The Crafting of our Wedding

We had so many hand crafted elements to our wedding that I wanted to dedicate a post to them. So, here is the crafting of our wedding...

I am sure by now you all know that my friend Kathleen illustrated us as a wedding present (below left). The original is something we will cherish all our lives. I then hired Crystal Kluge to do some hand lettering for us (below right).

Using elements from both, I created out save the dates myself (below left), and then worked with Patti of the Queen's Ink to create handmade invitations (below right).

I also used them both to make some other things - like this sign we used at the wedding eve party and at the wedding dinner.

I sent my sweet friend Andrea this link from Martha Stewart Weddings saying "I want one of these for my wedding day" and told her the colors I wanted. And then about a month later she wrote back saying "I made you one, it is on it's way"! It was perfect - I opted to use it in lieu of a bouquet. This photo (below left) does not do it justice! For Mike, I custom ordered his boutonniere from Twigs & Honey on Etsy - look how sweet it turned out as well (photo, below right, by Twigs & Honey)

I also wore the necklace Andrea made for me on my actual wedding day. It looked beautiful with my dress.

For a hair piece and earrings, I turned to etsy. The hair piece was from Modern Romance and the earrings from Amy Hanna (photos below by the artist, each for their respective item).

For our favors I made postcards from photos we have taken over the last few years, and Patti from the Queen's Ink came through again with packaging them and supplying a decorated vintage basket for them.

Kelli, whose shop is opening next week, gave us a beautiful posie pocket to use to carry our rings. I posted about it earlier - but had to share again since it is so lovely! I also posted about our guest book before - and am only showing the same sneak peek here. Once I am done adding to it I will do a full post on it.

And last but not least - the cake and cake toppers. We used a topper from Goose Grease on the cake, but had a topper gifted to us by Sarah of The Small Object next to the cake. It made for a sweet vignette, with our favor basket on the table too. (photos below taken by Goose Grease, left, and The Small Object, right).

And the cake - which after all was hand crafted as well, was beautiful (and very tasty). Cheryl at Back in the Day Bakery out did herself! Hopefully once we get our professional photos (4 weeks!! I am not sure how I will be able to wait that long!) there will be some better photos of the cake to share!

Comments

[kelli]

Hi Hope! I'm missing you! Love love love seeing all your handcrafted items. everything is so beautiful. Oh my, your cake is looks so yummy and I love the topper! Looking forward to seeing more photos!

xo

[Carol Ryan]

This was really fun. You know how we girls love a wedding and all the trappings. And we especially are loving yours because we care so much about you.
Much love to our sweet gal and her lucky husband,
Carol

[dawn]

Hope everything was beautiful and so thoughtful. it made your very special day even more so. Congrats to you & Mike. hope to see you soon!

[V-Grrrl at Compost Studios]

Wonderful to have beautiful one-of-a-kind items to commemorate a special one-of-a-kind day.

[Kathleen]

I love all of the special touches in your wedding... I'm so honored that you used the illo. I love the way you used it, so genius!

And I wish I could taste your cake, everytime I see a photo of it my mouth waters! :)

[Roxie]

I simply cannot wait to see the professional photos!!! I know you must be super anxious! Thank you for sharing your special day with us, you sure are a beautiful sweetie!!
Roxie

[Kelly in Canada]

Wow, Hope. All of the special touches add up to make a fairy tale wedding day. What a talented crew you have! Thanks for showing all the photos.
Kelly

[Jessica - Such Pretty Things]

Congratulations, Hope! Every detail is beautiful and obviously very meaningful. Best wishes to both of you for a wonderful life together!

XOXO
Jessica

[Ingrid]

congratulations on your wedding! i wish you much happiness, love, and beauty! <3

[Mary Green]

Oh, how beautiful and personal everything is! Congratulations to you and Mike!

[Sweetie Pie]

Congratulations on your wedding! With all the special, handmade touches, it must have been really special. Wishing you a long and happy marriage!

[Kathy]

I am SO enjoying seeing all of your beautiful wedding details, everything looks gorgeous!

[Heather]

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs K!! I loved this post about all of the details. I can't wait to see PICTURES from the atual day!!
HUGS

[Helen]

Thrilled to catch a glimpse of your wedding in this way. Love the ring bag and the way the postcards were wrapped....

[Jeanne]

I love all the handmade touches you had in your wedding. They add so much to the celebration! I don't know if I can wait 4 weeks to see the pro-photos either!!!
xo
jeanne

[gabrielle]

Hope, you make me want to get married all over again!!! I love that hair piece and the bouttonniere is so great!! The cake is stunning!!! Everything is beautiful! Can not wait to see more!! Oh, how I love weddings!

[Jemellia]

Everything is just so beautiful! Congratulations! See you in a few weeks!

[Delilah]

Your STDs and Invitations are great!!

[Danielle LaPorte]

so inspiring!

[charlotte]

Congratulations, Hope!!!!! everything is just exquisite! Please bring pictures next weekend, I'm so looking forward to hearing all the details! xo Charlotte (and thanks for the class badge over there...!)

[jessi nagy]

Hey cutie,
congrats!! you are both darling!!!
the wedding looked gorgeous!!
Hey are you coming in on wed night for sb? can you email me and let me know.
thanks
doll,
very inportant. tee hee.
oxoxo,
jessi

[Christine]

Everything is so lovely! Thanks for including my veil in your special day.

[Julie Campbell]

All your details look perfect, Hope! I'm glad your wedding was such a happy, beautiful occasion! Thanks for sharing the photos, and thanks for sending the stamps--I'm having fun!

[Donna Saxe]

Hi Hope, I'm Kelli's Mom and I feel as if I know you from all the wonderful things Kelli has told me about you. I just had to check your blog to see photos of your wedding and all the special touches were so beautiful. Everything was so lovingly planned and I'm sure it must have been the most wonderful day!
Congratulations to you both!
Donna

[Karla Nathan]

What a beautiful and unique cake. I've been to that bakery, so I know how delicious it must have been too.