Number 9 and 10 are stick inspiried thought you’d like that, I saw your twig blog recently! I hung my favors from willow branches in an old rusty milk jug.

Photo 16 and 26 are photos of me in my Mother’s dress that I wore as my “sendoff” outfit.

Our bouquets were also in Mason Jars with pearl J’s hanging from them. My husband’s last name is Jacobson – I believe you know the family!

I found the bride’s maid dresses that our sisters wore at TJ Maxx. Which later inspired the brown suits with silver vests. I wanted us to look like a sepia photograph even when photographed in color. My dress was found at a local boutique and I made my own veil.

I made our wedding invites – using thread to bind them and also our programs.

We served communion to our guests after we had been pronounced husband and asked some fellow newlife staff to lead us in worship. The goblet we used to serve communion has been used by many couples in my family on their wedding day.

We served an entirely family made meal as well, including fruit skewers, salads made by aunties, bbq’d meat, rolls, and tons of dessert.

To accompany the old fashioned theme we had wedding cake (photo 92 and 217) but also a rootbeer keg for floats, and strawberry shortcake (photo 174)!

Photo 96 and 181 show my grandmother’s pearls and my something blue which was a brooch from Italy.

Photo 169 and 172 shows the centerpieces, and more specifially the one that was on our “Sweetheart Table.” All our flowers came from my Mom and Aunt’s yard except for a few peonies which were out of season.

Our ring bearer was actually the Jr. Bridesmaid and she carried a sterling silver fortune cookie box I gave Ben after a month of dating. On our first date we received the fortune, “The evening promises romantic interest.” so we carried that throughout our “favors” as well.

Photo 203 shows our aisle runners. I just used ribbon in our colors and then obtained antique brooches from all over town in antique shops to hold them in place.

206 shows our cake topper inspired by my promise ring (from my parents when I was 16) that was an Irish Claddaugh. Representing friendship, love and loyalty (hands, heart, and crown).

Thanks for reading. ;) long I know – but it was a great walk down memory lane. Your blog is inspiring and so much fun to read!

Thanks, Alex (and Ben) Jacobson