Sunday, December 12, 2010

Real Weddings - Meaghan & Joseph: A Traditional Wedding in New Orleans, LA - The Centerpieces

Real Weddings - Meaghan & Joseph: A Traditional Wedding in New Orleans, LA - The Centerpieces
Each table had one of three different arrangements: low silver bowls filled with tulips and hydrangeas, low bowls with pink tulips, or towering glass vases of cherry blossoms.

Real Weddings - Caroline & Matt: A Traditional Wedding in Savannah, GA - The Cake

Real Weddings - Caroline & Matt: A Traditional Wedding in Savannah, GA - The Cake
It looked more like modern art than dessert, but we swear it was edible! Sugar paste lilies and orchids covered the fondant cake, which was displayed at the top of a staircase so everyone could admire it from their tables.

Real Weddings - Winter Wedding in St. Paul, MN - Cinderella Cake Topper

Real Weddings - Winter Wedding in St. Paul, MN - Cinderella Cake Topper
The branch design that appeared on the invitations was replicated in buttercream on the couple’s cake. Since the bride collects Cinderella pieces, she went with a Lenox Cinderella and Prince Charming topper.

Real Weddings - Tammy & Phil: An Outdoor Wedding in Monroe, CT - The Ceremony Decor

Real Weddings - Tammy & Phil: An Outdoor Wedding in Monroe, CT - The Ceremony Decor
Guests were given fans (“It was hot that day!” Tammy says) and cute blue paper cones filled with rose petals to shower Tammy and Phil as they recessed up the aisle.

Real Weddings - A Beach Wedding in Islamorada, FL - Edible Escort Cards

Real Weddings - A Beach Wedding in Islamorada, FL - Edible Escort Cards
Escort cards doubled as an edible treat and were stacked on top of wrapped gift boxes to mimic the shape of the actual wedding cake.

Real Weddings - An Outdoor Wedding in Austin, TX - Rose Escort Cards

Real Weddings - An Outdoor Wedding in Austin, TX - Rose Escort Cards
The bride‘s mom crocheted these fabric flowers and attached pins to the back. Then the bride‘s aunt cut paper leaves and wrote out guests‘ names and table numbers.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Real Weddings - Livia & Henry: A Traditional Wedding in Houston, TX - The Centerpieces

Real Weddings - Livia & Henry: A Traditional Wedding in Houston, TX - The Centerpieces

Tall arrangements of bells of Ireland and roses sprouted from each table, balancing out the ultra-high ceilings and windows of the reception space.

Real Weddings - Melissa & Jason: A Formal Wedding in Atlanta, GA - The Centerpieces

Real Weddings - Melissa & Jason: A Formal Wedding in Atlanta, GA - The Centerpieces

Monochromatic arrangements of white hydrangeas, roses and calla lilies topped each table.

Real Weddings - Jennifer & Mark: An Outdoor Wedding in Livermore, CA - The Centerpieces

Real Weddings - Jennifer & Mark: An Outdoor Wedding in Livermore, CA - The Centerpieces

Vanda orchids, sweet peas, and fiddlehead ferns seemed to pop out of a vase filled with strawberries. Garlands of roses, dahlias, cockscombs, scabiosas, and hydrangeas encircled the bright arrangement adding even more color.

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Real Weddings - A Library Wedding in Boston, MA - Tall Floral Centerpieces

Real Weddings - A Library Wedding in Boston, MA - Tall Floral Centerpieces
Tall arrangements of roses, orchids, lilies, hydrangeas, and ranunculus, along with old-fashioned reading lamps, topped the library’s long, reading tables.

Real Weddings - A Modern Wedding in Jersey City, NJ - Tall Floral Centerpieces

Real Weddings - A Modern Wedding in Jersey City, NJ - Tall Floral Centerpieces
Centerpieces of varying heights were placed at alternating tables. The vases were clear, black, or white and all were filled with white flowers. Surrounding votive candles added a romantic touch.