I've not decided if I'm going to call us a "reaffirmation of vows" or a regular ceremony. I have the option to do both, and I'm tempted to just call it a wedding. Initially I was going to Photoshop something, print it and mail it.. but now I have the desire to make them all by hand, and this is what I came up with.
The back would be ivory, and the vellum and inside would be white. I might use decorative vellum just to add some oomph. Another option I have is to use fuchsia elastic on the paper, but I'm afraid it would make the invite bend if not done perfectly!
As for the cake. I've been very specific on this the whole time. 3 tiers with the 3rd (the anniversary cake) being raised above the other two on pedestals with flowers between the second and third layer. I love flowers on a cake, but I also adore cake toppers. This way I get to utilize both.
This is what I came up with.
I've not chosen a topper, Woody and I will choose one together and have been leaning towards something funny rather than traditional. When Vix and Jimmy gave us our cake, it had bride and groom duckies on it! They will be on the cake table, but just not on the cake. The flowers will be stargazer lilies for sure, and then something turquoise. Maybe Orchids, or maybe decorative grasses. Something to make it stand out a bit more. If I can't find anything turquoise I'll buy the pedestals that are hollow and clear and I will fill them with colored beads, mostly white, but enough turquoise to make it sand out. I have ribbon we can use for around the cakes if there's any left after we make our bouquets. But I'm sure Walmart will have more if I need it!
Unsure if i want fondant or if I want butter cream. Leaning towards fondant!
