Happy Friday, Lovelies!
Today, I wanted share a little about my wedding planning with you. I’m inspired by The Knot’s 30 Ways to Wow Your Guests (http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-reception-planning/articles/15-ways-to-wow-wedding-guests.aspx?cm_sp=TK_reception-_-3-_-01102013). Our wedding has a ton of touches to make it our own, and hopefully wow our guestsJ
One of the elements I’m incorporating is a variety of antique linens. My grandmother was an amazing artist with fabrics and sewing. My Barbies had entire clothing lines specifically designed for them. All my towel sets were monogramed.
My grandmother died many years ago, but when my grandfather died in late 2012, I was especially sad because I made a pact with him-- he couldn’t part out until he was at my wedding (at LEAST). When he died, our little joke left me empty.
As may family looked to settle my grandfather’s estate, my aunt led me to amazing linens. Antique, hand crocheted, and imported linens.
My grandparents rarely threw anything away, and there were so many tablecloths, napkins and doilies… Way more than three siblings and their children could seem to use. I’m sure they hadn’t been used in decades, maybe they have never been used since my grandmother created them.
When the lack of use crossed my mind, I smiled. It’s almost as if they were planned for me. Now, my grandmother and grandfather will be at my wedding. A beautiful part. My grandparents who were the quintessential social butterflies will be at every table.
4 Haute Comments Posted:
I have several crocheted table cloths that you can borrow if you want. Also have stacks of White imported French linen napkins (with my monogram on them) you can borrow.
Trust me, all the linens were used. Once a week we used the "good china or crystal" linens and candlelight, even when we were in high chairs. " Grammie wasn't saving her good things for Grandie's second wife" was her personal adage. I remember only 1 cup or plate being broken. We three were in charge of getting out the good stuff, setting the table, hand washing, then returning it to the cupboard. Grammie was one of the original Maria Montessori believers in teaching life skills.
Anytime the Colorado Crocks went to Lamar, all the good stuff got pulled out. Both her sterling and diralyte have baby spoons and junior sets of cutlery.
So pretty!! what a beautiful story and great wedding details that really hold a special place in your heart.
So cool Eddie!!! My wedding was a small one, and happened before what seems to be a real renaissance in wedding planning, but one personal thing we did that was important to me was have a large arrangement of white roses at the back of the church. In the arrangement were three red roses-- one for each of our departed grandmothers and my cousin (who was like a brother to me). We included a note about the significance of the roses in our program.
Aunt Cis, first, I love the quote! How on Earth are the napkins in such good condition. I'm amazed!
Marcella, I'm going to have a ton of fun things to photograph!
Arlingtonienne-- the flowers sound beautiful and moving!
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