I Got Married!
A Momentous Occasion!
Alan and I met a little over three years ago through a mutual friend, and we hit it off immediately. I am so lucky to have found a guy who is so caring, supportive, and loving. He really backs me up when it comes to my passion for art - I even call him “manager babe,” lol. Not only does he help me brainstorm fun fanart to make, he also helps with the business aspect.
Of course, the day wouldn’t have gone as smoothly or as fantastically without our bridal party. My ladies and Alan’s groomsmen were the best - each person was so good-spirited and their quirky personalities definitely added some fun to the mix.
DIY Wedding Decor!
It’s amazing how much time is spent preparing for the big day, and then it’s gone in the blink of an eye! I spent so many months making wedding decorations and macarons. I even had to put my art on hold for a couple months to finish everything (that part was really hard for me).
I will be honest and say there were some pretty stressful moments. I mean, we decided not to have a wedding coordinator, so it really was just us putting everything together - with help from family and friends, of course! However, I’m so glad we went this route, because I made everything detailed to my vision. The space was already beautiful, but the decorations really added an extra layer of awesomeness!
The Entry Sign and Seating Sign
I bought both of the chalkboards and also the flowers from Hobby Lobby. Then, I looked up fonts from Dafont.com and wrote the messages with a chalk marker. I think they added a nice touch!
Centerpieces
For the reception area, the tables were nice farmhouse tables, so I didn’t want to cover them with tablecloths. Instead, I placed tulle down the center and created centerpieces by making a flower arrangement and adding vases with calla lilies, water, and floating candles.
The Arbor for the Ceremony
Alan bought the framework from a guy online, and I used left-over tulle and flowers. I also bought curtain string lights and eucalyptus swag online. It turned out way better than I imagined!
Sweetheart Wreath
I wanted to hang something behind our Sweetheart Table. I made this wreath out of a wooden embroidery loop, wrapped twine around it, and arranged swag and flowers. I painted the “Mr&Mrs” chipboard with copper paint. It was a lovely addition to our pictures!
Dessert Pallet
The dessert table needed some attention - after all, sweet treats are my jam! I was lucky to find this pallet at work (thanks, Coca-Cola), and Alan stained it for me. Then I spray painted the letters and glued them. Finally, I attached the swag, flowers, and fairy lights. It made for a great focal point.
Assorted Macarons
Making the macarons was very time-consuming, but also very rewarding. I learned how to make macarons, for one! If you know anything about these cute cookies, it’s probably that they are super finicky. I literally made ten batches before I started making macaron shells that didn’t look lopsided or turn into volcanos.
I ended up making four flavors: vanilla bean, caramelized honey, orange & cream, and lemon blueberry. While the flavors were fun to create (and freaking delicious), the decorations were like the “icing on the cake,” so to speak. I’m pretty happy with how elegant they turned out, and they were a hit at the party! I may even make a side-hustle out of it, but that’s for a later time . . .
The End…of this Post
I couldn’t be happier with how things turned out - and now that all of the planning is done, I have more time for art! I have so many fun projects and events planned, and I’m excited to share them with you!
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