Several WR AWs

Elle1036

Thought I would share how everything is coming along so far...

My fabric pomanders are almost done.  I'm making them in five different neutral colors (white, ivory, peach, champagne, and taupe) and 3 different sizes.  I'm going to hang them from the chairs along the aisle in clusters of 3, like this:




and this:





And most of you know this already, but I had a final dress fitting yesterday, and my dress is just about finished:







Our cake topper came in, and I LOVE IT.  It's a wire sculpture of a tandem bicycle with both of our names on the wheel:





Finally, and this might be my favorite thing so far, I finished my table numbers!  Since I am stealing Ray's idea to use books as our centerpieces, I decided to keep the theme for the table numbers as well.  Each one is a chapter title page from a different book.  I like how they all look different...  but they're still clearly related:





Anyone else have an AW to share?

CASK85

You are so gorgeous, I'm speechless. 

Except to say that I also love your pomanders, bicycle, and table numbers. SQUEE

jaycee7389

I LOVE the table numbers, such a creative idea. You are such a pretty bride!!

peekaboo2011

Those are awesome.  All of them.  Your dress, your pomanders, your table numbers.  Is that chapter one from Sorcerer's Stone, by chance?

audrewuh

I love it all!! I think my favorite is the cake topper. I've been looking forward to seeing it since you told  me about it months ago! 

You're so close!! (do NOT vomit!)

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]Those are awesome.  All of them.  Your dress, your pomanders, your table numbers.  Is that chapter one from Sorcerer's Stone, by chance?
Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

I couldn't bear to tear a page from a Potter book.  Ch. 1 is from a book in A Series of Unfortunate Events -- another favorite of mine.

Number 6 is from my book "The Science of Harry Potter" though.  I had to have Harry in there somewhere.

Elle1036

And thanks, everyone! 

C - if I look half as good as you did, I'll be happy.  Are you going to come help me do my flowers? 

Audrua - I held it down. 

FreeSpirit666

I adore the Dress and everything else, your wedding will be amazing!!!!!

tuarceatha

Love these! Especially the table numbers. Where did you get the white frames?

My AW: I have shoes (and a messy bedroom).

audrewuh

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[QUOTE]And thanks, everyone!  C - if I look half as good as you did, I'll be happy.  Are you going to come help me do my flowers?  :) <strong>Audrua - I held it down.</strong>  :)
Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm so proud!</div>

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]Love these! Especially the table numbers. Where did you get the white frames? My AW: I have shoes (and a messy bedroom).
Posted by jenjenniferf[/QUOTE]

Cuuuuuttteeee shoes.  Yay!  Are you still wanting to dye them?

I got the frames from Tiger.  She used them at her wedding and sold them to me!  I got quite a deal.

IrishDreamer

Ummmm.... Not wedding related, but I got the email today that my audit went through, and I officially have my general studies associates

Peaseblossom55

I love everything you have!  The dress is perfect on you.  I love the idea of the flower pomanders too.

IrishDreamer

Also, you're gorgeous, the dress is amazing, and I freaking love love love the cake topper

motoLyn

I love ALL of it! You are so close its crazy!!!!  I'm glad to see that you got everything going.  Seriously I love all of your wedding DIY projects.  I'll AW another time.  I have a room full of WR stuff I need to take pics of anyway.

BrittneyRN

That dress is gorgeous!

tuarceatha

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Several WR AWs : Cuuuuuttteeee shoes.  Yay!  Are you still wanting to dye them? I got the frames from Tiger.  She used them at her wedding and sold them to me!  I got quite a deal.
Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]


Thanks! I don't think I want to dye them. My best bet is to avoid as much crafting as possible.

flygirlmeg

I love it all.  And it meaks me really, REALLY want to come wedding crash!!! 

loves2shop4shoes

I love ALL of it...and I'm a HARSH critic.

Swazzle

I love everything! 

You are beauitful & your dress is perfect on you!

Elle1036

In Response to Re:Several WR AWs:[QUOTE]I love ALL of it...and I'm a HARSH critic. Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]

Haha! I also know that you wouldn't lie to me if you didn't like it, so thanks!!

tuarceatha

I'm really in love with your dress, Elle.

aus918

Love love love. Those table numbers are fantastic!

ravenray

I love it Elle!  I am so jelous so have cool table numbers. I still have no idea what to do lol

RWS2011

I've got a case of craft envy!  You look amazing in that fabulous dress!  Also, I love those framed pages for table numbers and that is one of the nicer wire cake toppers I have seen.

*cue applause

Elle1036

Ray - My original plan was to do something like this:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LTO8-NI1D00/TmT84hRL9FI/AAAAAAAAA4c/yY3qRZ4am8o/s1600/Table+Number.JPG

But then my own laziness inspired me to find something that didn't involve making any stencils.  I actually like mine way better.

Also, I'm proud because the table numbers are pretty much the first idea I've had that was 100% original.  Everything else was at least partially stolen from someone else.  Ha.

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]I've got a case of craft envy!  You look amazing in that fabulous dress!  Also, I love those framed pages for table numbers and that is one of the nicer wire cake toppers I have seen. *cue applause
Posted by RWS2011[/QUOTE]

Thanks!!

Question - will my guests be smart enough to figure out that "Chapter 1" = "Table 1" ??  I'm unsure, but I don't plan on making it any clearer.  It might be fun to watch the confusion.

flygirlmeg

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Several WR AWs : Thanks!! Question - will my guests be smart enough to figure out that "Chapter 1" = "Table 1" ??  I'm unsure, but I don't plan on making it any clearer.  It might be fun to watch the confusion.
Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

I think they'll be smart enough.  And you're right, if not it'll be hilarious to watch!!  Can you find a way to video tape it so we can all watch too?

I also want to do something a little different for our table "numbers" . . . I want to use song lyrics instead.  So on the escort card there would be a song lyric, then a lyric on the table.  Would guests be smart enough to figure that out or should I add a number?  I've seen it done both ways but kind of prefer no number.  Hmmm . . . I also would enjoy a good show though so not sure it even matters!!

leia1979

I love it. I will try to help you with flowers if you send me info. I DIY'd bouquets and centerpieces for mine.

motoLyn

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Several WR AWs : I think they'll be smart enough.  And you're right, if not it'll be hilarious to watch!!  Can you find a way to video tape it so we can all watch too? I also want to do something a little different for our table "numbers" . . . I want to use song lyrics instead.  So on the escort card there would be a song lyric, then a lyric on the table.  Would guests be smart enough to figure that out or should I add a number?  I've seen it done both ways but kind of prefer no number.  Hmmm . . . I also would enjoy a good show though so not sure it even matters!!
Posted by flygirlmeg[/QUOTE]

I'm sure they'll figure it out.  My tables have names of countries or states that Danish Man and i have been to.  Lookes something like this....
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Elle1036

Lyn - those are adorable!

Leia - I'll send you that email this evening after I get home from work.  Promise!