Karen and Chuck

Karen and Chuck's wedding happened on an unexpected cold fall day, November 6, 2010. Even though we had unseasonably cold weather, hundreds (literally) of turkey vultures circling above, and daylight savings time everyone stayed in good spirits. I first met Karen and Chuck in January of 2010, and they were unaware of what planning a wedding was going to be like. They both lost their spouse in recent years and had found each other. If it was up to them they would have eloped, but they wanted to make their families a part of their wedding. First it was small and intimate and then grew. They had so much faith in me they allowed me to select linens, flowers, china, silverware, programs, and menus for them. They did not lay eyes on my selections until the wedding day had arrived. We went with a color palette of plums, burgundies,chocolates, and oranges. The theme was intimate, elegant, autumn. I added some great details like: the apples holding the placecards and other signage, the menus at each place setting which also had a thank you on the back from the bride and groom, and the wish tree instead of a traditional guestbook. The bride and groom requested 2 items: 1. mustaches at each place setting for guests to use for fun photos, and 2. three cords that they braided during the ceremony instead of a unity candle. I have to recognize Samuel Franklin for the amazing florals. All Occasions Rentals for being patient and going all the way for this wedding. Sugarbuzz Cakes for creating 2 cake masterpieces. The detail on the wedding cake was so gorgeous it brought me to tears (yes it is hand-piped).Dani Rose for wonderful photos that will be posted soon. Maple Grove Inn for going over and beyond. Here are few snapshots I got on the wedding day.