A Wedding Arrangement

Well, today was the big day for my friend! Β She’s now officially a Mrs. Β And though I still need to go back in a few days to the reception building, for the most part, the decorations are complete! Β And I think the fish were definitely a hit!

A Wedding Arrangement

The wedding colors were cobalt blue and orange, so the fish definitely worked right into the color scheme perfectly. Β Goldfish with some variations of blue stones and a few crystals were the talk of the reception. Β There were 30 fish and I think we only had one casualty. Β Not bad!

A Wedding Arrangement

I ended up putting the fish where I thought small children would have the least access to them. πŸ˜‰ Β I think that helped with the lack of casualties. Β So there were fish in the main bar room, along with two bar areas, and on the head bridal table. Β Don’t worry, the kids saw the fish quite a lot…they were just more supervised in those areas.

A Wedding Arrangement

I made these larger floral arrangements as centerpieces for the food tables.

A Wedding Arrangement

With black table cloths, they are simple and effective decorations for a room filled with total beige.

A Wedding Arrangement

I found these blue and white ceramic vases at Hobby Lobby on clearance for 80% off. Β Woohoo! Β Bargain shopping! Β And then I made all the arrangements with silk flowers in the pots. Β I didn’t even know I could do that. Β I’ve never been particularly good with floral arrangements before. Β  But I studied up on it a lot and bought the right supplies I think.

A Wedding Arrangement

The arrangements looked beautiful behind the bar with some more fish bowls and tulle!

A Wedding Arrangement

A Wedding Arrangement

I continued the blue theme throughout the hall with simple decorations of multi-colored blue water.

A Wedding Arrangement

A Wedding Arrangement

A Wedding Arrangement

A few clever folks picked up on the fact that I am a quilter, because they realized that the orange fabric I used on some guest tables and the bridal table is a lovely quilting fabric actually from Joann’s. Β The bride loved it! Β I was originally going to do a Joel Dewberry fabric, but it was simpler for me to get the Joann’s fabric….and here it is!

A Wedding Arrangement

A Wedding Arrangement

And then there were the large mobiles I made for over the dance floor. Β I’ll share my inspiration and instructions later, but for now…here’s the finished product!

Sky Mobiles

See why I am tired? πŸ˜‰

20 thoughts on “A Wedding Arrangement”

  1. Well done, it looks fantastic…I have just "been through" my sisters wedding, which she did on a budget…I didn't know I could make 140 origami love hearts (name places) and make bouquets for 5 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls, and the bride, and the lapel flowers for the groom, 4 groomsmen, two fathers and two mothers! Thank goodness for youtube, and that I love my sister! That was a month ago…I get tired just remembering it!!!

  2. Oh honey I understand your tiredness. Up until just recently this is what I did every weekend (and occasionally during the week) for two years. It is exhausting, both mentally and physically. You did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing although I am glad I won't have to use any of your ideas since I am out of that business now. hehehe *giggling*

  3. You did an amazing job adding color to such a huge, beige space! The jars of water were terrific. Love, love the mobiles! I'm less sure about the fish-did they at least go to good homes after their ordeal?

  4. Wow! You did a wonderful job!! Everything is beautiful and I really like her unique theme. I'm sure the happy couple loved it. What happy memories. ;o)

  5. You did such a great job on this – your friend must have been thrilled!!! Congratulations, I really wasn't sure how a cobalt blue and orange wedding would turn out but I'd say you totally rocked it for her.

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