November 19, 2012

Final Wedding Preparations

It's finally here...Wedding week!  My son comes into town tomorrow and then we start a crazy, jam packed, wedding week!


Speaking of jam packed, my little house is bursting with all of the decor and projects we have worked on for the last 6 months

This is the corner with the rehearsal dinner decorations.  The dinner will be at a little outdoor cafe around the corner from my house...Yikkes, lets hope we don't have any crazy weather events!


This corner holds all of the decor for the outside morning wedding and following brunch reception....I can't wait for the omelet station and mashed potato bar..Doesn't that sound great!


Here is a few more wedding projects I haven't shown you, the future DIL covered these letters from Hobby Lobby with moss


And her Mom made these cute little coloring book kits to occupy the kids that are attending


And I made 15 Tussie mussies that will be filled with baby's breath and roses and hang at the end of each row


Before I leave ......
.......I had to share this with you, I found a long dress to wear to the wedding, but since it's a morning wedding I took it to Nadia the seamstress to hem.  I wanted it hemmed just above the knees, but Nadia informed me in her Romanian accent...... "Oh, no, it cannot be just above the knee because the top of your knees are WRINKLED"....What!!!!  


Come on, like I don't have enough wrinkles every where else..... Now I have wrinkled knees!!!  Oh for cripes sakes ladies, go check your knees....So, here it is HEMMED JUST BELOW THE WRINKLES!!

I'll be back as soon as I can with wedding pictures!

Happy Thanksgiving 
and
Happy Creating!

Carol

If you missed any wedding projects you can click on these links


52 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh I can feel the excitement all the way up here in Canada!!! I love the tussy mussies too! Everything is beautiful, and my knees are to fat to be wrinkled!!!

Jamie @ Domestically Vintage said...

Everything looks beautiful! Have so much fun enjoying this special time. Cannot wait to see all the pictures once the whole thing is over and your relaxed and ready to do a post. :) Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Jamie

stefanie said...

hahahaha, what? wrinkled knees....so funny!!
this wedding is going to be soooooooooo beautiful!

Createology said...

Be proud of all you have done dear Carol! This will be a momentous occasion and enjoy every second of it. Lovely decor. Adorable kids kits. Wrinkles...Pffff! We have earned each one!! Blessings to all...

E said...

I can't wait to see the wedding details when it comes together, you've done a fabulous job and can't wait to see your dress it looks beautiful. Wrinkled knees ??? I sure wouldn't have considered that detail !! :)

ax2usn said...

Circa 1940s, those wrinkled knees were the cats meow! Contests were held and prizes awarded to women whose 'knee wrinkles' resembled tiny faces!

mizdarlin said...

Never mind your so-called 'wrinkled' knees..everyone has those..but she's right as far as style goes..that is the trendy length...
Love your tussy mussies..and looks like your son is marrying into a creative family, which should bode well for future creativity!
Have a wonderful time, Carol...don't work too hard, dance lots!

Bluebirdbasketry said...

Too funny! My knees AND my elbows are like wrinkly little elephant skin...yuk! This is going to be such a beautiful wedding - enjoy every minute! Then breathe...

Sue

Rooms by Ann said...

Just found your blog, Love it everything is so beautiful. Happy to follow.

Shabby Gr8 Dane said...

Enjoy every minute of this week as you prepare for the very special event. You have poured your creative soul and energy into making this a memorable day for both the bride and groom. I have felt like part of your family as I traveled along your journey to this day reading your every blog post, drooling over your creativity and enjoying your steps. May the bride, groom and their families be blessed on the wedding days.

Sherrie

debi said...

Looks like you've got all the pretties under control. Best wishes to all of you!

Anonymous said...

Wrinkled knees? You cracked me up with this one! One nice seamstress you have there, lol! The wedding decorations are so pretty!

Connie said...

First of all . . . I think your knees are perfect, LOL
There is something very delightful about a morning wedding. I have never attended one, but it sounds wonderful.
Everything is so lovely and there is so much thought and love that has gone into this celebration. Congratulations to your family and God bless you with a perfectly wonderful day.
I will be watching your site for photos.

