When we were planning our wedding and I found our reception site, my eyes immediately latched on this gorgeous wooden staircase that connects the upstairs (where we got married) to the large room where we hosted our wedding reception.
I knew I wanted to have a beautiful cake there for us to cut under a sparkly chandelier!
When we started pricing our chandelier rental options, I quickly realized that it might not cost too much more to actually purchase a chandelier and then just pay to have it professionally hung. I found this beauty -- which, sadly, does not seem to be available any more -- at Home Depot. It was the Heritage 6 Light Chandelier. It was listed for $169.00, and I found a $10 off coupon code online on one of my fave sites, Deal Hunting, and also initiated the purchase through Ebates (which currently offers 5% back on Home Depot purchases). So yeah, I scored quite a deal! Plus, I read every single review on it, and it was rated really highly by its owners.
So, for the ultimate sentimental purchase, I ordered the chandelier that we would cut our wedding cake under -- and we even signed our marriage certificates under it, too -- and my father put it together for us. After we were married, we carefully brought it to our new home and have it hanging in our dining room. It will always move with us whereever we may go.
It will be an important reminder in our lives of the vows we made on the most important day of our lives together.
If you love this chandelier and would want one similar, here is a smaller one and a larger one, both of which are currently out of stock, but you can stalk them until they are (hopefully) available again. :)
oh my gosh, not only is that a BEAUTIFUL chandelier in general-but that sentimental value makes it all the more beautiful :)
ReplyDeletelove how sentimental this is... it makes even the most beautiful things more wonderful :)
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this! :-) SO sweet !:-) And it is BEAUTIFUL, friend!
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ReplyDeleteLove y'alls chandelier & what a cool memory it holds!
So beautiful April, and even better that it is so meaningful! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable and heartfelt idea. As far as wedding memento stories go, this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow special! What a wonderful idea :)
ReplyDeleteI love it that you'll have so many special moments under that chandelier.
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet story! glad we totally agree on how decorating with memories adds to the home. :o)
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LOVE that idea my friend...just so sentimental and a keepsake to keep forever!! not to mention that SWEET deal you got on it, too--props!
ReplyDeleteI admired you chandelier previously, and I'm in awe of the lovely story behind it! It's so neat to think that you can eat meals under the chandelier that was with you on your wedding day.:)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! What a wonderful reminder of your special day!
ReplyDeleteThat is the coolest thing I've ever heard! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this idea! The chandelier is gorgeous and holds so much meaning!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, I love your chandelier! It's beautiful and I am currently stalking Home Depot! I thought I was "detailed" when I planned my wedding, but you have me beat by a long shot here! Love the idea!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story and very special item to remind you of your special day becoming Mr. and Mrs. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that story! I like how sentimental it is, and I'm a sap for that kind of stuff ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful addition to your dining room- I love the meaning behind it too :)
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