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Today I got to do one of the thing I love most- shop. I also got to eat at Zaxby’s which is up there on the list. Anyhow- as Natasha’s wedding is now 15 days away (!!!) I took to the streets to shop for the remaining items on her list. After 4 hours and 6 shops, I came away with some treasures. Let me start by pointing out these lovely vintage toasting glasses. Oh my goodness I love them to death. I found them at The Cottage Consignment which seriously is one of the most adorable stores I’ve ever been to. It’s filled with antiques and modern day gifts. Not only that but it’s linked to this great smelling café. Have I mentioned how nice the staff is? Because they are and they’re really helpful. They actually had a huge selection of glasses and the price wasn’t bad at all. I got this pair for $65 with tax included

Natasha is wanting the church alter to have candles only so I’m hoping these all white candles hit the spot. Which set up do you like better? The first or the second?

I tried to switch up the size and shapes of the candles and holders, but my favorite part is probably the mini faux mercury glass candle holders on the silver tray (all form Michael's). Natasha and Bart want to light candles in honor of their loved ones who have passed away and can’t be with them on their special day so the 8 tea lights in the mercury glass holders will be lit after their unity ceremony which….
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I bought these for. I bought this mini glass cookie jar holder from Hobby Lobby because I’m a firm believer that sand should have a lid on it. What is you leave your windows open and the wind blows hard? Or have you ever thought about how much dust accumulates on the top of those things? Gross. So- back to the matter at hand. I added some lace ribbon and these cute pearly flowers to make it a little cuter. Then I added small pearls to the tops of the taller sand holders (what the sand will be in before they *unite* them). What do you think? The flowers and pearls were also from Hobby Lobby.
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I also got the ribbons to tie around the bouquets. I went with a nude colored shiny ribbon with a lace ribbon overlay. I also got a thinner translucent white ribbon to add little bows if needed. You think it will be cute with the fawn dresses? The lace ribbon was from Michael's while the neutral ribbon was from Hobby Lobby.
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Click on the photo for the original source- all other photos are by me
Oh! Also with a little finagling I managed to get the favor cards to match the invites. This is what the final choice was...(via Vistaprint)

Let’s hope Natasha likes this stuff! I would hate to let her down.
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