Apple Chair Swag – Fdcraft.com
Edible Cocktails - Thedropbar.com
Front Door Greeting “The French Kiss Cocktail” with Orange twists
Garden White Canopies – Lator-ets.fr.
Green Plaid Linens & Custom Napkins – Fdcraft.com
Hair Simple and upsweep, elegant & timeless – Shopbando.com
Honeymoon Scooter Reform School Rules’ Amish Made Scooter .
Snappy Slipper Orange Ilkat Chair – Urban Outfitters
Succulents & Fruits - Cacti, Citrus cymbidium, Elephant Leaves – Ojai Garden
The Cuff: By Kendra Scott
Vin and Fromage Bar - Pine Table – Frontgate
L’Orange - the color of Festivity! - Here we've created a loose mood board for my Bride and Groom centered around the sexy color orange for inspiration. The first element the couple wants to complete is an initial mood board - Voila Ici! - as an overview of the reception - and one of three mood boards to define the occasion. The beautiful redheaded Bride and handsome Groom both architects want to be married at home or at least celebrate very close to home with the inclusion of family and friends. Favorite foods are citrus - apples, oranges, and cheese and lots of Chardonnay.
Deferring most of the design and concept to the Bride and Groom ours was to interpret their "eye". They want to add architectural design elements to their reception as a reflection of them as a couple and their profession (architects). Taking their inspiration from great architectural designers they admire, and reflecting on their architectural principles they have begun designing their day. They're resurrecting, reflecting and combining memories with their hopes creating their “Dream Reception”. Here are some of the elements:
Several ethnic bold-patterned slipper chairs for relaxation - intimate and homey - unexpected and later to be moved into the couple’s home as wing chairs in the dining and living room.
A French 6’ pine table will serve double duty as a “Vin and Fromage” tasting table” complete with a “Greeting Cocktail” - ”The French Kiss” with Orange Twists; and French Aperitifs, mixers and garnishes, French cheeses and small baguettes.
Same pine table will double as a “The Scotch Bar” and offerings of candied pecans, dried fruit, figs, pineapple and hand make crackers.
Canopies and tents are to be ordered – and several custom made by a local sailmaker in small, large shapes and vintage shapes – the reception tent will be lined with a punchy small stripe fabric in the colors to match the slipper chairs. The same fabric is to be used for the “The Ladies’ Vanity Tent”, “The Bride’s Canopy” and a "Children’s Tent".
Stylish and sophisticated, edible cocktails are to be created as well as cootie catcher for menus.
A local caterer will be serving up “in-season courses” and she will use locally grown ingredients as well. (Within 100 miles)
A few vintage and modern chandeliers in the space are being considered.
Lastly – in addition to wedding rings and earings, simple architectural gold cuffs for the Bride's wrist and arm have been acquired.
More Later....
Here's to Bonne Planning
Joanna
