You saw the simple feel and pops of hot pink and Laura and Colin’s wedding ceremony photographed by Liz and Ryan, and now it’s time for their DIY wedding reception! How fantastic is their map seating chart!? They recruited friends and family to help them craft their day’s details, like that map, as well as intricate origami butterflies, and even the desserts!
From Laura: During the day we took a few moments together to just look around and enjoy the moment. We told each other how special that day was and how much we love each other. Those moments for just us were special.
We had lots of personalized touches such as a friend singing a song for us, another friend who made 100 origami butterflies for us, one who did our cupcakes and another who made our macaroons etc.
I loved how simple and elegant our DIY center pieces looked and how amazing a place can look with just candles.
Laura’s advice to other DC-area couples:
Sit down and have each person list their top three priorities. If you are like most people you have a limited budget and can’t do everything, so figure out what’s important. Be sure to ask friends and family for things — it’s amazing how many talents you can uncover. As an example, we had friend make our seating chart, another did the invitations and others provided various food items (including the wedding cake!). This ensures the people will give you quality and at a good price.
The following Washington, DC area wedding vendors contributed to Laura and Colin’s wedding:
Venue: St. Francis Hall
Caterer: Corcoran Caterers
Photographers: Liz and Ryan
Cupcakes: Desserts by Rhonda
Transportation: Crystal Limousine
Hair and Make-up: Andre Chreky
Don’t forget to visit our vendor guide for more fabulous Washington, DC area wedding professionals or our real wedding gallery for more beautiful Washington, DC area weddings!
Photo Credits: Liz and Ryan
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Pleeeeeease will someone tell me how to make those beautiful origami butterflies for my wedding!!! Seriously!!! Thanks.
[...] really stand out in this classic, elegant affair, and the family-made ones that stand out in their reception (Up next so check back later this morning!).From Laura: Simple and elegant, a wedding just about [...]