One Year
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!
Comments
Happy (early) anniversary-- and many more to come!
Posted by: Mouse | June 14, 2006 06:29 PM
Beautiful pictures, and awesome favors. Isn't it funny how many talents you acquire when you are planning a wedding?
Posted by: Zarah | June 14, 2006 06:53 PM
You made all those little boxes? Holy Cow!! and your dress looks absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Amanda | June 14, 2006 08:47 PM
Happy early anniversary. The hubby and I will celebrate our 8th anniversary on the 20th. June is quite the popular wedding month, eh?
Posted by: Jennifer | June 14, 2006 09:12 PM
Happy anniversary and enjoy your trip. Your pictures are beautiful.
Posted by: Barbp | June 14, 2006 09:34 PM
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
Posted by: Stephieface | June 15, 2006 07:19 AM
Happy anniversary! Your wedding looks like it was absolutely gorgeous. I love all the little details!
Posted by: lobstah | June 15, 2006 07:31 AM
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!
Posted by: Jal J | June 15, 2006 07:35 AM
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!
Posted by: Stacey | June 15, 2006 08:36 AM
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!
Posted by: Nanc | June 15, 2006 08:45 AM
Very beautiful pictures! Early Happy Anniversary. Bon Voyage!
Posted by: Agnes | June 15, 2006 11:35 AM
Congratulations! Beautiful favors & colors, gorgeous dress.
Posted by: Angela | June 15, 2006 12:50 PM
Happy anniversary! Here's to many, many, many happy years together!
Posted by: Sharon | June 15, 2006 03:27 PM
Happy anniversary to you two and have a wonderful cruise!
Posted by: Wool Winder | June 15, 2006 03:42 PM
happy anniversary and have a great time on your cruise. :)
Posted by: Jen da Purse-Ho | June 15, 2006 03:57 PM
Congrats on the first year, and many more to you! Your pictures are gorgeous!
Posted by: Arleta | June 16, 2006 07:32 AM
Happy anniversary!!, the favour look so gorgeous, my anniversary are on this month too, have a great time on your holidays.
Posted by: chooiwah | June 16, 2006 07:46 AM
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!
Posted by: jessica~ | June 26, 2006 02:48 PM