In an effort to incorporate elements of our family and heritage into our wedding, we are opting to gift our guests with small bottles of olive oil. A few years back, my Mom's cousin began importing olive oil from family vineyards in Oliveto Citra, Italy and began a label called Dell'Orto Oil. We had the idea to get sample sizes bottles and attach escort cards for the guests to retrieve upon entering our reception.
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The favors will be placed on a table directly opposite the main entrance. In the photo below, the light is coming from the entry doors, and the table has a flower arrangement on it with a mirror hanging behind.
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In addition to the bottles of olive oil (with escort cards attached) being placed on the table, we came up with the perfect way to incorporate family photos!
During our meeting with our florist, Sayles Livingston, we came up with the idea of creating a "tree" instead of displaying a floral arrangement at the entry table. Attached to the tree branches, I am going to frame and hang photos from the wedding days of my parents, grandparents, as well as those of my fiancee's family.
I also adore the symbolism! There's something about the "family tree" + olive oil from family vineyards + an olive tree effect = super duper cool. Seriously, my drawing stinks. This is going to be awesome!
How are you incorporating elements of your heritage?
