The Details Continued
August 28th, 2006 @ 1:36 pm by Mrs. Firefly
Paper Products: I ordered program covers, menu cards, table numbers and place cards from White Aisle. The plan was to go the DIY route until I realized that I was designing in 3-colors (rgb) and most printers print in 4 colors (CYMK). What looked like chartreuse green on my screen and print-outs turned into a drab olive when I got it back from the printers! I was bummed.
With 3 weeks to go, I turned to Rebecca at White Aisle. She turned around some fantastic designs within the day and I was good to go. The program covers (I printed the insides at Kinkos to save time) and menu cards came out beautifully. Ribbon is from M&J Trimming. The table numbers were ok — the flower design was very light and didn’t really get picked up in pictures.
The place cards were… all wrong! There were some cards with 2 or 3 completely unrelated names. It basically looked like she didn’t bother to check them. Of course, I didn’t check the place cards until 2 days before the wedding (I received them around a week before the wedding).
To be fair, I never contacted White Aisle because perhaps they could have sent me new cards in time… instead, I ran around my neighborhood and found the best thing I could — not-so-micro perforated sheets of place cards at Staples and little flowers to decorate. They turned out okay, but I was disappointed. I always meant to contact White Aisle to get the money for the cards back, but never bothered.
Program Covers/Menu Cards: A, Table Numbers: B, Place Cards: D
Last minute DIY place cards — I think they look better in photos than in real life. But I’d give myself a B+ for the last minute job.
Garter and Ring Pillows: The woman who runs Gartermaker is a former knottie (website seems to be down). The garter was very pretty — but I have no pictures! The ring pillows are below. They were super cheap — around $11 each and I added the buttons and rings myself. A
Some more details…
Children’s set-up
Bird cage
The Fireplace
Wonderful cocktail hour that we missed (taking photos) :(. I wish the photographer had gotten more photos of the food!
… to be continued.
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8 Responses to “The Details Continued”
the programs look great!!!
that pasta station and olives look soooooo scrumptious… man i could go for some right about now!
i am in love with your programs and menus. despite all your headaches, the final color result is spectacular. (as i DIY for 250 programs, i only can hope that they turn out 1/2 as well!)
wow.. these details are beautiful. Great job!
oh my goodness~ as i see more and more pictures of your wedding, i keep thinking, can i just have her exact wedding! your flowers, invitations, the colors, location… wow! such beautiful taste… simple but so so elegant~
mMm.. the food looks yummy!
Hi! I work for the company that designed the font (Cezanne) you used for the programs/ menus- they’re gorgeous! I’m glad it all came together for you!
Mrs. Firefly, New York
Age and Occupation in 06: 31, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Finance
Engagement Date: April 11, 2004
Wedding Date: June, 2006
Venue: Battery Gardens
About Me: I was born in the city of Donetsk in the former Soviet Union (now the Ukraine) and grew up in Brooklyn. Many of my parent's friends are from Russia and the Ukraine as well. We want all of our guests to have a great time and hit the dance floor so we've hired a band that can play both Russian and American music; not to mention a mean rendition of the Gypsy Kings and chair-raising hora!
that children’s setting and coloring book are so adorable!!!
how did you like battery gardens? my husband and i almost got married there. we just love the view and the food is amazing there! our best man is chef lee’s brother so we are big fans!