I am the mother of the groom. This is my story. I have wanted to start a blog for a long time. I'll just start with the wedding. Then I'll give you all the details! From DIY to keeping my composure and my valium close!
Many of these pictures were taken by the fabulous Ann Wade Parrish Photography from Birmingham, Alabama.
This is the side entrance to the reception site, The Barkley House, Pensacola, FL
This is the entrance. The hand made sign reads "Happily Ever After Begins Here"
Another view of the entrance. Can you see the moss covered windows on the sides?
Moss covered K for the last name. Monogramed cushion in burlap.
There are two of these rod iron chairs.
Brides' Portrait.
Part of the greeting sign. Made from moss and wood.
Gorgeous wreath of hydrangeas
Entrance poles covered in burlap
Brides Cake |
Lanterns hung along the outside of tent |
A for the brides' first name |
grooms cake |
back side of tent |
I made 200 chocolate candy wedding cakes |
table for presents |
another entrance |
Fresh Market Station |
Bar Menu |
One of many moss covered picture frames used around the reception area. |
Signature drink menu at bar. |
Moss lined gates to enter Bourbon Bar |
Bourbon Bar |
Bourbon Bar. T for the groom. |
Another view of Bourbon Bar. TAK are grooms initials. |
Monogram stirs. |
Another view of the Bourbon Bar. |
Father of the Groom very proud of his Bourbon Bar. |
Side entrance |
Macaroni and Cheese Station used wide mason jars which were stacked on this ladder shelf |
another view of the moss covered date sign |
Sparklers with monogram labels |
Sparkler send off sign. |
Personalized matches for the sparklers |
Large grapevine balls hung from top of tent |
Ladder shelf with pictures of the couple |
Bride & Groom! |
Monogram coozies |
another ladder bookshelf |
back view of shelf |
I loved the lights |
Precious flower girl checking out the chocolate wedding cake favors |
the cake made by the fabulous Betty Weber |
Love the Groom's Cake with the Chocolate Wheaton Terrier, "Maggie" |
a great view after dark |
I love this image! |
The entire sign at the entrance! I'll be back with the good, the bad and the ugly! |