A Wedding that Wowed

We returned from Idaho just yesterday and thirteen (13) hours in the car is far too much for one day! But, the long drives were well worth it! My sister is married and the wedding was perfect (minus the outbreak of bugs). We had so many people help us with everything that there wasn't a bump in the road at all! I can't wait to see the photos from her photographer Ross Knight (see his blog here) Ross was everywhere, but not distracting at the same time. I was very impressed with him.
At the wedding I really saw what it meant to have family. Family came from everywhere to be with my Darling sister and her husband on their special day. They even had a friend fly in from Germany. The families helped out a lot and it couldn't have been so great without their help.

Here are the favors, a DIY of course!

Yes, finally the pomanders that I spent hours and hours making finally see the stage!

Tree streamers

From a distance...

The cutest table numbers ever made!!! (A DIY)

Family helping decorate the Country Club

Taking a break for a smile

Signature Cocktail sign (A DIY)

Seating Sign

Family doing last minute touches to the favors

I wish I would have taken pictures of the center pieces we made. They ended up being SO awesome! The whole night was awesome. The DJ was great too! I would say the biggest success was everyone danced! Stay tuned for pro pictures hopefully!

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My sister's succulents arrived for the centerpieces last week. My parents home has been a frenzy of activity since their arrival.

Here is my handsome father and head ranch man at DHR opening the packages. Please notice the opened pouch on his belt. That holsters his Gerber, which he is never seen without. I think he even ties it on his pajama pants some how. It is a multi-tool, a modern day Swiss Army Knife (although I can't say for certain if there is a tooth pick). Anyhow, there have been many a Christmas morn where this little gadget has come in handy, and for cutting streamers too. Here you see him opening the box and package with it. His trusty Gerber.

They are just beautiful! And thank goodness The Parents live on a ranch big enough to house these guys. My Darling Sister's sweet mother has been tending to them daily and wheeling them around in a little wagon to ensure they get the proper amount of sunlight and love. (If it was a Radio Flyer wagon we would really be concerned).

Please stay tuned for more succulent news and the final product at the wedding!

Saucy Succulents

My sister is having a "Desert Botanical Garden" Themed wedding, but for MONTHS now I have been totally obsessed with Succulents, ever since I saw these pictures

(pic from www.growspot.com)

I have wanted to create something of the sort. And then I stumbled upon this blog because Oh Joy! went into a particular store in San Diego and now I am re-inspired! Check out some of Tend's creations! They are absolutely stunning! And the creators are very green! They very rarely utilize cut flowers for their pieces because of the carbon foot print they create. So when using cut flowers, Tend goes local and everything is grown organically! The succulents in the bouquets and boutonnieres can be planted again after the big day too in what Tend calls a "love garden." A perfectly fitting name!

This bouquet is absolutely fantastic!

I love the juxtaposition of harsh and soft lines in these boutonniers.

This bouquet moves me.

And how amazing is this for a centerpiece. My sister is using succulents for her centerpieces and I would love to see something like this. It is just not something anyone would expect!

So BRAVO TEND! Your creations are gorgeous!