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Sunday, October 4, 2015

Vintage Wedding Cards and Cake Toppers

After our daughters wedding next Saturday,    the guests are all invited  to our home for an afternoon of food and fun.   There will be sitting area's in the house as well as in the front and back yard.....hope the weather cooperates!
  This sitting area is in the formal living/dining room

I made a garland for the fireplace using a few of the wedding cards that my mother received  back in  1948.  

 I bought a 'stiff" strand of pearls that I found at HL in the wedding section.    The pearl letters came from Michael's.   I used a very thin needle to run thread thru the vintage cards and then tied them to the pearls

I didn't want to damage the card's and I think this method worked well.



I think the guests might enjoy looking thru the cards,  so I have bowls of them scattered around the room.

I have Melissa and Randy's photo album on the mantle.....and

I have decorated the fireplace with my collection of vintage wedding cake toppers

Here in Eastern New Mexico,  cowboy cake toppers are very popular.....






Most of my wedding toppers are yard sale finds.

Wouldn't a beach wedding be fun!    There are no beaches here in New Mexico!

This coming week we will clean the house and do some of the cooking!



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20 comments:

  1. The garland is very pretty and adorable. The wedding toppers are so Sweet
    Hugs
    Alessandra

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  2. First, I can't believe you are finding time to blog with the wedding only a week away! You're amazing! And, I totally Love the vintage wedding cards, so sweet, especially that they were your mom's, love!! Enjoy the week ahead! Blessings, Cindy

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  3. Penny,
    The vintage cards are lovely and I am sure the guests will really enjoy browsing through them!!
    Everything looks stunning!!
    I am having a Fall Open house next Sunday so i will be cleaning and cooking too, right along with you!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  4. How wonderful that you have your mom's wedding cards - such a sweet treasure to use for the reception. Love the vintage toppers - so much eye candy for the guests!

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  5. You never cease to amaze me! Blogging with your daughter's wedding a week away! I saw those pearls letters but just couldn't think of a way to use them. Perfect idea. how precious and what a blessing to still have your parents wedding cards! I think the guests will love seeing those. Cannot wait to hear of the beautiful wedding and great time everyone will have. Wishing the best for your daughter and her groom to be! Enjoy!

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  6. That Beach Wedding is called a Destination Wedding! LOL Penny everything is looking top notch, your guest will be totally amazed. I know that I am! Your hard work will not go unnoticed ♥

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  7. Oh Gosh golly Wow! The vintage family collection of cards is a adorable…I actually have some of those also. And all your little touches, the cake toppers is such a great idea…love all of it! Hope you have wonderful weather. Thanks, Sandi

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  8. Makes me remember back to those days..frantic but fun too. I slept for three straight days when it was all over!! Seven times! :) I get tired just remembering. What a cute idea ..the baskets of cards..so sweet!

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  9. I bet you all are getting excited it is coming quickly, such great fun ideas using the old wedding cards and you found fun wedding toppers to display! Love the pearl swag!

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  10. How pretty! My best to you and your family for a lovely wedding! (My sister had her wedding on a beach in Florida and it was dreamy.)

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  11. Your mother's wedding cards are too precious and priceless!!! Everything looks so beautiful!

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  12. I love the vintage wedding cards, they are lovely. And what can I tell from those chairs... awesome! Thanks for sharing with us at #OMHGWW
    Hugs,
    Pili

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  13. what a pretty room - it looks lovely and your guest will feel very "bridal" when they see it all!

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  14. Oh these are gorgeous and would be beautiful for a wedding. You certainly have the decorating touch. Thanks for sharing with us at #WednesdaysWisdom and see you next time.

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  15. Penny, I am SO addicted to your blog. Love your home and look forward to every new entry ! You are AMAZING !
    Sincerely, Martha

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  16. Hi, Penny ~ This garland is so beautiful and creative! And the vintage wedding cards are such a nice addition. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again on Sunday night!

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  17. Oh my Penny, those cards are absolutely precious!! I love your collection of cake toppers. I picked one up at a thrift yesterday. We bought those same pearl initials for our youngest daughters wedding. Wishing you all a wonderful wedding celebration! Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  18. This is so neat! Love the idea! :)

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  19. Oh, Penny! What a lovely way to display cards and cake toppers! How pretty! I am sure the wedding celebration will be wonderful! I'd like to feature your post today at Tuesdays with a Twist. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/

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  20. I loved these vintage wedding cards and cake toppers. Did you purchased them or made them yourself? Please share sourcing info for those as I need them for my wedding. We have booked one of wedding venues Los Angeles and have to do rest of arrangements ourselves.

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