Mrs. Caterpillar, New York/CA
Age and Occupation in 06: 28, Corporate Attorney to be
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Musician
Engagement Date: March 9, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2006
Venue: Rooster Point
About Me: I don't like Jeff Koons, mushy corn, or the unnecessary diacritical marks the New Yorker adds to words like cooperative. Also, I'm an obsessive compulsive when it comes to crafts. And not just the ordinary kind of obsessive compulsive who needs to have everything even and aligned. No. I've gilded the heads of pins to make sure they looked properly antique. Gilded them. Then coated them in german glass glitter. I am that crazy.
Tent, Table, Table, Table, Table
April 18th, 2007 @ 1:12 pm by Mrs. Caterpillar
Tent
Table
Table
Table
Table
I’m actually not flower-phobic as these photos would suggest. I just didn’t want any traditional view-blocking, conversation-hindering centerpieces. And since I had already forced Mr. Caterpillar’s mother into craft servitude, I figured what was a little more papercrafting?
The garlanding is all seeded eucalyptus. It caused many a tantrum in my florist. I made her drape miles of it from the ceiling of the tent and along the center of the tables. Then I had her hang large eucalyptus wreaths between the garlands. She charged me an extra $100 for making her climb up and down the ladder. Totally worth it — I loved it so much, I bought more for my bedroom.
(NB: We have since obtained less institutional looking bedclothes.)
Mr. Caterpillar’s mama made every single rattle and placecard you see. (She actually still likes me, if you can believe that.) She also made the large centerpiece in the first picture. She created the pagoda out of watercolor paper, and decoupaged sheet music from Mr. Caterpillar’s piano-learning days onto it.
So there you are. Pictures from my wedding. To come — portraits of the mini donkey I had brought up for “atmosphere”.
16 Responses to “Tent, Table, Table, Table, Table”
oooh finally. thanks for the pics mrs. caterpillar. definitely worth the wait. 
those rattle/shakers turned out great! yet another idea for me to poach.
It all looks so lovely! Congrats on the beautiful accessories!
So jealous!! I want to see more pics!!
wow these are terrific so vintage chic! love it.
wowwww! i love how creative and unique your decor is!! i was wondering when we’d be able to see your wedding pics!! yayy! welcome back! =)
all those diy projects turned out beautifully. props to you and mama caterpillar!
Really lovely! can I steal your rattle idea?
Oh my, I didn’t know it was your wedding I was looking at. I thought you took it from M.S or something. It’s more than creative! I don’t know what to say. I love the vintage look.
wowsers! more please!
why hello. long time.. the details are absolutely beautiful! mr caterpiller’s mama is very talented indeed. =o)
At long last! Is it weird for me to say that I feel like a little piece of my life is complete having seen these? Perhaps, but it’s true. Your wedding is the reason I started visiting weddingbee and every time I visit the site I’ve been hoping to see your post-wedding photos. Thanks so much for sharing and, like a greedy little kid, I want more!
oohhh~~~
I am in adoration. I don’t supposed you’re selling anything? Birds, Boxes, Anything???
Where did you purchase the lovely little birds?
Beautiful! I LOVE the garland and I believe it was worth it too, since it all looks glorious. Love the crafts, too…makes it so much more personal!
decorative birds can be ordered through:
http://www.tonyhill.net
