieJuly 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I love this idea for the centerpieces. The books are beautiful. The votives with the photos are great as well.

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  33. Celestina MarieJuly 31, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Hi Carol, this is just brilliant and it is going to be the talk of the dinner. I bet you get orders for these too. Love it.
    You are so over the moon talented my friend.
    XO Celestina Marie

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  34. BECKYJuly 31, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    You are amazing gal!! And the dinner will look fabulous, I'm sure!!

    Hope you're having a great week!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  35. Covenant Lights by DorothyJuly 31, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I just love reading about this wedding and all the amazing ideas you've come up with to make it so special. What a gift to the groom and bride!!

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  36. Cindy The Victorian JourneyJuly 31, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Do we Mind... are you kidding... Love DIY and I am always amazed, dazzled and impressed with what ever you do.. Can't wait for the next DIY... Love your style.. and creative crafts. Hugs to you Carol... Cindy

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  37. Heart Vintage Design July 31, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Fun, fun, fun. Your son is so lucky!

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  38. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJuly 31, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I love the crafts! The pictures on the candle holders are such a great idea. What an exciting time for your family!
    Pam

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  39. JessicaAugust 1, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I love the "She said yes on 11/5/11" votive. That's actually my anniversary so I did a double-take on that picture!

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  40. Anne August 1, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, Carol, this is all wonderful! What I really wanted to comment on, though, is your sweet Billie! I had Ragdoll boy that looked so much like her...Ollie ~ he was a blue lynx mitted...my daughter has 2 Ragdolls, Kensington (Blue mitted) and China (seal color-point)...I will tell you more about Ollie another time...
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  41. pogonipAugust 1, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    It looks wonderful, Carol! Unique and romantic both :)

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  42. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    What a lucky son and future daughter-in-law! It will be a very special event I am sure. Really lovely idea.

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  43. Ruby JeanAugust 4, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Oh no wonder why I hadn't seen these yet... It was a recent post... I LOVE LOVE LOVE them... So creative and certainly special... So what is going to happen to all these LOVELY center pieces after..???

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  44. Chenille CottageAugust 23, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    What a darling couple! It's so very thoughtful to see so much creativity and effort go into each lovely arrangement...You are blessed!
    Smiles,
    Carolynn

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  45. Isabel CabreraDecember 28, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Boy, that’s a lot of candles! Are the ones in the picture the soon-to-be (probably not-so-newlywed by now) couples? You can really see (and feel) the love between them! It’s the perfect table centerpiece for one of the most important events in our lifetime.

    Isabel Cabrera

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