Best wishes,
Connie :)

Laura Bissonnette said...

LOL! You are so funny, I just about died laughing. What an exciting time for you! I can't wait to see pictures. BTW, would you like to swap buttons? At the moment, I'm doing free button swaps (check out my sponsor page if you're interested)
XO Laura
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Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Carol,
Oh...I just can't believe she told you that about your knees...if she could only see mine. LUV those sweet tussie mussies and your future DIL did a great job on the letters.

Blessings,
Linda

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Oh my goodness, what a thing to say about your knees...your dress and knees look just fine to me:-) After all the preparations, it's just about time. Your creations are gorgeous and I love those mossy letters and the coloring book kits for the children.

Gina said...

Oh wow, you are ready!! Good luck with everything. I know it is going to be a beautiful wedding.

Teresa said...

Dear Carol,
Wishing you a Lovely Day.
Blessings,
Teresa

Anonymous said...

lovin what I see of your dress Carol!
Wrinkles on knees- I don't believe it!

This wedding is going to be so special and can't wait to see pictures. Love the crazy little think called love sign- what a cute idea!

Have fun and Happy Thanksgiving!

bee blessed
mary

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

I'm just so EXCITED for you!!!! It's been awesome following along with all the plans, detail, and crafts! I'm feeling a little weepy & very Happy for your Son and the Bride to Be!
Take LOTS of photos!
Really, wrinkles in my knees..ugh!
XO
Deb

Simply Lokal said...

Oh, it's going to be beautiful. I can't wait for the pictures. - Revis

NanaDiana said...

Welcome to the Wrinkled Knee Club. You are now officially a card-carrying member!;>)

Everything is looking wonderful. How very, very exciting to have this Blessed event going on this week. I can't wait to see more pictures- xo Diana

Debbie said...

So excited!! I loved watching all the stuff unfold and love the new stuff. That is a WONDERFUL idea about the coloring books, btw. Brilliant! Everything looks wonderful, and I'll bet if I saw those knees, I wouldn't see a wrinkle on them.

BTW, I happen to have had a morning wedding, and I think they are the best ever.

Give yourself the gift of a wonderful, blessed week, and if you see a blonde behind a large, potted plant, just ignore her. She's harmless.

Marilyn said...

Such pretties. And I'll be your knees are quite pretty, too! I just cracked up when I read that part. Have a wonderful time!!!♥♫

Jane said...

You look like one organized mother of the groom!! Enjoy the festivities!
Jane

tickledpinkwithrosesandpearls.com said...

I LOVE all of the things that you have created and can not wait to see the Wedding pictures!
From your newest follower,
Michele
http://www.tickledpinkwithrosesandpearls.com/

Bonnie said...

Relax and enjoy!!! It will be gorgeous and wonderful! Happy Wedding Day!

Anita said...

Knees always seem a bit strange on any leg ...wrinkled or not! Wow I can't believe we are already at the wedding...what will you do with yourself afterward...I know! great tutorials for us!!!

Unknown said...

O my my! The tension is building!!! So happy for you all dear hearts! Good luck you proud Momma you! :) And wrinkles are NOT a problem! LOL Your dress is lovely!

Hugs,

Shabby chic Sandy said...

Have so much fun! I can't wait to see the wedding pictures--and for goodness sakes--who cares about wrinkled knees :)!

Into Vintage said...

You look VERY organized. Have a wonderful time!!

PS If I tried to cover all of my wrinkles, I'd be wearing a full bodysuit. Just sayin'...

Larain said...

Goog luck for the big day I am sure the sun will shine brightly for them. Look forward to pictures.

Mrs. Kelley Dibble said...

I'm SOOO excited for you! And YOUR MOG dress? The gem of a hem looks gorgeous at your knees, my dear!

farmhouse-story said...

oh, my--i just looked--i got wrinkled knees too! cannot believe she told you that! have a wonderful day, carol, and be sure to show us lots of pics!

Perfectly Printed said...

Ya gotta love the honesty!! I'm you will look amazing in your dress!! What a great idea to give the children guests a little coloring book!! Have fun and Happy Thanksgiving!!

chris

Betty@SouthernGrace said...

