K + C’s reception tables will have several different kinds of centerpieces. Two of them will be edible. The first? Candy. We just purchased two three-pound bags of banana salt water taffy and one box of lemon hard candy sticks, both from Candy Warehouse.

This was our inspiration:

{Jessica Johnston via Style Me Pretty}

The other edible centerpieces will be mini bushels of blueberries and blackberries — perfect for Maine and perfect for our color palette.

{Sweet Monday Photography via SMP}

Our plan is for the centerpieces to look so delicious they’ll be bare by the end of the reception.

{Image that fits our color scheme by Millie Holloman. Pretty!}

Dudettes. We are now approximately one month out from K + C’s wedding. Here’s what a small sampling of my to-do list looks like:

Print direction and information cards for welcome bags
Print welcome bag hang tags
Design and print signage for whoopee pies
Buy linen for specialty reception tables
Finish designing ceremony programs and print and assemble them
Print signs for bride and groom cottages
Find a box for the ceremony programs
Create a wedding weekend timeline
Collect more driftwood and deliver it to our driftwood arch constructor
String mini paper bunting for buffet stations
Design and print buffet menus
Design, print, and construct pinwheels for part of reception decor
Make signage for favors
Cut waxed paper for rehearsal dinner bunting, centerpieces, and bags
Assemble rope boutonnieres for groomsmen
Design and make signage for cookie buffet

I’ll stop, because I don’t want you to run screaming in the other direction. Am I worried it’s all going to get done? A little. Are all of these projects necessary? Nope. If they don’t get done, will K + C still get married? Yes, ma’ams. Knowing all this, am I still trying to get as many projects done as possible? You bet I am.

You see, I want Kate’s wedding to be the most special day it can be, and I’m determined to do anything I can to make it that way for her with the least possible stress. So, yes: I’ll make as many trips to Michael’s as it takes, stay up as late as it takes, remove as many things off her plate as it takes, to make sure those two things happen. And come August, I know it will all be worth it. Wish me luck!

Thank you for your patience as I gather my bearings after a week away! In the meantime, I thought I’d share a peek at one of the projects my Dad and I tackled for Kate’s wedding while I was home. We purchased 1 x 5″ x 10′ boards from Home Depot, he cut them into sections, and I hand painted the letters. Between needing to direct guests to the island, and then to the ceremony and reception sites once they’re there, we ended up with more than 25 signs!

My favorite?

Easy. Because, you know, love… actually is… all around.

{Click to enlarge!}

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m still thinking red, white, and blue! Here’s a board to inspire a fun, relaxed picnic-inspired wedding. Hope the celebration’s continuing wherever you are!

The Details
First: cake via Style Me Pretty, drink photo by Cannelle et Vanille, fancy box lunches by Chelsea Fuss

Second: horseshoes photo by Davina + Daniel via Style Me Pretty, red necklace photo by Twin Lens via SMP, picnic packets by Chelsea Fuss

Third: invitations and wild bouquet photos by Leigh Miller via Once Wed, treats from Martha Stewart Weddings