Wedding Day (& Valentine's) Gift Guide for HIM

Nope, the gift guide below isn't a bunch of things from the CafeD Etsy shop.
(Actually none of them are.)
I'm just spreading the love around to some perfect strangers.

I think these would made some lucky groom very happy.
And, since my husband helped to built this treasury - he agrees :)

You can see each of these items on the gift guide treasury page.

No one you know getting married?
Take a gander below anyway.
You might find the perfect gift for your special someone.

Tell us, what is a very special gift you've received?

Sneak Preview - Reception

I was going to apologize for being gone so long...but anyone who has ever tried planning a wedding - during their busiest season at work - already understands.  *grin*

At some point, I will get back to cooking, but for now, I'm planning a little vintage kitchen reception.  Wanna preview?  I'll give you a hint...there's moss rose growing in my kitchen.


Our wedding will be an outdoor event at a gorgeous state park, if the skies cooperate.  If not it will be in an adorable rustic cabin.  So, I thought about going rustic.  And, it's toward the end of September.  So, I thought about decorating in Autumn.  (Except the real yellows and reds and oranges are truly not expected until October.)  And, I even pondered a silver filagree theme.

Much of the stuff I was going to buy was inexpensive enough - $1 for a votive candle holder, etc.  But, when you multiply each and every $1 item and then factor in that (unless you have a real need for votive holders and plate chargers and mirror centerpiece put-them-on-ers) you are really buying things you will never use again.  And, I now understand why centerpieces are given away - who wants 22 of the same thing?

I have it easy.  Tiny wedding.  30...including the bridal party.  Yep, 30 people.  So, only a handful of tables.  And, I decided that even though *everyone AND his mother* will tell you not to, I've decided to bring things I really enjoy to use to decorate our reception.  So, vintage linens, antique cheese boxes, milk glass...well, you get the idea - things I already have - will be making an appearance.  Here's a preview. 

And, I'll see you...well, I'd say soon, but let's just be honest. I'll see you when I see you.  *wink*

DIY Vintage Wedding and Reception

So, it's been ages, right?

Even though I'm only planning a teensy, tiny lil wedding...
Looks like there will be only 30 people...
Including the wedding party...

There's still lots to plan.

Originally I had this really pretty silver filigree style theme going for the wedding and reception.

Which would have been lovely.
If only it were a nighttime...
And a large function...
It would have been beautiful.

But, we are planning a small gathering for late lunch during the daylight.
Which will be perfect considering the location.
(All will be revealed...in time.)

The high end formal feel of the first plan - no matter how adorable - was in stark contrast to the light-hearted fun feel Tim and I want.

Instead, I'm going to have reception items of vintage things I love. Casual. Pretty. And, most of the stuff I already have. Score!

Want a preview?
I found soda fountain glasses like the one above for a buck at the Dollar Store.
$1. Nice.

So, those will likely be making an appearance.
Oh, the plans I have.
(But, I'm not sharing them all yet. Dribs and drabs will be coming your way.)

Oh, and the pic is from a site called Fountain Pen Oasis where they sell...you get the idea. :)
See you soon!