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Mrs. Rainbow, Tampa Age and Occupation: 22, Makeup Artist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Electrical Engineer/Programmer Engagement Date: November 27, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: The Gamble Plantation About Me: I'm a quirky (and slightly Type-A) freelance makeup artist who was born in Washington State, raised in Alabama, and now living with my one and only in sunny Florida. I'm fashion and beauty obsessed, and have recently discovered my inner domestic diva extraordinaire. I'm a wannabe chef, decorating addict, and trying desperately to be as crafty as possible---albeit only with a glue gun. I'm hopelessly in love with my fiance, and all things sparkly and feathery. Despite the glittery exterior, I'm a total hippie on the inside. When I'm not making up pretty faces, I love doing what I can to help people, animals, and the environment. Someday the FI and I will change the world, but first we're tackling our modern-vintage-Marie-Antoinette-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland inspired wedding. I just can't wait to be Mrs. Rainbow!
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Rainbow Bride: A Warm Reception

February 9th, 2011 @ 8:41 am by Mrs. Rainbow

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After we wrapped up photos at the fountain, I couldn’t wait to see how the restaurant set up the space. I really let the reins go here, as we’d been to Timpano multiple times, and the food and ambiance are always perfection.

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When we walked in, we were greeted by all of our guests laughing it up and chowing down on hors d’oeuvres, but before the guests got there, it looked like this:

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I absolutely loved how they set the reception space up, considering I gave them absolutely no instructions. Simple, cozy, and pretty, exactly what I was hoping for.

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At every place setting were the menus I so lovingly (and last minute-ly) crafted. I love how they got all fancy and tucked the menus into triangle folded napkins.

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*cropped by me*

I put together all the flower arrangements with flowers I had leftover from my bouquet making fest! Simple, chic, and inexpensive, thankyouverymuch!

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I was so happy with our cake! We went with a simple, white buttercream frosted cheesecake with navy blue beading. We wanted to keep the it simple so as to not detract from the stars of the cake:

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Our adorable bird cake topper, which I made. The boy bird is rocking a tie, while the bride bird is sporting a veil and false eyelashes. Sassy little bird.

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And my favorite part, the little dog figurines I made out of polymer clay. Spade, Sophie and Scout couldn’t be at the restaurant, but they were there in (miniature) spirit. Gotta love ’em!

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all photos (c) Jessica Charles Photography unless stated otherwise.

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Mrs. Knitting (message)  1,072 posts, Bumble bee

Everything looks great!

 
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Mrs. Meerkat
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Mrs. Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

Aww the little puppies are adorable! And your menus are fantastic!!

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Eeeeek, I LOVE YOUR CAKE!!!! It’s preppy perfection!

 
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

The set up looks great!

 
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mrsbowieii (message)  692 posts, Busy bee

I love reading recaps it’s always great to see how all the planning, sweat, and sometimes tears comes together in the end… The two of you look so in love and happy. Awesome dress btw. :)

 
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TheFutureMcBride (message)  4,479 posts, Honey bee

Great job!

 
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PitBulLover (message)  8,314 posts, Bee Keeper

I love the little dog figurines and your cake is beautiful! I also love the tablescape - the atmosphere looks perfect :-)

 
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feministbride (message)  283 posts, Helper bee

Rainbow, I can’t tell you just how much I adore your reception dress - so fabulous and so beautiful!!

 
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lolo7835 (message)  558 posts, Busy bee

Love your cake, and OMG that dress! I love that dress more and more!

 
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sparks
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sparks (message)  649 posts, Busy bee

Your reception area looks so cozy and intimate! Great job on the flowers and puppies, everything looks so good!

 
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Ice Cream Sundae (message)  92 posts, Worker bee

Your centerpieces and cake decorations look sooo good!

 
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Your reception looks so warm and inviting. :) And, why don’t you have an Etsy shop yet?!? You made that cake topper? Amazing!

 
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ml06ok (message)  2 posts, Wannabee

First off… Absolutely love your dress!

Those doggies!! such a great idea. We have two dogs that I want to incoorporate some way into our special day!

 
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Sarah D.

That cake stand is SOOO And the pups on the cake? Yay!

 
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Sarah D.

*soo cute that is…

 
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Miss Panther (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

So obsessed with your cake!

 
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HoneyBear (message)  3,486 posts, Sugar bee

Oooh I love all the details!

 
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Mrs. Spaniel (message)  6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

Very pretty details! The cake topper is darling.

 
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Miss Bacon (message)  656 posts, Busy bee

Your menus are to die for and I love the cake details!

 
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Where did you find your cake stand? Its SO cute! And that DRESS! You are beautiful!!

 
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Mrs. Rainbow, Tampa Age and Occupation: 22, Makeup Artist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Electrical Engineer/Programmer Engagement Date: November 27, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: The Gamble Plantation About Me: I'm a quirky (and slightly Type-A) freelance makeup artist who was born in Washington State, raised in Alabama, and now living with my one and only in sunny Florida. I'm fashion and beauty obsessed, and have recently discovered my inner domestic diva extraordinaire. I'm a wannabe chef, decorating addict, and trying desperately to be as crafty as possible---albeit only with a glue gun. I'm hopelessly in love with my fiance, and all things sparkly and feathery. Despite the glittery exterior, I'm a total hippie on the inside. When I'm not making up pretty faces, I love doing what I can to help people, animals, and the environment. Someday the FI and I will change the world, but first we're tackling our modern-vintage-Marie-Antoinette-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland inspired wedding. I just can't wait to be Mrs. Rainbow!

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