After a coat of Rustoleum Espresso, some orange ribbon, and a mini banner it was looking wedding worthy! I made the banner by cutting little rectangles of scrapbook paper and applied the letters using my label gun. I then took embroidery thread and sewed them together.
The picture below is horrible and if I knew a darn thing about my camera or about Photoshop I would fix it for you. However, you can get an idea of how beautiful the river looks out of those A-mazing windows. The bride had her ceremony AND reception in this room which is located on the upstairs portion of the building. Her cocktail hour took place downstairs and gave us some time to rearrange the room.
Below you can see the alter and some of her beautiful stick arrangements.
We had these scrapbook paper fans all over the building and they turned out just gorgeous! If your budget doesn’t allow for a ton of flowers, I recommend candles and scrapbook paper. It brings ambiance, charm, magic, and beauty without breaking the bank.
The bride didn’t want a traditional wedding cake and opted for a cupcake table. She also wanted her table to look more like a vintage vignette than a polished dessert table. By repurposing candle holders, vintage tiered stands, old drawers, and an antique stool she was able to create the look she wanted.
The bride wanted a paper banner and customized labels for her candy buffet. I was able to make all of these for her and it turned out so cute! Her label names were witty and creative and incorporated the passions and personalities of the couple.
I used my sponsor scrapblog.com to design the labels. To get the fonts I wanted, in the sizes I wanted, I edited the labels in Word. Here are some of the label designs in case you want to grab them for yourself.
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I have to say that is was adorable to watch all of the adults literally acting like kids in a candy shop up at the table! Grown men and women were giggling and scooping up sweets into their little favor bags like greedy children on Halloween. It was amusing and pleasurable to watch! I highly recommend adding one of these buffets to your next big event!
Well, I’m sad I didn’t take any pics of what we did downstairs but it was beautiful! I hope this gives other brides on a budget encouragement that your wedding can be fun, memorable, and gorgeous!
Great pictures. I also like that doors, would love to have them in my place. But all pictures are amazing. They leave me breathless.
Beth! Great job with the wedding! Very creative and quaint! 🙂
I was so excited when I saw the first picture! It took me right back to my childhood!! I was born on Boas Street! I'm sure by your comment about walking along the river you know where that is. I used to think the "Sunken Garden" was my "Pap Pap's Garden"…lol. I've passed that building more time that I can remember…I love it too! And the columns on the Bridge! Thanks for bringing me a little nostalgia this morning. I had a feeling by the pics of your house that you were somewhere near there…congrats on the great job you've done and I can't wait to see more.
You did a great job! Everything looks so nice! That building is gorgeous. I guess cupcakes are getting more popular at weddings. My husband and I recently attended a wedding and they also served cupcakes instead of a traditional wedding cake. Fun photos!
Those doors are awesome!
What a fun wedding! Great job!
I love it all! I especially love the cupcake table. Well done!!! 🙂
I love it! You did a great job! I think I have mentioned to you before that I am a wedding florist – which means if pictures aren't taken of arrangements before I get to the venue, it just doesn't happen! It's always so rush rush! I always have to search out a kind soul to snap pics for me and hope I get some!
Love the vintage cupcake set up – so sweet!
love the wagon and the personal meaning to them! my daughter was married this summer, we also did cupcakes and a candy bar. i should have worked to make the candy bar a little more creative but everyone loved it!
great work Beth!!! turned out GREAT!!!!!
Asher may have a future business with wedding supply rentals on his hands! 😉 Everything turned out so nicely! I like the banner a lot!! I love candy bars at weddings—so much fun. You did a great job. 🙂
Beth, you did a great job! LOVE that building, how breath-taking is that. Weddings are so much fun. My niece is getting married next spring in ATL, so my sis will be busy planning that one.
Lovely and so fun! You did a fantastic job, Beth! I see a future for you, many brides would be grateful… Miki
Oh Beth, how cute is this! And sweet Asher 🙂 what a good man. Totally enjoyed this post and have bookmarked it for use at a later date. When I do, I'll be sure to give you the link for the shout-out!!
Such a lovely area for a wedding. My youngest son loves rubber ducky things–I should show him your pic!