Carolyn + Joe - 6.23.12

Taking a little DIY and home remodeling break to bring you some more summer wedding details from my day-job wedding planning :)

Here are some lovely detail shots from Carolyn and Joe's June wedding -- seriously the nicest couple you will ever meet. It was truly a pleasure working with them as Carolyn and Joe brought together their dream wedding day.

Silver Frames presented each guest's placecard.

Buttercup Yellow Tablecloth and bright yellow and white florals welcomed guests.

A photo booth gave guests an outlet to cut loose for the camera all night.

Crafted Wisconsin Cheeses -- yum!

Carolyn presented their family wedding photos from three generations back on each side.

Carolyn and Joe's engagement photos were made into an album for guests to sign instead of a traditional lined guestbook.

The whole Fields Ballroom was brightened with White Pintuck Tablecloths, White Lamour Chair Covers, and Buttercup Lamour Napkins and Chairties.

A centered dance floor gave every guest a great view of their first dance.

Menu cards informed guests of their meal.

Each table was named after a place significant to the Bride & Groom.

Carolyn's mother made these lovely arrangements of silk flowers and ribbons to border the entrance to the Ballroom.

Their DJ created an "R" initial light, projected onto the dance floor all night.

I loved their cake selection. As bright and cheerful as the rest of their wedding decor.

Each tier looked like it's own special wrapped gift.

Fresh Flowers and a jeweled "R" adorned the cake, created by The Baking Institute.

A unique layout to a traditional dance floor, the Bride and Groom sat on a curved "L" shape table.

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