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Mrs. Peep Toe, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 29, Policy Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Olive Oil Production Manager Engagement Date: December 16, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Hotel Vitale About Me: I am a west coast lady who loves the San Francisco Bay Area. I love living with Mr. Peep and our animals: Huck the Dog and Ferris the Cat. I work to save the environment in San Francisco, while Mr. Peep makes ridiculously delicious Olive Oil. On any day you can find me reading the latest book I have gotten my hands on, eating Swedish Fish, and perusing wedding blogs! We are both champagne drinking foodies on a Bud Light budget. We are planning an eco-chic, intimate, and interfaith San Francisco City wedding.
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Put a Fork In Me. I Need Your Help.

June 21st, 2009 @ 11:30 am by Mrs. Peep Toe

I am done. The wedding is over*, the marriage license was signed, toasts were made, the cake has been cut, but the Peeps still have a party to plan.

As I said before, Mama and Papa Peep are throwing a hometown reception for all of our Southern California loved ones. Up until now, Mama Peep has been graciously planning this shindig, but during a bout of post-wedding energy, I asked Mama Peep what I could do to help.

My task: inspiration pictures for the centerpieces to provide the florist. It sounded fun and exciting on the phone, but now, now I am totally uninspired.

So hive, I need you to point me in the right direction. Help me give Mama Peep some super fabulous post-wedding reception centerpiece inspiration.

Here’s what we’ve got so far: A causal, beach-side family and friends reception.

The invitations:


The Room: Looks out over the ocean, a lighthouse, and palm trees. It is mostly navy with some gray. The linens will either be light blue or navy. There will be eight tables for guests to causally graze on the buffet throughout the party. And unfortunately, we can’t use candles. Bummer. I love the look of sand and candles together.

What I do love is navy with limes, lemons, or oranges. And anything that exudes beach casual.

Anyone have an inspiration picture out there for me? Also, simpler is better. This is a very budget friendly affair, and while I’d love a huge centerpiece with a million tropical orchids, we are going for cheap-chic.

A million thank yous for your help!!!

*I promise we are married and that sometime this century I will provide pictures.

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11 Responses to “Put a Fork In Me. I Need Your Help.”

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krissy

Why not use actual lemons, limes, and oranges, you could even tie a navy ribbon around the container. Plus after the party you can either eat them yourself or have the guests take them home.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FtFaQyMXMIU/SSrdGCRkogI/AAAAAAAAA9A/8s6w-5ZDh8I/s320/centerpiece3.jpg

 
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MissMemsie
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MissMemsie (message)  25 posts, Newbee

Wow! You aren’t having your celebration until 2011??

I like krissy’s idea of using actual lemons, lime, and oranges. Could you also try to find flowers in those colors? Perhaps Orange and Yellow gerber daisies with those green mum looking flowers??

 
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peachesandtulips
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peachesandtulips (message)  163 posts, Blushing bee

@MissMemsie: I think that might just be a sample invitation, since they’re not having the reception in Hawaii!

Mrs. Peep Toe - I love a hurricane vase of limes with a stem of white hydrangea to top it off! That would really pop with a navy or light blue!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,593 posts, Bumble bee

Thank you ladies! I was trying to explain to my mom the look I was going for, but I couldn’t find any great pictures!

 
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Mrs. DG
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Mrs. DG (message)  4,227 posts, Honey bee

Here’s the inspiration that I found with a quick search:
http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2008/11/board-315-navy-yellow.html

or the second picture here:
http://pirateandapear.blogspot.com/2008/07/centerpiece-work.html

 
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Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,636 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks Ladies- those inspiration pictures rock- just what I was looking for!! Keep them coming.

@MissMemsie: Like PeachesandTulip said- it was just the example invite. The Party is actually next month!

 
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MissMemsie
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MissMemsie (message)  25 posts, Newbee

Ooooo!! I’ll be all right! ;-)

 
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mel

Can you post the wording for your at home reception invite? I am having one in SoCal too!

thx

 


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