Usually, there’s merely no place like residence. Such was the case for Caitlin and Kyle Auten, whose sunny summer time season reception was held on the grounds of the bride’s mom and father’ residence in Chesapeake, VA. The couple’s marriage ceremony ceremony planner, Antonia Christianson, was every shocked and delighted to have the flexibility to call upon Caitlin’s family for additional than merely the plush setting. A key side throughout the lovely decor — pine tables with basic cast-iron sewing-machine bases — have been each handcrafted by Caitlin’s father over numerous months time. Proof as quickly as and for all that you simply needn’t seek for perfection previous your particular person yard.
Eleven tables (along with a sweetheart desk for two) topped with blush-toned yard roses, hydrangeas, and silver tableware.
Floral preparations by Daevid’s of Norfolk, VA
“Darkish woods offset by crisp whites have been the cohesive design elements,” says Antonia. “Vibrant, cheery yellow accents added a fairly pop of coloration.”
The hand-painted picket welcome sign from My Primitive Boutique beckons guests to the cocktail hour:
Mason jars with striped ingesting straws held the couple’s two signature cocktails: The Officer (Jack Daniel’s and Coke) and The Southern Belle (a sweet punch). Firm later cherished housemade chocolate-chip cookies from Sweetwater Delicacies atop ice-cold milk pictures.
Mr. and Mrs. indicators, moreover by My Primitive Boutiqueadorn the lover desk:
The monogrammed invitation from Wedding ceremony ceremony Paper Divas has a basic vibe, and a bouquet by Daevid’s Floral Design of roses and hypericum berry is wrapped with basic lace.
The buttercream cake from Patti Muffins Inc. incorporates a primary tier for keepsaking. It’s trimmed with latest magnolia and ferns:
{Photograph} Credit score rating: Dana Duncan/Event Planner: Antonia Christianson Events