Where Do I Begin

Where do I begin..... I know that I promised to post several times a week but a wedding can make everything go off schedule. My youngest son, Jon married Michelle on October 24, 2015. They were married at Immaculate Conception and the original venue for the reception was the Cane River Cottage outdoor area. When Michelle's parents and Michael and I looked at the extended forecast we saw the writing on the wall. Rain was predicted on Saturday. After much discussion, we decided to move the reception to the Natchitoches Events Center. We took a rustic theme and transferred it to an indoor venue and it worked! Thanks to everyone who helped us. The Miscisin and Shirley family were a great collaborative team.

Guests were greeted with lighted screened doors with grapevine wreaths.

There were welcome signs and bows.

There were family pictures and table assignments hanging from branches.

Tables had large wooden discs with lanterns, baby breath, vintage books, candles, and various design elements. Each table had a bag of Girl Scout Cookies ( an homage to the bride).

There was a beautiful cake with layers of chocolate, fig, and blueberry. It was so good.

Of course, my son chose a cake in the shape of the Super Dome. He is a wonderful New Orleans Saints fan. Who Dat!!

The couple created a wonderful bar menu with beer, wine, and colas. Old cabinet door with chalkboard paint displayed the menu with a clip on light to brighten the choices. Michelle found a great antique knob for the door. 

There was a table with the most wonderful Michigan cheeses and crackers. Michigan can produce some wonderful cheese.

Before the food arrived this is what the table looked like. Lasyone's  catered the reception. The menu included gumbo, crawfish etouffee, Caesar Salad , Carrot Souffle, and Meat Pies.

There was an awesome DJ with a great light show and Karaoke. (We had a blast doing Second Line).

Sashes and chandeliers hung from the very high ceiling.

 

The groom threw the garter attached to a football and the bride threw a faux bouquet. (She wanted to keep the original bouquet.)

The letter S adorned the lit screen door behind the wedding cake.

There were sparklers and lighters available to see the young couple off. Not even rain could stop this. We partied till the early morning, we danced and laughed and celebrated what Love really is..... more pictures on another post. Keep reading, I promise to post several times a week..... Enjoy the lovely Autumnal weather. Tina