If we can't get the beautiful tree look below..

The "tree" atop the escort-card table was created from crab apple and cherry blossom branches, and adorned with hanging candles. Escort cards by Two Paper Dolls were placed on the base made of wheatgrass and moss.

Enchanted Forest Theme!!!!!!!!!

So we have decided on our theme for our wedding!!! Enchanted Forest :-)

Lots of greenery and lighting.
For the reception tables, manzanita branches with hanging votives and crystals.
The bridesmaids can have different colored dresses to create a color variant: rust, gold, burnt orange, cranberry..

Maybe navy blue can be the base color for the suits.

I'm really excited. We are thinking of still having this at the marriott. There are a couple of more venues to visit first before making our decision, plus we want to come to terms on the menu which will determine price.
Of course.. here are the inspirational pics!

I really like this idea replacing trees

This cake is gorgeous!!

Love Potion

Engraved wood invitations maybe?

http://www.welovephotobooths.com/

breaking point..

I'm posting some insprirational photos that I've been saving. I'll be taking a break from all of this.. its causing alot of stress/strain/craziness for me :-(

Ice Sculptures

Ice Bar Luges & Logos have reasonable prices for ice sculptures. If you wanted a single block, just a horseshoe, they charged $250. The sculpture would be 20in wide and 40in tall. We could place the wedding cake on this display. If we have the wedding at the Ice Box, we could have a ice bar created for $1,000. They would incorporate the horseshoe and our initials in the design of the bar.

See website for additional pictures.

http://icebarslugesandlogos.com/default.aspx

Contact info:

rob@icebarlugesandlogos.com 267-702-4233 (Name is Rob or Chris)

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Ideas

Audience vow: We will turn to our guests and ask them to stand with us as our friend ask if they will support us in our marriage and help us stay strong when storms come along. He will ask that no one try to pit us against each other or speak ill will of us. Some other things too. I haven't gotten that part written out completely. (I'm on the fence about this one)

Ring Warming Ceremony: our wedding bands will be passed around to the guests and that he asks them to each say a prayer, well wish, or put positive energy into our rings and marriage.

Having Tears of Joy Packets available during the ceremony (maybe)

A really cute bouquet toss. Bride gathers all the single ladies and pretends that she is going to throw it, but instead takes it apart and gave each one of the ladies a flower from it. :) Then for the garter toss they did the normal thing but had a picture taken with all the ladies and their flower around the guy who caught the garter. :)

i think it would be nice to have a video photo booth.
people take pictures and then send us a video message
we could have an interest man the booth
we could get fabric for the booth and borrow some stools from smewhere
and make the props for the pictures ourselves

I prefer stemless wine glasses..

Cute

I love the idea of using these doors.. to decorate an alter.. then flip them to hang place cards.. then use them athome!

links.. sites..

http://www.mintdesignblog.com/

http://www.printablepress.com/

http://www.2000dollarwedding.com/

Cute Photo Book



Coctail Napkins with details about the couple. I thought this was cute :-)