Today, I'd like to share with you an elegant, graceful, backyard rehearsal dinner truly fitting the elegant, graceful hostess and Mother of the Groom. I've know Teresa, her husband Chuck, and their family almost my whole life. I don't remember a time when they were not a part of my life. My dad was one of Chuck's groomsmen when they got married, and yes, my cheesy, camera hogging, chubby face was the flower girl. I was 4. I'll see what I can do about getting you a picture.... or not.
When I started helping Teresa's son and to-be daughter in law with their wedding, I also started talking with Teresa about the rehearsal dinner. I could sense her deep yearning to throw an elegant event, welcoming the bride and her family into their family. But also knew the financial challenges that their family faces, as well as health challenges that Teresa faces. On top of all this, I should probably tell you that Teresa is the Owner and Head Instructor of Manners and More and the authority on all things etiquette. Well if you guys know my style, I'm sure you can anticipate my anxiety. :-) In most cases, I'd rather throw the etiquette out the window then follow it. But Teresa's gentle spirit and encouraging personality are irresistible.
So, are you tired of my ramblings and ready for some pictures????
The event was held at the Grandparents of the Bride's home on a peaceful cove off of Mountain Island Lake. The primary color, sage green, was pulled from the bride's wedding colors and was paired with lots and lots of crisp, clean, simply elegant white and vibrant pops of yellow.
The groom is not a huge cake fan, so we decided that cookies in cookie jars could do double duty as center pieces and dessert! And who doesn't like having their dessert sitting right there in front of them! I mean... you don't even have to GET UP! Hello!!! Additionally, I had just enough glass cookie jars left over from our wedding. So, the only additional things that needed to be bought were some scrapbook paper and some ribbon. Love it!
I made little tags to go on the cookie jars that echoed the scroll pattern on the napkins.
To further dress up the tables, and take this event from a back yard BBQ to an elegant event, we decided to go with one of my old Martha Stewart favorites... tissue poms. These are exceptionally easy, VERY economical, and really add that little bit of pizzazz! I had my partner in crafting crime and her husband over for pizza the night before the rehearsal dinner and we laughed and laughed while making these and watching tv.
So... the event was a success, the hostess was beautiful as always, the bride and groom were beaming, and the night ended with an evening pontoon boat ride captained by the Father of the Bride for the couple and their wedding party. What else can one ask from one evening???
Up this weekend... a Tea Party Birthday Party for one of my best friend’s daughter. Oh how fun!!!
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