Beer from a Wine Barrel?

Hi!

Have you ever heard of getting Beer from a Wine Barrel? 

We have and did!

One of my Father's of the Bride were concerned about a bar line following the ceremony. He wanted his guests to have access to the beverages without waiting!

I came up with a solution that was so much fun as well as  pretty!!

Brandi's theme included lots of lace, organza and vintage accents! 

So, before the wedding this wine barrel was disguised! Can you see the lace and peach ribbon peeking out?  A linen was draped over the barrel,  a basket filled with flowers and an old lace parasol was added..... 

 And after the ceremony, the linen came off and .....Let the Party Begin!!
                                The wine barrel doubled as a beer barrel!  So Cute!
    I placed a lace lined bucket inside the barrel and filled with  beer and ice! I added a sign and waalaaa... Beer from a Wine Barrel!!

I added two bottle openers that dangled from twine for not only a great accent but for opening bottles too!  

 One of my staff stood nearby inviting the guests to enjoy and refilling when it was needed!  

It was the perfect solution to the bar line!

I loved it!!

Smiles

Michelle Gregory

Stylist and Coordinator

the Jones Victorian Estate

Yellow was Stacy and Joe's accent color...

Hi!

It's a beautiful day at the Jones Victorian Estate! Kim and Jeray sent over a few more pictures from the photo shoot with Stacy and Joe! It was just us, no guests, no children and no staff! They had an opportunity to just enjoy the environment and each other!

Stacy's bouquet was a delightful mix of ivories and yellows with a few jewels thrown in for good measure!

"There's no place like the Jones, there's no place like the Jones" they murmured, as

they were surrounded by the breathtakingly gorgeous, wild mustard plants. 

What's your color? What do you want? Let me help you find it!
Love,
Michelle Gregory

Alycia and Joe wanted that vintage backyard feeling!

Hi!

Alycia and Joe wanted a vintage wedding with fun and playful accents. She loved the backyard wedding theme and wanted to incorporate that intimate feeling but with a lot more guests.

She achieved that and more!!!We had so much fun planning and creating just the right touches.

The arch was probably the most challenging. We had scoured the Internet and magazines trying to find the perfect decoration for their ceremony. With a armful of printouts, we figured it out! Something completely different and yet simple and elegant and ethereal... stained glass. I contacted Sue at Maiden Glass and she created a beautiful accent piece for us. One huge request, it had to have hearts in it! Not an easy feat to be sure. She did it. We hung the beautiful bevel art piece in the middle, draped ivory chiffon on the top and sides. We then added two floral "tie backs" for a simple yet gorgeous backdrop for their wedding. My pictures don't do the artwork justice at all I am sorry to say. I will post more when I receive them from the photographer!!!

Joe helped us with the theme by carving Mr. & Mrs. out of wood for their head table. We suspended them with ribbon and then added an old croqueted lace table cloth, their family Wedding photos, old candle holders and vintage bottles filled with flowers. Thank you JOE!!

My absolute favorite was her guest book or rather her guest QUILT!!

She had cut fabric squares for everyone to sign with colored fabric pens! Each guest picked their favorite colored fabric and pen to write that special wish for the Bride and Groom! I Loved it!!!

The note in the typewriter was a thank you to all the guests and an explanation that Grandma was going to

take all the squares, sew them together and make their wedding keepsake; a warm and beautiful quilt!!! Thank you so much Grandma!!!

We added a stack of books, a strand of pearls, a vintage satin glove box with brown gloves (that matched her theme colors of course!) and an old oil lamp to complete this amazing table!

Instead of the traditional cake, they decided on a delicious Croquembouche! It was proudly displayed on a table that was layered with vintage lace of white and ivories. In the background, we added flower filled canning jars wired to old frames and washboards. Votive candles were added and presto, her theme shined through.

Thank you Alycia and Joe! It all came together and I loved it!!! Thanks again!

Love,

Michelle

Sometimes

HI!!

I just viewed the blog of micahdahlburgphotography.com and just had to post them. The photographers are such an intricate part of the wedding and finding just the right one is essential.

Megan and Micah are just that!

Rachel and Damian were able to just be themselves and we had the awesome opportunity to witness it!

Here, Micah and Megan took advantage of the Jones Estate's grounds and angles and had a blast! I love the end of the evening shot! Now that's a great picture!

I enjoyed all the planning and tasting and chosing with you two! Much love and

Great job!!

Love,

Michelle