Wedding reception crafts...

 So, my step-daughter and son-in-law (step son in law?) decided to have a bbq to celebrate their marriage.  And of course, we're making many of the items we're going to be using at the reception.  She's going for an outdoor chic style since her brother had used the outdoors theme.  So, we went on pinterest, found some really cool things to make, and now are implementing the ideas that we liked.

First up, cake plates made from plates and candle holders.  We've found some really great plates and candle holders at the $1 store and Target/Walmart/Home Goods.  I loved the pale blue plates, and used the candlesticks that were going to be for my son's weddding.  I think they turned out really pretty.  I found the wood candlestick on clearance at Cost Plus, and the very large plate at the Goodwill store.

 I just love the look of the plates, they are so vintage looking!

 Then Ashley saw some burlap flowers that she liked on etsy, but knew that I could make them for her, so there's my try at Burlap flowers.

 I used the flowers on this really cool box that she found, and used a big piece of lace that I just fell in love with!

This should be such a really pretty reception.  I can't wait to see how we put this all together.

Weddings!

 Last week was the week of weddings for me.  Both my step-daughter and step-son were married!

My step-daughter married her longtime boyfriend, Alex in a civil ceremony.  He's been a big part of our lives for such a long time, it was such a happy day for us when he became part of our family.  

Here is a photo of all of us at the ceremony.  It was a surprise for all of us, they just decided at the last minute to get married.  A very nice surprise.  It was a simple ceremony, and then we all decided to go to dinner at the Cheesecake factory.  A very special day for us all.

 

 My step-son's marriage ceremony was a planned event on our niece's family's ranch.  It was a very nice ceremony, and we had a great party later.

My step-daughter was one of the bridesmaids, and they dressed in Indian clothes.  She looked so very pretty! 

 

 Here are the cousins.  Al, Diane, Ashley, Heather, Sofia, and Alex.

Phil with the newlyweds.

So happy for both kids that they have found happiness!