Weddding in MD

My friend from High school called me a wk ago and asked, if I could work for a wedding.

Her roommate is getting married in DEC. at this church I used to go in high school, and she needs a help with decorating the reception site.

I was super excited but then i remembered what the room looks like... EEK

BARE WHITE WALLS, low ceiling, random columns positioned at awkward places.. SIGH

"Anna, to transform that space, its gonna take lots of work and $, unless she wants a look of a CHURCH RECEPTION... "

I asked several questions about the design ideas, colors, other details and the BUDGET.

The bride and groom want some what christmas themed reception with an accent of RED.

The BUDGET was untold or undecided or maybe doesn't exist? but as a practice, I created a proposal and turned it in to my friend and the bride :b

Wedding in MD:

- 12/12/09

- 100 guests

- venue: calvary presbyterian church Dinning hall(more like a room)

- REception time: 7pm?

- Color the bride wants to use: RED + Christmas cheers

- Budget: ?? ?? ?

I proposed few ideas of centerpieces, candy bar, Christmas wishing tree, and favors for the guests. Here are some photos that I included on the proposal:

I've done a Christmas/Anniversary Dinner Party @ my uncle's

Christmas gift centerpieces: affordable centerpiece idea?

I am going to make topiaries with christmas ornaments: centerpiece idea

IKEA. I would tie ribbons on them and leave them on the table next to the Christmas tree, so guests can leave nice messages on them and hang them on the Tree

She might like this!

I will make the bridesmaids bake tons of cookies and package them - sweatshop? to give out as favors to the guests! C'mon ladies!

I dunno... I sent out the proposal yesterday so still waiting to hear back from the bride and my friend. EEEK. It is just a little bit nerve-wracking. But I had fun planning one - in my head :x