This morning’s Inspired Creations Contest entry is the first of two from Ashley Pepitone, a budding event designer. Inspired by summer days spent on her grandparents’ farm in Massachusetts, Ashley was inspired to create a design that would be reminiscent of frolicking about the fields and raiding the strawberry patch for fresh, sun-ripened berries. She used design elements and wares available locally in most towns for an easy, sunkissed look perfect for a sunny late spring wedding.
Ashley shares, “I imagine this wedding to take place on a warm day in late spring, the bride in a soft and flowing gown with her hair down in natural waves. I imagine the groom and his groomsmen to be dressed in comfortable linen suits, and the bridesmaids to carry bouquets of yellow tea roses and red berries accented with the unexpected but beautiful pop of white asparagus stalks, as mimicked in the centerpieces.”
“I wanted everything to feel very comfortable and organic, yet elegant. The local honey jars, a Goodwill find, add a personal touch to the floral arrangements. Each galvanized container harkens back to a day when things were simpler, people moved slower, and enjoyed their days more. The handmade napkin rings add a personal touch, and are an easy DIY project.”
With her beloved late grandmother as her muse, Ashley infused her design with her grandmother’s simple but chic style. I love the rattan covered drinking glasses, scored at a local HomeGoods, and the big decanter of strawberry lemonade. The galvanized tins came from Hobby Lobby and wine glass were purchased inexpensively at Dollar Tree. It’s a sweet, summery look achievable on any budget.
DIY Burlap Napkin Rings
Materials:
* Burlap trim, found in the home décor section of any fabric store
* Buttons to match your theme
* Glue Gun
Instructions:
* Cut your burlap trim in 5” strips.
* Fold one end of each strip just a little and glue it down to create a finished edge.
* Glue that end over the unfinished edge, forming your “ring.”
* Turn over so the seam is on your work surface, and glue buttons in various shapes, sizes, and styles down the center of your napkin ring
Voila! Each yard of burlap trim will yield seven napkin rings. I paid 99 cents per yard, and $4.50 for 100 buttons. At those prices, if you have 150 guests at your event, you could easily make custom napkin rings, with four buttons each, for each place setting for a grand total of just $40!
Vendors:
Event Design – Ashley Pepitone
Photography – Janet Howard
Linens – Tamara Gollob
Rentals – Peachtree Tents and Events
{Photos by Janet Howard.}
stacey
Thursday 1st of July 2010
awesome job i loooove this
Strawberry Farm Inspiration | Inspirations & Creations - Elizabeth Anne Designs: The Wedding Blog
Wednesday 30th of June 2010
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Kristen
Wednesday 30th of June 2010
This is absolutely amazing. Its relaxing and inspiring all at the same time. Just gives you a warm summer vibe. I love it! .-= Kristen's most recent blog post: Screw Eclipse THIS is what Im looking forward to- =-.
Invitations by Dawn
Friday 11th of June 2010
Hello from Invitations by Dawn! Just wanted to leave a comment on here for anyone that is interested in the invitation featured in the above post. You can find it at the following link:
http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/We_ViewEns.cfm?sItemCode=WedEns8770&sCatalogCode=WedEnsDD&iStartRow=1&format=WedEnsDD&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=yes
Parks
Thursday 10th of June 2010
I've always been a fan of strawberries, but never considered incorporating them into a wedding! What a cute concept and setting!