Monday, May 27, 2013

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!