Kevin Gets Married PLUS Table Decor in a Jiffy

Remember my darling nephew Kevin?

I've known & loved him all his life,

& this weekend I had to give him to another girl . . .

 Luckily, I'm crazy about her too -

so it wasn't quite as hard as I thought it would be! 

Isn't she lovely?

AND they're perfect for each other.

The wedding was so beautiful.

Check out these *amazing bridesmaid's shoes* . . .

And my favorite bridesmaid, my beautiful niece . . .

The wedding took place far from where I live.

I wanted to help with some simple table decor

at the wedding dinner, 

BUT since we traveled by air--

it was tricky.

Here's what we did . . .

Walmart really saved me on this one!

{Everything is from Wallyworld unless otherwise mentioned.}

I knew whatever we had in stock at my local store

would also be available where the wedding took place,

so I shopped here at home--

then had a couple of hours to shop

& pull off: four simple centerpieces,

a "table runner" & candy favor bags for 30.

Here's my "team" that helped me . . . 

Hunny, me, Jeffrey, & Christian

I knew the restaurant was using 

burgundy cloth napkins 

& I really liked the idea of blue with the red.

The "table runner" is a glitter wrapping paper,

cut down the center.

This was my favorite element. 

It was so beautiful & sparkly in in the evening light. 

And some thought it was fabric.

These little glass vases were only about $4 each.

They held up so well despite being dropped

in the parking lot & rolling around in the back

of my nephews truck!

{Remember to keep your centerpieces short

for conversations across the table.}

The little blue birds are clip-on ornaments 

from the Christmas section. {Only $1 each.}

Tip: it's more simple - & it looks elegant too -

if you just keep all the flowers the same.

{Especially if you're pressed for time.}

 At home,

I found the picture frames, above, at the thrift store -

spray painted them,

& made the signs on my word processor. 

They have little bird ornaments 

hanging from them also.

 Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Lunt.

May you live "HAPPILY AFTER AFTER".

Welcome to the family Trisha!