Comments on: Rae & Nate's DIY, Potluck, Gun Club wedding

By: alice

alice — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:14:34 +0000

Congratulations, Nate. From the photos it looks like you had a great time. I loved seeing all the items you made and the cake was adorable. My dad would have been proud of your location for your wedding. Most of all, I liked your shirt and tie! What a gentleman.
Alice, your dad's cousin from Lancaster, in case you have questions about my comments, ask him!!!

By: rae

rae — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:42:50 +0000

raebaker@gmaactually they are on martha stewart.com__They are layered pieces of tissue paper which are then accordian folded and the edges are rounded off. Then you put the wire through to hang it and carefully peel all the layers apart. If you cant do these ahead of time make sure you leave PLENTY of time to peel them apart when you go to set up!

By: Keeks

Keeks — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:17:31 +0000

How did you make those hanging decorations? Those are awesome!

By: jen

jen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:15:29 +0000

Yeah and I have another mate in Australia who's also got money issues and I suggested the pot luck idea at first she thought that would appear too cheap but I agree, people do really feel special being asked to contribute to the day and not just being a spectator. We had a caterer (my husbands old school friend) but I asked a bunch of friends to make the cakes so it would be more personal than just having a store bought cake – my mum who's german made a blackforest cake and it was so lovely. All the cake ladies had to come to the front of the hall and introduce their cakes, they were a bit shy at first but it was great to have a room full of people applauding their efforts! Well done, loved your wedding!

By: rae

rae — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:20:24 +0000

The pot-luck was really the only way we could afford to feed people. Plus both of or families are FULL of great chefs both personally and professionally so it worked out great. At first i was a bit scared that it would seem cheap but it made for such a wonderful variety and let everyone contribute to our day! I think it was a great idea

By: jen

jen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:08:58 +0000

I really love the twigs as centrepieces and the pot luck idea is a good one, I had friends in Germany who combined it with music ie bring your favourite dish and your favourite dancing tune!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:03:19 +0000

Mushroom cake!! Fantastic.

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:47:26 +0000

The decor is very nice! I like the simple centerpieces.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:39:45 +0000

I have to say I loved my cake, but that mushroom cake is freaking amazing