A Perfect Pear

Everyone has an image that evokes a special, happy feeling or memory. For me it's a pear.

Our coat of arms includes three pears. I've associated with the imagery of the fruit all my life. A bouncer at a night club on Korcula used to call me his little pear (the nickname wasn't welcomed, at least not coming from him).

A pear reminds me of my ancestors, of the pride they took in the family symbol, in our family. It reminds me of all those times I've run up and down the stairs of our family house and looked up at it and felt the sense of belonging. I often wondered if the individual who started our coat of arms could have ever imagined that it would hold such a special place in my heart centuries later.

To say the least I've decided to provide you with some ideas of how you can incorporate pears into your special day.

ETSY Finds: 

personalized pear - LOVE

3 Pear Card Tags

Original Pear Watercolor Painting

The Love Pears. plush toy for grownups

To The Perfect Pear

Perfect for wedding favours: 

Fresh Pear Shea Butter Bath and Body Bar

Gingered Pear Shaped Goats Milk Soap

Pretty Pear 'Ugly Soap'

Pear Candles

Amy and Jason's Wedding

I have known Amy since university. She was the girl with a constant smile on her face, who could organize a small army in a day (or at least a school event) and was genuinely nice and friendly towards everyone. Everyone loves Amy, so it's no surprise that her now husband, Jason decided to "put a ring on it. Amy and Jason decided to get married in Whitefish Montana. Once I saw the photos they took my breath away. Everything was thought of and given a special touch. The photography, especially the candid moments during the reception are priceless. Here are some of the photos from Amy and Jason's happily forever after. 

Photos by Thousand Words Photography, Shannon Hollman
Event Design by Tanya Gersh

The Ceremony:

Ring Bearer's Pillow Made from a cross stitch by Jason's Grandmother who could not attend.

Welcome Packages

The wedding programs that doubled as fans

Just before she walked down the isle. :)

Waiting for the bride to walk down the isle. Happiness all around. 

Amy and her dad about to walk down the isle. She looks absolutely stunning. 

Her adorable nephews, Kyle and Tyler...who pretty much belong in a Ralph Lauren ad. 

Vows. Love the backdrop and the branches. They tie in the natural/organic feel to the wedding so well. 

Time for the rings. 

Exchange of the rings. The eternal representation of never-ending love. 

Kissy kissy

HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!

LOVE!

Cocktail Hour:

The wedding was set in a hidden paradise surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. 

Yum!

Place cards and menus.

Jazz band during cocktail hour. Live music always makes it a move lively wedding. People just can't resist dancing when there is an actual person singing. 

Jason's wedding gift. I also absolutely love the flowers placed in Amy's updo.

The Reception:

AMAZING! So so so beautiful. I love everything about these table settings and the candle light is the perfect compliment.

Head table

Table of family wedding photos. A lovely touch.

Father of the Bride. 

The cake. I love the platform for the cake and the delicate, tiny little flowers. 

A stolen glance between husband and wife captured by the amazing Shannon Hollman.

Amy can make cake eating look like a high fashion photo shoot. 

First Dance. Nothing can change this love - Sam Cooke

Father Daughter/Mother Son Dance
The way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra version

Props really made the night.

Happiest man on Earth.

The lovely couple. Absolutely adore this picture. 

The boys. 

Flip!

Special Touches:

Guest book.

I LOVE SPARKLERS! What an amazing idea. 

CONGRATS! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and dancing.