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Moss Covered Tables!

Ok so I really want to find a bride that wants me to plan her "The Secret Garden" wedding. You remember the book right? It was a favorite of mine as a kid. Well I already know where it has to be held. There is a venue in Salem, OR called The Historic Deepwood Estate. It's an 1894 home, complete with amazing gardens, which are manicured by local volunteers. One of their gardens is smaller, and probably would only hold about 100-150 people for a ceremony, but it's perfect for this theme!

Anyway, so my bride would have her wedding there, and then the reception would be held anywhere on the beautiful grounds (or in their permanent tent if rain was imminent) and the guests would be seated at long rectangular tables covered in moss! Now I'm sure this would be something your guests might find awkward or wouldn't be prepared to eat off of, but I can guarantee you that they'd never forget it. Not to mention, it takes your decor to a whole new level!

I've included a few pictures from other weddings and events to give you some insight into why I love this idea. The first picture below is actually not from a wedding or event. It's from an Anthropologie catalog shoot...but it's absolutely gorgeous and innovative! I love the use of antiques here too.


The picture below is from Southern Weddings Magazine blog. I love the use of the candles, but note you wouldn't be able to light them unless it was a really flat surface. I love the few orchid arrangements on this table as well, to give it a more formal feel.

This picture is from Ruffled Blog and is probably my favorite as far as the theme I invision goes...not to mention that ranunculus is pretty much without a doubt my favorite flower! I love the incorporation of antique pink glassware and gold gilded votive holders, not to mention the antique place settings and individual ranunculus head at each.

Check your local floral supply or event supply stores to find moss to use. Checking with local florists might help as well..and they may be willing to simply include it in your floral order. I found some moss runners on Jamali Garden Supply pretty easily.

Oh and if you are the bride who wants to plan this wedding, please let me know! Even if you don't need a planner I'd love to see pictures of how it turned out!

~A