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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Legacy Weddings- DIY Edition

Rachel and Scott
July 16th, 2011







Officiant:  Girl friend from High school
Ceremony Music: 
Photographer:  Pin Up Weddings-Allison Lal (Forest House Preferred Vendor) 
www.pinupweddings.com
Quote from the Bride: 
"Pin Up Weddings is a lifetime photographer. You are investing in someone who can be there to photograph your family.”
Reception Site: Forest House Lodge 












Hair:  Special Events Hair and Make-Up
Make-up:  Special Events Hair and Make-Up
Bridal Attire:  Dress- Alfred Angelo;  Shoes - Payless Shoes Source Wedding Collection
Bridesmaid Attire:  J. Crew and shoes they picked out on their own
Flowergirl Attire:  Alfred Angelo
Groom's Attire:  Tux from Men's Warehouse 
How was the Groom different than the Groomsmen: He had a silver tie and the boys ties matched the Bridesmaids
Groomsmen Attire:  Men's Warehouse and they had matching ties to the girls shoes
Ringbearer Attire:  No ring bearer
Bride's Jeweler:  EB from Alfred Angelo








Groom's Jeweler:  Bride - Blue Nile; Groom - Brilliant Earth
Invitations:  Zazzle.com
Placecards:  Handmade





Thank You Cards:  Photo with a "Thank-You" sign on postcard made on zazzle.com
Flowers: 
Caterer: Forest House Lodge 
Cake: Forest House Lodge 
DJ/Entertainment: 
Favors:  Candy Almonds that looks like olives in a jar




Table Linens:  Mimi's Linens (Forest House Preferred Vendor) 
Lighting: None
Honeymoon Location:  Costa Rica


First Dance Song:  "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam







Father/Daughter Dance Song:  "Don’t Worry, Be Happy"
Mother/Son Dance Song:  "Rainbow Connection" - Kermit the Frog
Money Dance Song:  None
Cake Cutting Song:  "I Wanna Grow Old with You" by Adam Sandler
Bouquet Toss Song:  None- Anniversary dance for the couple who had been married the longest- 45 years
Garter Toss Song: None
Guest Book- Black Journal 
Colors: Burnt Orange and Silver
Touches of their own:  gray blanket and orange pillows in Library on couch




 Everyone had an inspiring time at the Forest House! 
-Bride and Groom



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