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Once properly bustled, I quickly reapplied a bit of gloss and headed out the door to enjoy the last bit of the cocktail hour with our guests.
We had areas set up both indoors and out, providing plenty of room for friends and family to roam about.
I was delighted to see that the mini drink umbrellas I had spent far too long on were actually being used!
I didn’t get a chance to sample any of the tasty appetizers that were being passed about but I did catch a glimpse of one of the crazy fruit “sculptures” that made their way onto a table or two.
Outside of the ridiculous fruit, we kept the decor pretty simple. We opted for champagne colored satin linens covering highboy tables and topped with baby’s breath bombs and a smattering of petals, courtesy of our fantastic florist, Erin.
The mister and I were having a blast chatting it up with our guests and indulging in a beverage (or two…).
Time flies at a wedding (especially your own!) and it felt like just as we had arrived at the party we were being ferried away. Not that we minded too much, for this time Becky was ushering us into the ballroom for our “first look” — at the reception setup!
Unless otherwise stated, all photos credit Winfield Little Photography
Previously:
Thursday.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Practice Makes Perfect
Our Very Own Fiesta
Feliz Cumpleanos, Mi Amor!
Gifts of Gratitude
A Final Goodnight
A Few Final Touches for the Boys
Girls Get Dressed
Three Sweet Visitors
The Processional
Here Comes the Bride
The Most Important Part
Post Ceremony Formalities
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I just LOVE the baby’s breathe details! I think it’s such a fun, elegant, and understated flower! Sorry you didn’t get to snag any appetizers, though.
The fruit sculpture is way cool! And love the little umbrellas!
SO glad to see that your drink umbrellas got used! I made coasters for the cocktail hour and am terrified that no one will use them. And then what am I going to do with 200 coasters with our monogram on them, that’d be enough to last us for years!
So pretty and I want to figure out how to make those bombs! Love your recaps, but Mrs. Lemonade you are killing us!!! We want more!!
I LOVE all the baby’s breath 
I can’t wait to see the inside of the reception!
I have never really liked baby’s breath in bouquets…but there in a cluster like that is really cute!!
Beautiful. How long did the bustle take? My friend’s took about half an hour–is that normal, or did something go wrong?
Thanks, everyone!
@Curlysue: Thanks! I have zero idea how they were created but I imagine it wasn’t too intensive.
@Miss Hot Sauce: You are too sweet! Thanks lady, you made my day
@littlebug: I’d say the bustle took maybe 5 but no more than 10 mins. It was 10 points I think and each one had different colored ribbons to make it super easy to line up.
Everything looks great, and the baby’s breath is fantastic.
Wow…the babys breath bombs are so adorable! And affordable too I bet!
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Mrs. Lemonade, Austin/San Antonio
Age and Occupation: 28, Bureaucrat
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Music Management
Engagement Date: December 21, 2007
Wedding Date: April, 2009
Blogging Since: August 22, 2008
Venue: Country Club ceremony, ballroom reception
About Me: I’m a total wonkette who is lucky enough to be surrounded by her favorite things on a daily basis – awesome music, the great State of Texas and of course, Mr. Lemonade! I find any excuse I can to craft something and am completely infatuated with the 1950’s, all things Kennedy, and my furbaby Vida.
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