Where can I find a chandelier crystal this size? I was mesmerized by it.
Although that exceedingly large, rainbow filled, spectacular prism of light was not the only detail that caught my eye at this old, Victorian home.
The gardens were charming, too and made an ideal location for the wedding of the homeowners. Both of their personalities shone through each design choice.
Especially the sentimentality and love for family that they both share.
One corner of the dining room was filled with photos of the couples’ families. This is the bride’s great grandmother.
The bracelet the bride wore was also worn in that portrait. And her ring? It is two wedding rings from their parents melted down and recreated into this new piece by her mother, a metal smith.
Constant reminders of the pair’s love of art, are sprinkled through the house and grounds. Paintings from professional artists who are family members and friends, collections of hand crafted coolness, and creative DYIs done in preparation for the wedding and to fix up the home.
Their dedication to an artful life stood out to me in the small things too. Like placing star shapes around the picnic table as a resist before power washing it, leaving a two toned, star sprinkled table afterward.
Hydrangea booms tied together into heart shapes lined the driveway.
Centerpieces were constructed of bowls of moss with figurines perched on top.
At the lovebird’s table, the moss was topped with- lovebirds. Tiny, and subtle, but fitting in with the theme of the night.
And did I mention that she made her skirt? It had major sparkles going on, with 3D flowers that don’t show up well in my photos, but sure did in person.
While I was busy oohing and ahhing over the multitude of great ideas, sweet details, and artwork that caught my eye, I still noticed one big thing that stood out more than anything else.
Happiness.
It was a crowd full of people that loved Mark and Allie, people who were so happy for them.