Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing some sweet and fun details from our wedding. Yesterday I shared memories and photos from the getting ready portion of our day. While Style Me Pretty featured our full wedding. If you missed either you can take a look back at yesterday’s post here and Style Me Pretty’s feature here.
So at the end of yesterday’s post I hinted at where we were going with today’s post. Special little moments with my parents. As well as some monogramming touches we added to our wedding thanks to Mark & Graham.
After getting ready, I had a couple of minutes with each of my parents. I had written them each a letter and wanted to gift them something to celebrate the day as well as our relationships. I first sat down with my mom. If you know me at all, you know I’m a total momma’s gal. She has been my absolute best friend since day one. Our relationship is incredibly strong. With that said, writing a note about our relationship and the day I would marry my soulmate left me a crying mess! So much emotions to cover in a 5×7 card. I also wanted to give my mom something really sweet, meaningful, and would remind her of our relationship.
My mom purchased us matching rings when I was in my teens. Sadly after about two years I misplaced the ring. My mom till this day, still wears the ring. When I reflected on that memory and story, I decided a matching piece of jewelry would be perfect. I was now responsible enough to hold on it! With that said, matching dainty initial necklaces was the item I chose. These sweet necklaces could easily be worn everyday. Being a constant reminder of our relationship and the special day. My mom received a T and myself an L. I absolutely cherish mine, which now makes me reflect not only on our relationship, my wedding day, but also our initial mother daughter rings.
For my dad, I also wrote a letter. Which I knew would make him cry and in turn have me crying. So there I went again! As with my mom, I wanted to gift him something sweet, memorable, and personalized. Since I knew he’d be a crying mess all day {aren’t most dads?} one easy choice was monogramed handkerchiefs. After that decision I wanted another item that would be a little more unique and personalized to my dad. My dad and I share a love for accessories, mainly watches. But he also wears a ring and has items in his pockets at all times {what guys don’t}. So a personalized valet for him to place his watch, ring, and other items seemed perfect. Instead of going with a traditional monogram, I had it engraved with daddio. The smile on his face when he saw that was priceless.
Aside from these personalized gifts, we also added some personalized touches to our wedding. We obviously couldn’t wait to show off our new monogram! For the bar it was a bowl of matchbooks. We went with a wreath crest that went right along with several of the custom wooden signs created by one of my bridesmaids. We have a couple left over from the wedding that now sit on our bar at home. Another great reminder of the day!
Lastly, we had a lot of fun on the game lawn. We had corn hole boards, lawn dice, and bocce ball. Joshua and I really wanted our guests to enjoy the wedding. For it to be a time to celebrate our love and union but also to catch up with friends and family they hadn’t seen for awhile. To soak in the October weather and feel right at home. A game lawn created a wonderful atmosphere for that. And having our monogram on these beautiful games was icing on the cake {which will come later!}.
Next week I’ll be diving into our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. So stay tuned!
Photography: Faith Teasley
Venue: The Arbors
Hair & Make Up: Sweet Magnolia Beauties
Dress: Modern Trousseau
Flower Crown: Lily Greenthumbs
Parent Gifts, Matches, & Lawn Games: c/o Mark & Graham
Thank you for sharing the special moments of your wedding! This post is so sweet. Love the monograms as well – Mark and Graham is awesome!
Of course gal! I am so happy that you’re enjoying them. Mark and Graham is truly the best!
xo Laura Leigh
I loved every bit of this post! So many special moments captured that you will cherish forever!!
Absolutely! We have printed so many of them already to put up in our home. Thank you love!
xo Laura Leigh
Your wedding was beautiful. I love all these fun little touches.
Thank you Anna! I really appreciate that gal!
xo Laura Leigh
Oh my gosh, so much fun and SO sweet! This makes me teary thinking of the day when I get married and have little letters/a special gift for my parents. I just loved this post so much, thanks for sharing!
xo, Lydia
Aw thank you so much Lydia! I am so thrilled it had you reflecting on your special day. Always so much fun to think back to your wedding day!
xo Laura Leigh
Ah, LOVING these details! Love seeing everything wedding related š Reminds me of how much fun our wedding day was, too!
xx Rebecca // The Crystal Press
Yay! Thank you Rebecca <3 isn't thinking back on that day the best?!
xo Laura Leigh
OMG your wedding is gorgeous!! I love every detail and I love the personalization! Your gift to your mom and dad is so sweet!
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Ah thank you so much Rach! I really appreciate that girl! With all parents do, they deserve something a little sweet š
xo Laura Leigh
Such sweet gifts and pictures with your parents! I also love the lawn games because you can use them after the wedding also!
xoxo,
Kim
Aw thank you Kim! They were so much fun and yes, we have used them often. Especially the bocce ball – we love it!
xo Laura Leigh
Personal touches like that are what make the day so special .. for everyone involved!
-Morgan
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Couldn’t agree more gal! So important to remember everyone!
xo Laura Leigh
How sweet! I love the matching jewelry gift idea for mom!
Xo Sara
Thank you Sara! Definitely special to both of us.
xo Laura Leigh
I love these personal touches for your wedding! It’s giving me so much inspo for my own!
Thank you Meghan! Aw yay! I love hearing that!
xo Laura Leigh
Your wedding was gorgeous! And those necklaces were so cute!
xo Jessica
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Thank you so much Jessica! The necklaces are definitely very special to us.
xo Laura Leigh
I gave my mom a personalized piece of jewelry too before my wedding! This is such a beautiful necklace!
xo, Sara
Aw love it! Thank you Sara!
xo Laura Leigh