Barn Dance

So yesterday I posted all about
Lisa & Ryan's wedding
here

So now it's on to the party!

the reception and dance
was held at a local concert hall

aptly named

it is just what it says
an old barn
that has been renovated
into a beautiful spot
used for concerts, receptions and dances

again ~ it was the little touches

the dinner set up

guests starting to arrive

the head table

and the candy bar

there were touches of Lisa all over
rustic ~ wood ~ country

these held the grooms cake ~ cupcakes!

Lisa called this
"the clothesline"

they did up black & white photos
of family and friends

we found the idea on line
and it looked spectacular
and was fun

the seating plan
on old windows

her Mom had this made for her
for the cards
it is a real tree trunk ~ hollowed out
it was perfect

their guestbook

splashes of color were everywhere

the centerpieces were rustic also
with a wooden base
and 3 mason jars of different sizes

3 flower stems in one
a candle in another
and then these cute water-photo jars

there was wine
red & white
and a bottle of apple cider
on each table

the favors were preserve jar candles

then there were little memory cards
for the guests to fill out

the wedding party arrived
in a wagon

they were a happy bunch!

sisters!

and best friends
Jillian & Lisa

me and the lovely bride

then with my besties
Rocky & Tracey

we both stood up for Rocky at her wedding
23 years ago

the first dance
they are so darn cute!

then Lisa and her Dad

then the party started
the dance floor was packed all night

here is the groom and best man
in fine form
doing what they love to do
air guitar
or a rake ~ whatever is close by!

We had a wonderful time
I did miss my hubby by my side
but he was on call
and could not join me

we ate, drank and were merry
it was a perfect ending to a perfect day.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I hope everyone has a wonderful week-end

that the sun shines upon you and
that you have more laughter than tears.

xo

Music Barn Love ~ Pictures

Take a walk with me
and use your imagination
to see the possibilities
of what can become
a magical evening...

the main entrance
go through the open door...

which brings you to the area
where there will be a rustic little table
for the guests to sign...

I love ~ love ~ love these lights!
the pews will be moved to the farm
where the wedding will take place...


What is now being used for storage of
cars and tractors
will become buffet tables
round tables with white cloths
and a dance floor...

this area under the balcony
will be transformed
the support beams
will be covered in something like this...

we are still brainstorming this one...

the balcony will become a little sitting area
a get out of the way place

I cannot wait to stand on it
and take pictures
have the wedding party all up there
looking down over the reception area!

there are big doors that we can leave closed
or open up to allow the August breeze to flow through

the lights on the instruments can be unplugged
for a nicer ambiance...

this is the stage area
where the head table will go

then the guest tables will be scattered around
or strategically placed
around the floor

I love it
and I think it is perfect

we took measurements and after the holidays
will do up a floor plan
place the tables
and do all the fun stuff.

xo