Tropical True Love
Saturday took us to Northwest Iowa for a family wedding (the groom is a second cousin on Jeff's side of the family). It wasn't a quick trip as it was about 200 miles one-way. Despite leaving early, we weren't exactly on time! As we tried to sneak in the church to find rest rooms before sitting down, the wedding party was preparing to walk down the isle. The bride graciously pointed us in the direction of the rest rooms. Oh my gosh...what would miss manners have said about that? After that ackward moment, we waited with another couple that was late! Then we slid into the back pew as the ceremony began.
It didn't take long for me to see that the bride, Nicolette, had planned the wedding with a tropical theme. Bamboo sticks lined the isles holding a light netting over the main church isle. Palm branches and beach lanterns lined the isle. The programs, cleverly doubling as fans, were a pretty aqua with a shell stamped on the front. The history of the Lei was even included for guests to read.
As the ceremony began I realized that our own minister had come to participate in the service. As Rick began to speak, Henry leaned over and said, "is that Rick? It sounds like him." That surprised me so!
The creative touches were everywhere. The dresses made by the bride's mother were of a beautiful aqua and green. The ruffle was so sweet. This charming bridesmaid modeled for a quick picture. Aren't the necklaces stunning? I understand they were a gift from the bride to her wedding party.
No wedding outfit would be complete without the perfect shoes.
The wedding party table at the reception was decorated with sand and shells and completed with the bridesmaids bouquets.
Virginia and Goldie took it all in. Here, Virginia was smelling the flowers.
Upon arriving at the reception, we were shown the path with tiki torches. Then served a pineapple and mint punch.
Table centerpieces ranged from shells filled with flowers and resting on a "beach" of soft white sand and shells to ship-style lanterns showing the bride and groom the way to their new life together.
The cake was a stunning all-cream colored masterpiece. Unfortunately we headed home before they cut the cake, but it looked wonderful. As we pulled away from this little town I expressed my disappointment for not getting to have cake. I love frosting. I'd even eaten a salad for lunch anticipating the cake. My mother-in-law jokingly said, "you didn't want to ask for cake to go?" To which Henry replied, "I would have asked." We laughed and stopped about 45 minutes later for a cookie to go from a gas station.
Congratulations to Danny and Nickie!
It didn't take long for me to see that the bride, Nicolette, had planned the wedding with a tropical theme. Bamboo sticks lined the isles holding a light netting over the main church isle. Palm branches and beach lanterns lined the isle. The programs, cleverly doubling as fans, were a pretty aqua with a shell stamped on the front. The history of the Lei was even included for guests to read.
As the ceremony began I realized that our own minister had come to participate in the service. As Rick began to speak, Henry leaned over and said, "is that Rick? It sounds like him." That surprised me so!
The creative touches were everywhere. The dresses made by the bride's mother were of a beautiful aqua and green. The ruffle was so sweet. This charming bridesmaid modeled for a quick picture. Aren't the necklaces stunning? I understand they were a gift from the bride to her wedding party.
No wedding outfit would be complete without the perfect shoes.
The wedding party table at the reception was decorated with sand and shells and completed with the bridesmaids bouquets.
Virginia and Goldie took it all in. Here, Virginia was smelling the flowers.
Upon arriving at the reception, we were shown the path with tiki torches. Then served a pineapple and mint punch.
Table centerpieces ranged from shells filled with flowers and resting on a "beach" of soft white sand and shells to ship-style lanterns showing the bride and groom the way to their new life together.
The cake was a stunning all-cream colored masterpiece. Unfortunately we headed home before they cut the cake, but it looked wonderful. As we pulled away from this little town I expressed my disappointment for not getting to have cake. I love frosting. I'd even eaten a salad for lunch anticipating the cake. My mother-in-law jokingly said, "you didn't want to ask for cake to go?" To which Henry replied, "I would have asked." We laughed and stopped about 45 minutes later for a cookie to go from a gas station.
Congratulations to Danny and Nickie!
What a lovely wedding! I am in awe of these young ladies who know what they want and it's true to them, not the crowd! great cake too.
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What a fun wedding. OUr daughter just got engaged, and is planning a June 19 wedding here at our home. I am culling any and all ideas I can. I love the table decor, and the cake is stunning, and I love the mosquito netting around it! Perfect!!!
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The Bride made and decorated the cake, it was good and an Aunt made the mints.
I thought the fountain on the food table was so unique.
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