Lanterns, Lights and Swag...

Have you ever met someone and just instantly clicked? That was how I felt when I met Michelle (the lovely bride to be), and her amazing mother in law Jo. :) They were so friendly and easy going, it really felt like I was having coffee with old friends :) Michelle and Clay were getting married, and the ladies and I were meeting to chat about reception decoration ideas. Michelle already had a pretty good idea of what she liked and didn't like, so it made my job super easy! After a few site visits, emails and chats my team and I were good to go!

The night was long, our arms were sore, we were covered in ceiling tile dust, we laughed and almost cried, but after some hard work, some really bad music, and help from my amazing crew that stayed until the wee hours of the morning, it was done, and it looked AMAZING!!

Here are some of our favorite pics. :) Photos are courtesy of the bride and groom.

Aren't they cute? :) Congratulations and special thanks to Michelle and Clay. It was tons of fun, and we really appreciate you thinking of us!

Hope you all have a lovely evening!

Love Tam xo

DIY wedding...who says creativity has to be expensive

Sometimes having a tighter budget for your wedding can lead to a much more creative and unique event. It forces you to think a little more "outside the box" and the result can be absolutely stunning!

I love the lounge feel that this bride and groom have created with the couch and the strings of homemade flowers made from vintage fabrics that they've hung behind it. The ceiling is made from stringing twinkle lights and then hanging strips of paper just below them to create that cozy warm feel. Using large balloons in photos is actually one of my favorite things.

Too see more on this wedding and get all the details from the bride herself, check out Ruffled Blog. It's my very favorite place to go and get all kinds of ideas and inspirations, and the lady Amanda who owns it, is just as lovely. :)

Happy Saturday!
Tam xo