I couldn’t resist sharing a few details from this simple, elegant, unpretentious, all-around-lovely wedding. Check out the rest of Cooper Carras’ photos here!

Well, it happened. I knew it would. I’m pretty sure it happens at some point to everyone who reads blogs while they plan a wedding.

Yes, we’re 24 days out from K + C’s wedding, and I just found another celebration full of projects I’d like to incorporate. It’s Max and Margaux’s — did you see their five-post extravaganza on Once Wed earlier this week? If not, check it out here: I, II, III, IV, V.

Back to reality. Amazing braided rope ribbon entrance arch? Um yeah hi not gonna happen:

However, there are a few projects that might feasibly be incorporated at this late juncture.

Adorable stuffed heart cake topper? Perhaps.

Heart-adorned dessert cups? We might be able to work something out.

Now for the toughie. Ohhh amazing braided rope swing, I love you. Dad? I’m thinking this one’s all you.

You’ll just have to wait a month to find out what we’re able to make happen!

P.S. Very important!! If you haven’t seen Max and Margaux’s stop motion film, please do so now. It’s by Shark Pig and it’s only 47 seconds long, so no excuses.

Max & Margaux Stop Motion from Shark Pig on Vimeo.

P.P.S. I want. A lot. A lot lot.

All photos c/o Our Labor of Love, all details c/o The Flashdance

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Isn’t this the most lovely shade of green? I’m picturing a little wedding garden party, with just a few family and friends under the new leaves in the first few weeks of spring. A small guest list gives you the latitude to whip up some neat details, like cucumber sandwiches that double as art, custom boxes of popcorn, a short, embellished white dress, and a perfectly crosshatched cake (sized for a small soiree, of course).

The Details
First: dress photo by Belathee via Once Wed, ribbon belt placecard holder from Martha Stewart Weddings, green heels photo by Michele M. Waite

Second: clematis centerpieces from MSW, reception photo by Lisa Lefkowitz (styled by Alison Hotchkiss) via Style Me Pretty, cake from Real Simple

Third: cucumber sandwiches from Martha Stewart Weddings, invitation from Minted, popcorn boxes by Amy Atlas

One of the tasks I’ve recently knocked off the list? Welcome bag hang tags. We’ll be assembling between 25-40 of these puppies the week of the wedding, so keeping things simple is of the utmost importance. What will they contain? A water bottle or two, a snack of some sort, a few pieces of salt water taffy, directions to spots around town, a hand-drawn map of the area (thanks, Wanda!), and a reminder card with a rundown of the weekend’s events.

The bags are simple brown paper lunch bags, the ribbon is from Paper Mart, and the tags were designed in Publisher then printed, cut, punched, and strung by me.

P.S. Jack the cat approves.