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So… remember our venue? If you recall, Mr. Buttons and I will be holding our wedding ceremony in front of Carlouel’s huge stone fireplace…
(personal photo)
It is gorgeous on its own, clearly… but something was missing. Mommy Buttons and I were a bit perplexed as to why their fireplaces don’t have mantles (there is a matching fireplace opposite the one we will be standing in front of for the ceremony)! I mean, that is pretty standard, right? And… there are such beautiful possibilities for decor with one!
At first, Mommy Buttons and I passed the idea of building our own mantle back and forth. Then, when we had a meeting with the club manager, my mom mentioned that we were thinking about constructing one, and asked if that would be OK with him. The response we received was unbelievable.
They… are… constructing… one… for… us!
Actually, they are constructing two mantles; one for each of the fireplaces. They will be removable, so the club manager will be able to use them in the future for different events - how cool! But, since they are being created for our wedding, he is building them based on our specifications/requests.
I wanted to jump up and down and do a happy dance when I learned the good news… and then began pondering how we will decorate our creation! At the moment, we are planning on filling it with large white pillar candles, as well as a lush display of flowers that match the bridal party bouquets! I can hardly wait to see how it all comes together!
Did you construct/have anything constructed for your wedding? What was it?
Actually with us, All of the centerpieces were all inclusive for our wedding! They also purchased all the flowers for our flower girl to throw for FREE! Very happy me 
wow how awesome and accommodating of your venue, that’s great!!
Now that is fantastic!!! I love the inspiration photos–we have a mantel in our reception and I have no idea what I want to do with it just yet. Too bad we’d need a ton of candle holders since open flame isn’t allowed. Bummer.
That’s so awesome! That’ll definitely make a huge difference in your reception decor. Can’t wait to see what ideas you settle on for the mantle.
Thats so awesome! You’re so lucky!
My reception is going to be in my in-laws backyard (the most gorgeous place ever) and they constructed a grand staircase down their back porch for us! Technically, they’ve been needing to re-do their stairs for a while as they were unsafe, but they designed it specifically with us in mind. They’re calling it “Farmersdaughter’s staircase” because they designed it specifically around the bouquet toss and our grand entrance.
Wow! How awesome that the venue is going to do this for you…it’s going to look beautiful!
That’s flippin awesome!! I’m taking a photo with each of my guests as they arrive at the reception so I’m building my own “backdrop”.
Oh my gosh, you are so lucky!!
you are having the best of luck with this venue! seriously man, that’s unbelievable
@Osakagrl: Wow - THAT is awesome!
@Curlysue: We’re using pillar candles that are inside glass containers to avoid the open flame problem! Could you do that?
@farmersdaughter: Wow - that sounds amazing!
@alivoo01: How cute!!!!
That’s awesome! Sister Starfish decorated hers with lots of candles, pumpkins and apples because it was in the fall. Can’t wait to see hwta you come up with!
That is so awesome that they are building mantles for you. I really love the look of the Elizabeth Anne Designs mantle.
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Mrs. Buttons, Clearwater, FL Age and Occupation: 24, "Working on it" Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Financial Services Engagement Date: June 13, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Carlouel Yacht Club About Me: I'm a self proclaimed perfectionist and a professional nomad (seriously, I've lived in TX, WI, MI, FL, NC, and now VA!). I love wine, cooking, curling up with a good book (nerd alert!), spoiling the furbaby, and of course, the wonderful Mr. Buttons! We are planning a lighthearted and whimsical wedding (with a good deal of DIY projects) in Clearwater, Florida, but from a distance of 800 miles away! We are looking forward to sharing our day with our family and friends, and most importantly, starting our lives together as husband and wife!
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