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Pink Inspired Real Wedding, II
A few more pics and details from the gorgeous pink inspired Athens, Georgia wedding that we are featuring today!
From the beautiful bride, Ashley…
When I was planning my wedding I knew I wanted 2 things- for it to be outside and to have peonies! We ended up having the most beautiful weather- 78 and sunny- in Georgia in the summer! We chose the location because my husband and I both graduated from UGA, and thought it would be really fun for everyone to come back up for the wedding. The Founders Garden is just one of those gems on campus- perfect for a wedding! We were really going for the garden party theme with a few vintage touches (mostly with the centerpieces). We hung lanterns in the trees and had lights strung across the courtyard. I would have to say my favorite detail of the day was the flowers- they were absolutely perfect!
Lucky for us, I still have quite a bit more to share with you from Beth and Mike’s DIY inspired wedding!
photographs were taken by the oh-so-talented Lindsay Brooke Emeigh
From the bride, Beth…
In terms of decor, we bought the paper lanterns from Target and hung them up ourselves using lightbulbs and wire. Turns out we didn’t need as much light as we originally thought (even though the farm gets incredibly dark at night). We had a “red light” section, too, where the bar was, which we made by hanging up red lanterns and tiny lights on an old oak tree.
Wedding Details by Exceptional Events
These next details, sent to me by Detroit based event planners, Exceptional Events, are stunning…
images by Widdis Photography
The Moroccan lanterns gracing the long tables are absolutely gorgeous. And, although this wedding is very elaborate, they would also make a beautiful touch to a more casual, budget-friendly wedding. I did a quick google search and found tons of white lanterns of all different shapes. Such a lovely idea!
Do-It-Yourself Projects by Matthew Mead
I spent some time last night looking through all of Matthew Mead’s gorgeous websites and I was reminded of some of his absolutely beautiful DIY projects, most of which can be incorporated into just about any wedding…
all photos and instructions from Matthew Mead Style
These shabby chic touches are from Matthew’s Summer 2007 site. They are sweet and girly and would be perfect additions to a vintage, chic, backyard wedding. OR, use a different paper to cover or line the items and they can instantly be transformed into a more modern look.
Since so many of you are having summer weddings, I wanted to share with you this great piece from Martha Stewart Weddings Special Collectors Edition 2004 issue (yes, I am that obsessed)…
Cherries are the epitome of summertime. For a cute favor, you can buy a bunch of cherries at your local farmer’s market then fill little bakery bags with the fruit and a cute, clear monogrammed label on the front. Make the gift even more adorable by scalloping the top edge of the bag. OR, you could enlist friends or a local patisserie to bake mini cherry pies, packaging them in a white bakery box with a label, then tied together with bakery twine. I love these ideas!!
