One of my first experiences designing an event was my own wedding. Jeremy and I were married in romantic Savannah, Georgia. We wanted to make sure we added personal touches to our wedding, without overshadowing the charm and beauty that drew us to the city.
Invitations, programs, placecards, and much, much more were handmade with the help of close friends and family. Bridesmaids and women from my family helped felt flowers that would make up my bouquet out of wool purchased from Savannah's,
Wild Fibre Yarns. The felt theme continued to the brides
maids gifts of robes, which were gifted on felt decorated hangers. To brand this rockstar event, I designed an Oak Tree logo to be made into a stamp for save-the-dates, thank yous, and programs. The same logo appeared on plastic to-go cups (a must have to take advantage of the open container laws in Savannah) that were distributed to guests in welcome bags. And during the ceremony, a hand-carved heart was placed on a tree in Monterey Square to bring the logo to life.
2x4s were converted into table numbers with personality. We cut the wood into small blocks and painted
them to match our color scheme.
Table numbers were carefully painted onto each block. To share the story
of our relationship, vignettes of our history together were typed up
and decoupaged on the back.
Of all the details and special touches, I'll always remember how happy I was as Jeremy and I, newly married and hand in hand, led our guests on a kazoo parade from our ceremony to reception. Throughout Savannah, people could hear our family and friends joyously buzzing The Dixie Cups', Chapel of Love.
Photography: Abby Kruenegel,
Dragonfly Photography
Day-of Coordination:
Posh, Petals, and Pearls
Ceremony location: Monterey Square, Savannah, GA
Reception: The Mansion on Forsyth
.JPG)