A Country Theme With An Elegant Charm! the Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

Hi!

I haven't received any of the photographs from Sarah and Jeff's wedding yet.  So,  rather than wait, I thought I'd have fun posting these pictures that I took from my camera!

It's a Country Theme with an elegant charm. 

I found this old ladder  and thought it might be just a perfect accent for this wedding. 

I dressed it up with lace,  bouquets, photographs, a love bunting and an old hat and waa laa!!

 It was just what I needed to go in between the real wagon wheel seating display. 

Sarah made cowboy hats and horsehoes out of black paper for the seating cards.
We attached them with twine and added more flowers!

What to do for the Arch for a Country themed wedding?
How about old barn doors?
That's just what we did.
 The door were decorated with two old grape vine wreaths, ivory organza, flowers and a crystal chandelier! 

The Aisles were decorated with vintage white milk pitchers! They doubled as the cocktail table's centerpieces later. 

What's country without a bit of burlap? We added lace to the burlap, flowers, old silver accent pieces and flowers! I had an extra set of "Red-neck Toasting Glasses" that I just had to add to the display. Sarah found the adorable cake topper and cake knife and server!

And... the lucky table numbers! Yes, those are real horseshoes! They were a fun accent to the tables and perfect for our theme!

This special welcome window included ...  yes, a horseshoe too!

I'm hoping to get the "real" pictures soon! I'm sure they will be better than mine...

or I hope so.

Love!

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate

(714) 744-1608

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Inspiration - Before and... Finished Artwork - After! The Jones Victorian Estate (714) 343-1964

Hi!

With  shows like "Junk Gypsy," "Flea Market Flip," "This Old House," and so many more, I thought it would be a hoot to show my rendition of a Before and After Wedding ideas!

So, let me know what you think!!

My Bride, Carrie, found this picture and loved the idea of having shutters for her seating since her emphasis was on the country theme....

I painted and used our shutters and added cowboy hats, old wagon wheels, succulents and photos to make these shutters hers!

 Jade loved the idea of the shutters because they were just her color scheme! I added vintage plates, mini flower bouquets, a white bistro set with vintage containers and books, along with a beautiful photograph of the couple and now, these shutters became hers!

This photograph has been all over Pinterest a million times I think. So, it was the inspiration behind Carissa's Arch...

Our Arch is shorter but it was still absolutely gorgeous! We added crystal strands to the overall design and it was perfect for their wedding

!

And, ours arch doubled as a magnificent backdrop for the first dance!

I found this beautiful photograph of an entrance for Ashley...

I had an extra door so we added a vintage tin floral box, lace and painted the door window with "LOVE and XOXOX." It was transformed into a beautiful entrance to Ashley's wedding!

I loved the idea of using vintage suitcases and books and this photograph was a great beginning for Ashley...

Since her theme was based around crates, I found this old crate to add to the design.  The suitcase included books, lace, a the silver tea set and her sign "From This Day Forward!" A wonderful accent for the entrance door!

Trying to be more original in the chair decorating area, I found this photograph for Melisa...

Since her accents are crystals and the color purple, I thought draping crystals, adding vintage earnings and old floral tins would be just the accent she would love. We worked on them together and she is trilled! Her wedding is a week away and I can hardly wait to use them.

So, I hoped you enjoyed my little Before and Afters! 

Remember, changing the design idea to reflect your personality is what it's all about.

Please, enjoy the process! We do!

Love,

Michelle Gregory

the Jones Victorian Estate