I absolutely love carousels. I always wanted a horse while growing up and riding the painted ponies at the fair led to wonderfully imagined adventures. And what greater adventure than starting a new life as a married couple??? That's why I love the idea of a wedding themed around a carousel-there's music, fun, ups and downs and the ultimate prize-the brass ring (ok, it's golden and it's a wedding band, even better!)
There are several venues around the country that offer carousels-locally, on Cape Cod, there's the Sandwich Heritage Museum and Gardens. The carousel is a true antique, at 100 years old, but the oldest running carousel is here on Martha's Vineyard!
This carousel
at Shadowland at Silver Beach, St, Joseph, MI makes a beautiful backdrop for a wedding.
Your guests will love these carnival-themed invitations
by Jolie Paperterie
and a whole line of carnival-themed accessories
including, menus, placecards, table cards, and favor accessories will delightfully round out your carousel theme!
As for the cake, there are so many ways that this theme could be represented, but for some inspiration- a carousel cake, too pretty to eat!; a ticket cake; and for something truly beautiful to top it off-a sculptured glass wedding cake topper!
Life can be a merry-go-round,
full of all those ups and downs,
but it's also a wonderful ride,
especially the day you become a bride.
The groom, is riding right along
while the band plays the wedding song.
The day is a blur, it goes by so fast,
Oh, but Love, Love is made to last!
M. Lancaster
Beautiful blog post, thanks for mentioning my invitations!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! Great picks!
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