Four Weddings and a Flower Pedestal

Wedding One: Shabby Chic

Eight months after my daughter got married my son tied the
knot. He and his darling bride wanted a fun, relaxed reception. We held it at
the North Bingham County Historical Park, which includes a collection of
old-time buildings which have been moved to the spot and restored. Our receiving
line was held along the covered porch of the general store, which looks out
over the lawn in front of the one room schoolhouse. Refreshments were served in
the schoolhouse and games were set up on the lawn. A good friend of our son
provided horse and buggy rides for the guests, and the buggy was also the
transportation for the newlyweds as they left the party. The flower pedestals
were able to blend into the décor for this wedding without any alteration.
Just a month after my son’s wedding, my niece got married.
Despite the fact that the wedding was held in the mountains of central Idaho, a
tropical theme was perfect for this couple because they live in Hawaii. Guest
tables for this reception were arranged around the swimming pool at the Meadow
Creek golf resort just outside of New Meadows, Idaho. The bride's mother created more flower pedestals from candlesticks and bowls, and they were scattered throughout the reception decor. The flower pedestals, as
well as real pineapples, were painted gold to give just the right touch of sophistication
to the relaxed tropical feeling.
Wedding Four: The Fairy Tale
Five months later the flower pedestals appeared at another niece’s reception. The hall where this reception was held was draped in white and studded with tiny fairy lights giving it a cozy, intimate feeling. The decor was filled with things that sparkle and shine, including the flower pedestal which had been covered in glitter and were the centerpieces for all of the guest tables. The bright flowers gave just the right punch of color to the white and gold decor. It was the perfect fairy tale setting for starting a happily ever after.
Wedding Four: The Fairy Tale
Five months later the flower pedestals appeared at another niece’s reception. The hall where this reception was held was draped in white and studded with tiny fairy lights giving it a cozy, intimate feeling. The decor was filled with things that sparkle and shine, including the flower pedestal which had been covered in glitter and were the centerpieces for all of the guest tables. The bright flowers gave just the right punch of color to the white and gold decor. It was the perfect fairy tale setting for starting a happily ever after.
Amazing how one piece, with a little paint, or in one case a
whole lot of glitter, could fit in so well with such a wide variety of themes.
It would be hard to cover the glitter which now encases the pedestals, so I think their transformations are over, but who knows. I’m just waiting to see who gets
married next, and then we’ll see.
Thank you very much for these decoration ideas and quite pleased with it. I am going to tie the knot at local Chicago wedding venues and would like to have a colorful floral decoration for my big day. Keep sharing such things!
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