A Teal and Green Wedding Rental

Editor's Note:  I did not decorate this wedding reception.  They rented mirrors from me.

But I did have the good fortune of being able to attend the reception for this beautiful bride and groom.

First off, tell me this bride and groom isn't adorable.  Look at their shoes in their wedding colors!  I love it- a mix of elegance and fun for their special day (and that is my little antique mirror).

Their back drop was a little bit shabby chic.  Very charming.  Those green frames are available to rent as well.

Have you noticed the chalk board yet?  Cute!

Here it is with the lights dimmed.  Such a tender moment- the little girl looks in awe from where I am standing.  The bride and little girl look so sweet sharing a special moment that I am sure the little girl will never forget.

The refreshment table.  They did a confection bar full of candy and sweets and little baggies to take some of the yummies with you.  They made their own cake stands and managed to pull more green and blue in with the cake stands.

 Hmmmmm.... I wonder how many times this little guy wondered over to the confection bar???

The table that greets everyone when they walk in with the guest registry.  So charming (well, when I'm not standing in the picture it is).

Don't you love their wedding picture when the lights are dimmed?!  Blissful!

It was a special night for the bride and groom and it turned out just lovely!

Here is a list of what she rented from me:

• Large and small antique mirrors
• Table Mirrors
• Blue and green frames and chalk board

Table Mirror Update

Here are the pictures of the table mirrors I've got for rent.  I have 9:  7 are a full rectangular octagon, and 2 are half octagon's.  They are high quality mirrors that reflect light beautifully.

The fee is $25 to rent all of them along with a refundable deposit.

Here are the close-ups from a recent wedding:

And here it is from a distance:

You can't see it in the pictures, but she has little lights in the plants, so when they turned down the lights during the reception, the plants lit up.  It was a nice touch, especially with the mirrors!

Cake Stand Special Order for a College Graduation Party

(Note: If you are interested in a special order, please e-mail me at jlplatesandplatters@gmail.com, or go to my Etsy Shop at JL Plates and Platters.)

What an undertaking!  A challenge is so motivating for me and I loved putting this order together.

I got a call from a woman in New Jersey who wanted something masculine for her son's college gradutation party.  She had a strong vision in her head of what she wanted for the cake stands: blue plates that were large enough to hold a candy pyramid with gold pedestals that were at least 9-10 inches tall.

She contacted me because she found this listing on my Etsy Shop.  So this was the inspiration piece, but she wanted them taller and she wanted 8 of them:

I began my treasure hunt.  I scoured many resources locally and On-line for plates and vintage items.

I found this UGLY stuff....

 ....and turned it into this gorgious stuff.  Ugly as they were, I could see their potential and what they could become.

I managed to find 8 pedastals, and we staggered the height just a little.  Most of the plates were identical with the exception of just a few.  

I thought it turned out beautiful.  I was so happy to make something so lovely for this New Jersey family's special celebration.

Announcement: We now have mirrors added to our wedding rentals!

Pictures coming soon, but I've got about a dozen beautiful table mirrors with a lovely finished edge to rent for wedding and parties to add to my supply of candle sticks and milk glass vases.

They are $25 to rent alone.

Scroll below for the entire selection.

"Hello Yellow" Treasurey List Featured on Etsy

When I opened my e-mail this morning and saw an e-mail from Etsy that I receive daily featuring different products, I found something I had not expected.

I noticed it was all about yellow.  Then I remembered a few days ago I had a note from someone on Etsy saying they had made a treasury list called "Hello Yellow".

Sure enough, when I clicked on the link to the Yellow Treasuries that Etsy was featuruing today, right there on the first page out of over 200 pages, I found "Hello Yellow"!

And there was my sunshiney candle.  What an honor!  Sometimes you wonder how you will ever get noticed when there are 200 pages to choose from and thousands of listings.  I don't know how it happened, but I felt thankful.  I needed some "yellow sunshine" during this terrential down poor we're having in Minneapolis right now.

If you like eye candy, here is the link: 
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjAyNTM2MzF8MjcyMDIwMzc3OQ/hello-yellow?index=15

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjAyNTM2MzF8MjcyMDIwMzc3OQ/hello-yellow?index=15

What a novel idea!

Here is another Special Guest Spotlight by Barb of Bababla Gifts on Etsy.  If you are interested in buying one of these, convo her at her Etsy Shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/babalagifts

Who doesn't love books!?! Curling up in your favorite chair with a good book, the feel of the pages as you thumb through, the smell of a new book, the things you learn and feel and begin to understand as you read. I have always loved books and now that I am married to a man in the publishing industry, our book collection grows and grows.
A few thoughts by Barb:
As I was thinking of what to give my husband for Christmas, my creative energy took over and my "novel flowers" were the result. Created from upcycled books, this vase and flower arrangement will definitely be a conversation piece. It is perfect for your desk, library, study, living room or wherever you need to be reminded of the beauty of books!

I am selling them for $20 (tax included), and since I am not quite sure yet how to ship them, they are for sale to those in the Twin Cities area. Please email me at babalagifts@gmail.com if you are interested and we can arrange payment (through my etsy shop) and delivery.

Wedding Rentals / Special Occasion Rentals of Vintage Decorations / Wedding Planning

If you live in the Twin Cities area, the following is available for rental for weddings or other special occasions such as a reception or bridal or baby shower (see below for more pictures).  We have much more than this, including table cloths, frames, cake stands, etc. etc.

I ALSO DO WEDDING PLANNING IF YOU'D LIKE HELP COORDINATING OR DECORATING YOUR WEDDING (see below for more information.)

Contact me at info@ritamarieweddings.com
or visit ritamarieweddings.com

1. Classic 100 Year Old Mirror and little rectangle mirror- This is very solid and has a strong and heavy rope in the back for hanging (pictured above).  It can also be displayed on a mantle or tripod.

From a recent wedding, here is one example of using the little mirror.

2. Candles- They are either ceramic or silver with a charming and distressed white paint with a protective coat.  (Pictured above and below.)

3. Milk Glass Vases- These are mostly depression era 1940's vintage vases.  You can use them with water and fresh flowers, or with silk flowers.  Or they can stand alone for a beautiful display.  (Pictured above and below.)

4. Table Mirrors with finished edges-

I also do Wedding Planning.  If you'd like someone to help you coordinate the details of your wedding, contact me and we can discuss options and pricing!
(My bachelor's degree is in recreation management administration and I come with special event and coordination experience.)

Special Orders

1. Not a big enough selection for you?  Please don't hesitate to discuss the option of renting more supplies than what is seen.  We can discuss larger rentals and prices.

2. I also sell cake stands, often made from vintage dishes, that may add that special something.  They are quite affordable and would make a wonderful addition to decorations for food, a guest registry table, to vary heights in a food display, to hold flowers or candy on a table, etc.  I have a variety of colors and styles.  Do you have something in mind that you don't already see?  Let me know and I can design something for you!  Click here for more info:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jlplatesandplatters

It is our goal to bring you an affordable and charming option for your most special of occasions.

Thank you for taking a look, and let us know if you have any questions.

Contact:

Dana at info@ritamarieweddings.com

More information on cake stands, candle sticks, and decorating ideas: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jlplatesandplatters