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ok, so two posts left on our wedding for all you brides to be! (don't worry I'll do a summary and then take q&a!) this one on the tables builds on lots of posts you've seen (and i'll re-link to!)
i, from very early on, knew exactly what i wanted dinner to look and feel like. we were going to be in this amazing, historic world war II torpedo factory turned arts center, that was a long, narrow space. it was november. i wanted it to feel like a big family dinner (which it was!)
we wanted two long, rustic farm tables and big old wooden chairs. soft flowers that looked really natural. mason jars for water and metal lanterns to keep the low light. we wanted to serve our favorite sandwiches. and lots of low candle light.
for this, we did something a little different with the placecards. we took small ball jars, really thin yellow ribbon and hung our guests names on little white pieces of paper. we then put a votive in them- so there were 124 low lights on the tables, one for each of our guests, right where they were to sit!
the final piece, was really personal. we wanted to make a donation to the michael j. fox foundation for parkinson's research in honor of each of our guests. so, tucked in their napkin, we gave them a passage from his latest book, "always looking up" on marriage. at the bottom, we told them we'd made a donation in their honor.
for our place cards, i was inspired by these: (can't for the life of me remember which blog i found them on, if you know, please let me know so i can give them a shout out!)
wedded bliss Tue, March 16, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Reader Comments (6)
This is beautiful. I'd love to know what the quote was!
great question! so, we actually combined two different quotes from the final section of the book, I just love, love, love what it says!
Always Looking Up
Michael J. Fox
“Just as people might assume that the period of eight years or so since I wrote the last book has been a period of diminishment, so might they assume that the same holds true for my married life, and that as I have become enfeebled, my marriage has become encumbered. But, in fact, it has been a time of enlightenment that has led to tremendous enrichment. Much of what has gone so right in the last twenty years had to do with how what has gone wrong has been mitigated by our relationship, our partnership, our friendship, and in a broader sense, the possibility of a marriage done right. Parkinson’s is always putting me in a box and Tracy has become an expert at folding back the flaps, tipping it over, and easing me out.”
A donation has been made in your honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Wow, I just love everything! One question...where did you find all your mason jars?
so the mason jars we used for the place cards are actually at most major grocery stores in the canning section-- just look for ball jars (I know-- I didn't know the canning section existed either until I started this project!) or, if you're a military spouse, they're super cheap at the NEX! if you live in p'cola, I'm selling the ones we used at a huge bargain! :)
we also used antique bigger mason jars for flowers-- the old ball jars have a blue hint and are just awesome-- and those you have to find at antique/thrift stores. the best thing is I'm still using them in our house!
hope this helps :)
Thanks! You're the best. I really love your blog. I found it though my cousin, Henk, who is friends with your husband! Small world! I am from Omaha (like Henk) and we just found out we're moving to Arlington, VA for my boyfriend/hopeful soon-to-be finance/husband's job!! HA! Anyways, I think it's great you're taking the time to do this blog. Very refreshing!
kelly, so glad it helped!! and we love henk!! :) congrats on the big move-- amazing area to live! let me know if you need anything else and thanks so much for reading!!