"Would it all fit?" Yes, it did! AND...with a little room to spare! A few more things were added after this picture was taken, but we made it happen. Several hours later we arrived in Columbus, GA, ready for a good night's sleep. There would be much to do the next day.
When we arrived at the venue the next morning we were met with a familiar sight. The truck driven by the father of the groom was just as full as our vehicle was. We were not looking forward to the chore of unloading said vehicles, but thanks to some forward planning, the parents of the groom DID bring a dolly! (And yes...it was on the spread sheet.)
As with most event set-ups, organization was the key. Once all of the decor elements had been located and organized, we noted the placement and set-up of the tables in all three eating areas. The smaller tables were set for four guests per table. Then I realized that the larger tables were set for eight. Clearly guests would be more comfortable with six per table - which was my plan from the beginning. That would mean adding two more tables.
We started with the centerpieces and worked our way out to the place settings. The manzanita branches were draped with Spanish moss. Each black lantern contained a small arrangement of silk flowers in a "hammered" double old fashioned glass filled with pebbles. Battery-operated, flickering, votive candles were placed in each pink salt candle holder. The finishing touch for each centerpiece was a different photo of the bride and groom taken over the course of their relationship.
When we arrived at the venue the next morning we were met with a familiar sight. The truck driven by the father of the groom was just as full as our vehicle was. We were not looking forward to the chore of unloading said vehicles, but thanks to some forward planning, the parents of the groom DID bring a dolly! (And yes...it was on the spread sheet.)
As with most event set-ups, organization was the key. Once all of the decor elements had been located and organized, we noted the placement and set-up of the tables in all three eating areas. The smaller tables were set for four guests per table. Then I realized that the larger tables were set for eight. Clearly guests would be more comfortable with six per table - which was my plan from the beginning. That would mean adding two more tables.
It was time for some tactful negotiations with the manager for our event. I either made my point or wore the poor man down because I got my six per table and the additional two tables. (Those of you who know me well will not be surprised by this outcome.)
We started with the centerpieces and worked our way out to the place settings. The manzanita branches were draped with Spanish moss. Each black lantern contained a small arrangement of silk flowers in a "hammered" double old fashioned glass filled with pebbles. Battery-operated, flickering, votive candles were placed in each pink salt candle holder. The finishing touch for each centerpiece was a different photo of the bride and groom taken over the course of their relationship.
Each place setting began with the pebbled tiles we used as chargers. They were the perfect contrast to the black cloth toppers we used over white table cloths. And on a photographic note, the tablecloth in the photo below right IS actually black...not blue. The venue's black napkins were folded vertically with one of our custom-made napkins on top. The colors in the napkins echoed the colors in the centerpiece and brought a brightness to each place setting. A custom-designed menu card, on neutral-toned card stock, completed the final look.
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