These photos remind me of how tired we were after my daughther's wedding a few years ago. God bless you...and I'm not even going to look at my knees!!

Shelly said...

Looks to be the most creative, lovely wedding ever. You've done so many amazing cute things. Have a wonderful celebration. I'm off to check my knees.

Unknown said...

Oh, that was funny! It's all in the perspective... I don't have wrinkled knees because mine are too pudgy! I'd rather have the wrinkles.

God bless your wonderful weekend. I hope everything goes as you have planned.

Claudia

Tee said...

LMAO Carol "below the wrinkles", love that brutal honesty!

BTW, it's been an absolute pleasure these past months, traveling this wedding adventure.

Savannah Granny said...

This is going to be a lovely wedding. I hope you can relax enough to enjoy everything and everyone.
Blessing to you and the wedding couple, Ginger

Celestina Marie said...

Oh Carol, the wedding is going to be so special. All your creations are so organized and ready to go for the big day. I love the tussies for the rows. So glad you found a gorgeous dress. You had me LOL about the knee wrinkles. I am going to go check now!! LOL
Enjoy and best wishes to the happy couple.
Hugs, CM

marda said...

All your creations for the wedding are beautiful.. it will be a very memorable wedding indeed. Your dress looks quite lovely, I imagine wrinkled knees would not have been noticed. Ha.
Mine aren't necessarily wrinkled, but they both have a knee length surgical scar!!!! Plus the staples used (instead of stitches) gives the scar a zipper look to it!! (I do prefer to keep them covered.) Here's wishing your son and d-i-l a beautiful sun filled day for the wedding.

pipigirl said...

wrinkled knees????? good Lord..... anyway, ill be brief as i know you are beyond busy:). just want to wish you a very very Happy Thanksgiving. i also wish for you the most beautiful weekend. im sure youre so excited. have 1 of my own dec. 3. anyway, things will go and be beautiful that day. you should be oh so proud of your accomplishments to help the kids. congrats on your new daughter. have a fantastic day. susy

Stacy's Shabby Shoppe said...

Hey Wrinkly Knees...hahaha, man this is hilarious! I can't believe she said that to you Carol! I hope you have a fantastic wedding week. You have been SO busy! xoxo P.S. I'm sure you have GREAT knees!

pogonip said...

I hope the day is perfect in every way--including a few oops moments to make it memorable! Enjoy yourself!

Looking forward to hearing all about it :)

Barbara said...

It is all gorgeous...hope you can relax and enjoy!

June said...

Thanks for sharing this wonderful wedding journey with us. I have enjoyed every detail and picture! Now time for you to relax and treasure the sweet moments.

fixitfaerie said...

Carol- It will all be over soon and you can take some time to get back to your life. The wrinkled knees, I was told the same thing by my tailor when my daughter got married last June. Oh well. You have done so many lovely decorations, just everything. You have truly been kind. I hope they, your son, and daughter in law, appreciate it. Blessings and enjoy the weekend.
Paula Lusk

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Oh you are so great!! You and your wrinkled knees! Here she is trying to hide them and you blurt it out on your blog! You really are great! I love all the wedding fun you have been sharing! The moss covered letters are really a great idea, and I can't wait to see how it all went!
Blessings,
Susie

Unknown said...

Carol!
CAN NOT wait to see all the photos :)
I say who cares if you have wrinkles on your knees..it's better than fat ones!
xo
Roselle

Little Miss Maggie said...

You should have told Nadia that you are so comfortable in your own skin that your knee wrinkles don't bother you a bit or, of course, you could have said "Oh those? Those are just laugh lines." I have never heard of anyone worrying about knee wrinkles ever.

Pat C. said...

Carol, I've been thinking about you all weekend, and I prayed for your son and now-official DIL on Saturday. I'm sure that it was a glorious day, thanks in large part to the role you played in planning it.♥

I don't think that I will ever forget your wrinkled knees story as long as I live! hehehe (I just checked mine--they are both wrinkled *and* fat!)

xoxo