Saturday, May 29, 2010

The Big Party is Tonight!!



Here is the (Wilton) Guest Book I embellished using my Topaz Zva Crystals for the very first time and the anniversary card for my mil and fil. I added metallic purple paper to them both because purple is her favorite color. The purple came out darker in the pictures than it really is. I have nothing for a 50th anniversary, so I used these pretty Jolee stickers for the main image. I like how these came out, even if it is cheating... The inside of the card is coordinating with "Happy Anniversary" stamped and embossed in gold.

My mil and fil are now 67 and 69, so were married VERY YOUNG. The picture I've used on their guest book was taken the same year they were married, but is from his sister's wedding. It's the closest thing they have to a wedding photo because they actually ran off to Mexico to get married. (How romantic!) It's one of my favorite pictures of them... and believe me when I say, they still look at each other this way. Tonight's party is going to be everything in a wedding reception that they were not able to have 50 years ago. We have over 275 confirmed guests coming and would you believe their party is being held at the very same hotel, in the very same ballroom where my hubby and I had our wedding reception just a mere 24 years ago. We are SO BLESSED! :)

7 comments:

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

Michelle, OMG your card and book, wonderful. What a truly great gift to give them. Have a FABULOUS day, what a celebration. I will be thinking of you all today/tonight. Enjoy!!! Hugs, Jane

Denise @ kc242 said...

Michelle, your guest book and card will be such a wonderful keepsake for them! Wow they are beautifully done! Have fun at the celebration.
Denise

Grace said...

Oh my goodness Michelle!!! What a beautiful set you made!!!! I love how you added the heart around their faces! They are sooo young looking and so in love, and it's great to hear they still look at eachother that way today!!! A great legacy! You did an awesome job and they will so appreciate this!

Sue said...

Michelle your work on the guest book and the card are so beautiful. They are going to be absolutely thrilled. Enjoy the party and post a pic of the happy couple from the party soon.

Hugs
Sue

theneon said...

What a wonderful tribute to a 50 year old marriage. You've done a fab job.

Yvonne Hagane said...

Oh WOW Michelle this looks absolutely stunning! Love everything and the colors are so pretty. Gotta love those corners too:) Great work!!

Lovely Linda said...

Oh my giddy aunt Michelle - this is adorable - so elegant and romantic! What an incredibe job you have done - I love the way you have used the photo, it makes it so personal! Thanks for playing along with SSIC - I always love to see what you create - your project is so elegant! Sorry I am late visiting, I am just back from my time with my family overseas but could not resist stopping by! {{{hugs}}}