Last weekend I had the honor and privilege of helping my friend, Sue Wolfe, setup for her son Jake's wedding. I've know Sue for a long time, ever since I started working with her when she was owner of The Round Barn in Andover, MN. She is one of the most creative people I know and when I saw the amazing work she did on her son's wedding, I know I had to share it!
Her son Jake, is very much a romantic at heart and his new wife, Jill, is a very lucky girl. They are the perfect couple, and their wedding couldn't have been any more perfect. Their story is a fairytale, meeting as kids when they lived next door to each other, growing up, going their own way, and then having fate bring them back together. So how perfect to start their life together with an amazing wedding. Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
This canvas poster was created by Sue as a wedding give to her son and daughter-in-law. She sells similar posters at the
Round Barn Potting Co. in Andover, MN. They are a BIG seller.
As you entered the reception room there was a sign that listed the table you were to sit at. It was created by the groom's aunt in calligraphy. It truly is a work of art and a great reminder for them long after the wedding is over.
An engagement picture also greeted you. They photographer caught them in mid-air high fiving! Wow!
The bridal party's table was decorated with natural growing plants, annuals and perennials, along with some wire flowers and large silver balls. The bottle of wine was purchased in Spain by the groom to be saved for his bride when he got married. Aaaah . . . .
A view of the ballroom. Each table was decorated with a theme specific to the bride and groom. They were also decorated with growing plants that the guests were able to take with them. This table was done with a "We Fest Theme", a Country Western event (thus the CD's).
Love the lanterns hanging from the ceiling!
The cake plate is actually a planter and a lazy susan from Ikea painted to match. The "W" adds a whimsical effect!
This table had an Anoka Theme, the high school they both attended.
Bachelor and Bachelorette
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game!" This one has a baseball theme.
This one features Chisago, a city in Minnesota where they go every Sunday to visit family and have a bonfire. Love how creative Sue was with the recreating a bonfire? The flame is actually an electric tea light surrounded by twigs.
The couple loves to camp and this table was devoted to that. Here we have marshmallows on a stick and some small logs. How cute!
The engagement table with a picture of the ring.
The clock signifies the time he proposed.
Each table had a story that explained the theme. This tells about the engagement. Like I said, he's a romantic.
Here we have a live Beta fish. This table's theme was Florida. The fish ended up being a gift to one of the kids at the wedding.
Jill, the bride, is a German teacher and the couple took a trip before the wedding to Germany.
Sue's parents live in Grand Rapids, MN in a golfing retirement community. This table is dedicated to that. Love the golf balls on a stick!
Jake is an avid hunter and the two go hunting together.
The honeymoon was in Punta Cana. This may be one of my favorite tables. I just love the red flippers!
They visited the Valley of Fire.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. LOL!
I'm sure these kids behaved themselves.
The wedding themed table.
At the church, the altar flowers were beautiful hydrangeas that could be planted when done. Talk about being green!
What a gorgeous bride!
The bridesmaid dresses were simple and elegant!
The happy couple!
Proud Mama and Dad of the groom.
Your chauffeur awaits . . .
What an awesome vintage jag!
The ballroom filled with guests.
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