Demeris Barbecue

Considering we're having a backyard wedding and that it's Texas, barbecue was the obvious choice for catering. It does seem rather ironic given that I'm a vegetarian, but Alex is a big meat eater.

We definitely want our guests from out of town to experience the best barbecue Texas has to offer, so when I asked around for recommendations Demeris was the unanimous choice.

I just booked the catering today. The menu will include beef brisket, sausage links, potato salad, cole slaw, beans and french bread.

Image via Nathancnix on Flickr.

Shadow Photo Booth

I love the idea of a photo booth or station at a wedding (Not an actual photo booth, though that would be even color!) I'll be posting more about options for a photo station soon.

However, this idea of a shadow photo booth is so fresh. All we'd need would be an extra flexi lamp. I sure we could arrange it.

Image via Victoria with Roses.

Ribbon altar

I keep seeing ribbons hanging from trees on wedding sites and am really drawn to it. See bottom left above.

At first I couldn't quite conceive of how I would incorporate them with all the other ideas I have, but now I'm thinking I could use them to tie the cloth on this altar we're planning, and just leave very long trailing ends of the ribbon flowing.

As for the horses and hay stacks above, we may be getting married in Texas, but we won't be going that far!

Image via Green Wedding Shoes.

Hanging Lights

I love all kinds of sparkly lights, and the hanging lights in the trees behind this couple seem like they could be done reasonably, without breaking the bank.

Image via Jasmine Star Photography.

Instructions on how to make these hanging icicle lights on Martha Stewart Weddings.