Next Saturday, the 24th, will be our 1st anniversary. A year! I can hardly believe it. We've done and experienced so many things yet it's gone by so fast. I could too easily gush on and on, but no one really needs to hear that. :)
As I've mentioned we're going on a cruise next week to celebrate so I'm posting a little early. Looking over our photos, I came across some of the "crafty" elements I did for the ceremony.
These were our "favors" I made for our wedding in Hawaii. The woven Lauhala boxes are a traditional craft in Hawaii (and I later found out in India too). To carry our "international" theme I filled them half with Jordan Almonds (traditional American wedding sweet - my side) and the other half with a ladoo (traditional Indian wedding sweet - his side). Then I tied them with ribbon in our colors and the little tags I designed.
The menus I did in the matching fonts and colors. These were also carried through into the ceremony programs.
Like all brides, because I love my dress so much- a shot of one of my favorite parts. Those are all real buttons with loooots of tiny button loops. Thankfully I had my crochet hook with me!
Happy (early) anniversary-- and many more to come!
Beautiful pictures, and awesome favors. Isn't it funny how many talents you acquire when you are planning a wedding?
You made all those little boxes? Holy Cow!! and your dress looks absolutely gorgeous.
Happy early anniversary. The hubby and I will celebrate our 8th anniversary on the 20th. June is quite the popular wedding month, eh?
Happy anniversary and enjoy your trip. Your pictures are beautiful.
Happy early anniversary! My wedding anniversary is also on the 24th... it will be five years for us.
Have an awesome time on your cruise... live it up for those of us who are homebound with kids! :D
Happy anniversary! Your wedding looks like it was absolutely gorgeous. I love all the little details!
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful dress (and wedding favors/menus too). My husband and I celebrate our first anniversary on the 27th and I know what you mean by the year going by so fast. Have a wonderful trip!
Happy anniversary! I know how you feel - we celebrated our 2nd not so long ago and it has gone by so fast! I love looking back at the photos and remembering all the little elements. You did a great job mixing the cultures and using bits from each!
Beautiful. BEAUTIFUL!
I love the personalized cards and menus and such. Matt and I also made a lot of bits for our reception, and this made it so much more special for everyone (although stressful at times for us).
Happy Anniversay in advance, and I hope you two have a wonderful cruise!
Very beautiful pictures! Early Happy Anniversary. Bon Voyage!
Congratulations! Beautiful favors & colors, gorgeous dress.
Happy anniversary! Here's to many, many, many happy years together!
Happy anniversary to you two and have a wonderful cruise!
happy anniversary and have a great time on your cruise. :)
Congrats on the first year, and many more to you! Your pictures are gorgeous!
Happy anniversary!!, the favour look so gorgeous, my anniversary are on this month too, have a great time on your holidays.
Great idea about the crochet hook!
I just stumbled across your site and I love all your crafty ideas. Great wedding favor boxes - looks like tons of work, but a fabulous touch!
Enjoy your trip!