Poppy Dude and I are very much in love with the simple rural surrounding that we were raised in. It was important that our wedding really reflect those values. I wanted to find a way to get Poppy Dude really excited about the wedding planning process because I know sometimes the groom just smiles and says “whatever you want, honey!” when it comes to picking and choosing wedding details. I had an idea that fit the ticket for both wishes – a touch of country.
Poppy Dude is a “country boy” when it comes down to it. He was raised on his family’s farm/ranch where three generations of men come together to make the operation a success.
When researching and coming up with ideas for centerpieces – it struck me. What’s yellow and plays a huge part in our agriculturally centered lives? Corn and Wheat. I ran my idea by Poppy Dude and his eyes lit up. We decided to incorporate corn and wheat grown right on the Poppy Dude family farm. Corn would be easy to get – Poppy Dude’s family has some stored in bins on the yard. The wheat on the other hand only presented a certain window of time for cutting at the perfect golden color. That’s usually around the 4th of July here in south-central Nebraska, but because it’s been so wet this year it was a little later – even better for us!
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While there are almost limitless possibilities for reception centerpieces, flowers have been the number one choice for every wedding that I’ve attended. And, honestly, I love the look of a beautifully coordinated arrangement of flowers (especially dahlias!!!). But after looking at prices and deciding to go for a destination wedding, I’m starting to have second thoughts about the whole flower thing in general. I mean, I’m pretty sure that I want flowers for the ceremony, such as bouquets, corsages, and boutonnières. [Side Note: I also really love the parasol look, and am definitely looking into that. However, more on that later.]
Anyway, I’m already at a loss with what to do with the ceremony flowers. Even if I was the sentimental type to dry my bouquet and keep it forever, I won’t be able to bring it back on the plane with me. The same goes for the bridesmaids’ bouquets. No big deal, though, right? I mean, my plan as of now is to give my bouquet and the bridesmaids’ bouquets to my close family members who still live in South Africa. I think it’ll be a nice gift for them, and I can just forget about them. But if I had ten vases of flowers, what the heck would I do with them? They’re cut, so they’ll eventually die. And when I look at prices for centerpieces, I’m just not sure if I can bring myself to pay five to six hundred dollars on something that will last a few hours. I mean, good food and good drink are one thing, but flowers aren’t going to be eaten. So I began looking around for other option for reception centerpieces.
The first idea that I came upon was having smaller cakes at each table rather than have one huge wedding cake. I also liked the idea of doing edible table numbers, so this pretty much killed two birds with one stone. This was the picture that I threw into my inspiration folder:
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Sometimes I feel like I bit off more than I can chew when I decided to be a DIY bride. Other times I get extremely excited to make so many things myself and put myself into the wedding.
From 100layercake.com
Here’s my tentative list of DIY wedding projects:
1. My veil – this is for sure because it’s 60% finished
2. Bridesmaid jewelry- I was very close to scrapping this and then I was inspired by Moon Bud’s DIY pearl stringing post here
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As I mentioned last week, I have decided to do a series on centerpieces that are far from ordinary. Next up… candles! They add a beautiful glow to your reception and can set a great mood well through the night. They also make for fairly easy DIY options, and not to mention a big budget saver. You can float them, wrap them or stand them alone. They come in a vast array of colors, sizes and even smells. What’s not to like?
From 100 Candles
So, now let’s turn this candle into a fantastic centerpiece!
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Buds, here is a little beauty that you may want to consider for your wedding flowers.
From goodhousekeeping.com
If you want the full name, it’s Moluccella laevis, but commonly known as Bells of Ireland or Shell flower. These stems provide interesting greenery in a mixed bouquet, or a sleek modern look when used on it’s own. We are using simple pots with 5-7 stems in each for the cocktail lounge area of the wedding. The reception room will have a more traditional feel as shown with our other flowers. I like the idea of having the cocktail lounge a little more modern and simple-looking.
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