September 2014

The setting sun streamed through the giant oaks as Chelsea and Lee exchanged their vows at a 5:30 ceremony held mid-September.

Ceremony: 1812 Hitching Post natural wood arbor was decorated with plum, cream, and a touch of purple. Our rustic cross and burlap curtains completed the arbor decor. 1812 Hitching Post provided the wine barrel for the sand ceremony and the aisle mason jars with purple flowers and green berries on the aisle. The chairs were covered and had plum satin sashes. The honorary best man was represented by a photo on a stand next to the arbor. A sign in the yard said “Today as two families become one, we ask that you pick a seat, not a side.”

Reception: The tables had full length cream overlays with a burlap runner and were set with silver chargers and plum napkins. Centerpieces were a trio of blue mason jars with floating candles and babies breath. The bride provided party favors bags with “goofy” teeth and glasses with a photo frame requesting they use the individual table cameras to take goofy shots of each other.

Menu: Appetizers were fruit, veggies with dip, and bacon wrapped smokies.
Entrees were grilled chicken, spinach and Parmesan ravioli, zucchini, squash and onions, au gratin potatoes, house salad, and garlic bread. The bride provided cupcakes which were displayed a stands of various heights.

Extras: The bride provided corn hole games for her guests to play. The bride provided a “marital advice” basket and asked for guest contributions. Sparklers were provided for the couple’s send-off.

Photography by Wendy Waldron

Cassie and Josh were married on September 6th with beautiful decorations of babies breath, blue mason jars and burlap. The couple’s adorable daughter carried a cute sign down the aisle that said, “Daddy, here comes your bride.” The bride’s brooch bouquet was made up of pins given to her by different members of her family. One of our favorite parts about their wedding was Cassie’s bridesmaids danced down the aisle to “Best Day of Your Life” by American Authors. What a fun detail! The ceremony had chairs in a semi-circle for intimacy which worked really well with the size of their wedding party. Another unique detail to their ceremony was a “warming of the rings” ceremony in which the wedding rings were passed from guest to guest. It was a ceremony full of laughter and happy tears.

At the reception, Cassie treated her guests to lots of treats including eight flavors of pie, three flavors of cupcakes, and an ice cream topping bar with yummy brownies, strawberries, sprinkles, sauces, and whipped cream. Rustic decorations including chalkboard signs, menu window, and outdoor directional signs added to the personal touches of the wedding.

Cassie, Josh and their families were wonderful and we are so glad they chose us to be a part of their special day.

5.0/5.0

Cassie‘s review:

I had such an amazing experience working with Wendy prior to the wedding and the entire event staff on the day of the wedding. Wendy was very prompt, listened to all my requests And design wants and I couldn’t have planned or designed it better myself. She really honored and encouraged all my unique requests and was open to trying Anything new! It was everything I had pictured and wanted. They kept the flow of the night going and the photographers were great also. The food was amazing. Everyone kept commenting on how great our venue was and how amazing everything was from the pictures to the food to the whole experience of the day! Can’t say enough great things and you can’t go wrong with the Hitching Post for your big day!

Wedding: 09/06/2014