Our Wedding- It's All About the Decor and Details

July 30, 2011 was the happiest days of our lives, as that is the day that we became husband and wife.  From the moment guests walked through the door, they were greeted with pictures of John and I throughout our relationship.  The guest book was DIY, as I gave it an extra added touch with teal ribbon and a pearl broach, which was from the bridal shower favors. 

In order to save money, which the wedding was budget friendly, John decided to make our card box.  We went downstairs and searched for empty boxes that would do the trick.  After covering it with white wrapping paper, it was wrapped in teal ribbon and accented with several starfish, which I had purchased at the Ft. Lauderdale airport. 

Since it was a beach themed wedding, we opted out of the unity candle and decided to have a sand unity ceremony.  It is the same concept, we both poured two different color of sand into the same vase, to symbolize two lives coming together as one.  We will keep the sand unity and display it on each anniversary.

Another money saving trick was to use premium plastic ware instead of renting china from a vendor.  After searching for the perfect plastic ware, we had decided on square white plates, premium tumblers, and silverware that looks like the real thing! When planning our wedding, I wanted to added various personal touches, so I decided to look for personalized napkins.  I found ones that matched the theme of the wedding on The Knot Wedding Shop.  The price was very reasonable, so I purchased both cocktail and luncheon napkins, which were a big hit with the guests!

John and I had a sweetheart table, which was decorated with the centerpiece that was on each guest table, along with a pair of champagne flutes, which were an engagement gift from my sister, Lauren.  We sat under an arch, which is where the ceremony was held. 

After the toasts, dances and delicious food, it was time to get to the most important part of a wedding reception...the wedding cake!  We had chosen our wedding cake from Publix and what a delicious and beautiful cake it was.  They had offered a beach themed wedding cake, which was perfect.  To save money, we provided our own seashells, instead of paying for gum past shells.  In addition to the wedding cake, I had surprised John with a groom's cake, which was a golf bag.  Even though he is a tennis coach, he really enjoys playing golf, so that was a great surprise for him!

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, a day that we will never forget.  From the delicious food to the personalized details throughout the yacht club, it was truly a special day, not only for John and I, but for our family and friends as well.   Now it is time to enjoy our lives together as husband and wife!