Hi everyone! I've been a lurker for a little while, and have finally decided the time is right to introduce myself! I'm getting married on August 10, 2012 (can't wait!). My fiance and I have been together since 2008 and engaged since 2010. We're getting at Notre Dame, which is the alma mater of both of us (and my fiance x2!).
While I generally try to stay away from themes and being overly coordinated (I don't like everything being too matchy), my wedding and reception have been overcome with my love for everything Notre Dame and Irish (we are even going to Ireland for our honeymoon). My favorite color is, of course, green, so the bridesmaid dresses will be a lovely forest green shade.
The reception is going to be inside, in a nice country club-esque venue. Not quite as fancy as a country club, but definitely not a backyard garden reception either.
We thought it would be neat to do shamrocks (technically oxalis is the name of the plant) for our centerpieces at the reception. Our florist is going to grow the plants for us in gold pots, something like this:
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/p-634-oxalis-regnelli-lucky-shamrocks-in-a-gold-luminous-square.aspx Without giving away too many details, the table "numbers" (they are actually going to be pictures) are going to be in little gold frames. We'll be adding some votives (maybe 3 per table). What do you think about this centerpiece idea? Do you think it will be too casual for our venue?
Thanks!