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June 30, 2016 Huckleberry Press Page 9
A Beautiful Backyard Country Wedding
By Celia Hanning Therens & Gladys Hanning
There were exactly five hundred twenty five pickets
that my dad, Steven Hanning, cut, sanded, primed,
painted and replaced, to enclose our backyard wedding.
Hanging from the great willow tree, the arbors,
and umbrellas were handmade yellow, white and gray
tissue flowers.
Our bar, a vintage baby bathtub, filled with wine,
complemented by an antique green wooden wagon loaded
with galvanized washtubs, for our guests to grab an
icy cold drink.
My mother, Gladys Hanning and I used many of
the vintage treasures from our business, Junebug Furniture
and Design, along with a bazillion creative ideas to
personalize my wedding day. Both my mother and I are
passionate about vintage style. The key elements to our
design for a timeless look are comfort, simplicity, an appreciation
for the imperfect and a sense of practicality.
Here are some of our ideas that became a reality
and the backdrop for our special day;
The old pickets, from my families’ fence, were
repurposed to welcome and direct guests. My mother's
vintage bicycle, painted white was a perfect fit for my
color scheme, its basket filled with moss, and yellow
pansies, was tucked in a corner flowerbed. Leaning
against the fence was an old rusty bedspring, filled with
white paper holders and puffs of yellow cotton candy.
The ceremony took place in the simple but elegant
front yard of my parent’s home. I walked down the
path on my father's arm, where my soon to be husband,
Josh waited for me at the front porch. After vows were
exchanged, the guests proceeded to the backyard, where
they were welcomed with lemonades with the cutest
yellow straws, ready for guests to sip and begin the
evening. A hand-stenciled banner gently flying in the
breeze was tied to the fence announcing "Just Married."
White lights were strung under the large willow
tree, and the trees bordering the backyard. There
were candles floating in the pool. All of these elements
created a magical setting! The party came to life under
an amazing white tent. Dinner tables were set with fresh
white table linens and handmade yellow linen napkins.
Vintage bottles in all shapes and sizes were filled with
flowers picked from the garden for centerpieces.
The "country buffet" table was amazingly beautiful.
Bright summer salads, breads, and main courses
were arranged amid two five feet long vintage galvanized
tray centerpieces filled with white tissue and fresh
lemons, keeping with the yellow & white theme.
Our menu as follows:
Salade Nicoise, from Julia Child's Cook Book, Tomato,
Mozzarella, & Basil Salad, Fruit Salad & Marshmallow
Dip, Teriyaki Beef Strips, Teriyaki Chicken
Wings, Grilled Lemon Chicken, Grilled Corn picked
fresh from the garden, and the most amazing Cheesy
Garlic Bread.
I've included this simple and delicious recipe, with
permission of our dear friend Lynn Guier:
1 loaf of sourdough bread, cut bread in half
horizontally,
1 stick of butter, heated on low, then let butter cool
slightly
Add 8 garlic cloves, minced or chopped, add 1/2 cup
Le Gout instant cheddar cheese, or a little more for
your liking.
Spoon the garlic cheese mixture onto both sides of
bread and broil for 3 minutes,
Slice crosswise and serve warm, it's fabulous!
As our tired and happy guests left through the rose
covered arbor, they filled old-timey take-out boxes with
colorful gumballs, lemon drops and taffy to take home
as a reminder of the day.
Enthusiastic family and friends prepared all the
food, out of sheer love and a desire for a creative hand
in the festivities.
From the beginning, my mother , father and I, worked
together to transform the family home and grounds into
a beautiful setting for a summer wedding in the name of
love, and the day resulted in a class act.
Celia Hanning-Therens and Gladys Hanning
are co-owners of Junebug Furniture and Design in
Spokane, Washington
*Each year my mother, Gladys Hanning and I host
a one-of-a-kind Vintage Market in Spokane, Washington.
The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market is held the
last weekend in September. Our market showcases an
assortment of lovely vintage goods, wonderful antiques,
unique fi nds, beautiful collections of painted furniture,
handmade gifts for the home, handcrafted jewelry,
vintage inspired clothing, repurposed furniture and
lots of inspiration creatively designed in a whimsical
setting for our customers shopping delight. Please
join us for 2 days of shopping at the Charming 5-Mile
Prairie Grange and listen to live music and enjoy a spot
o' tea, tasty treats, and fabulous foods to enjoy there
or take home to share. Fun begins, Friday evening,
September 30, 4pm-9pm and Saturday, October 1,
10am-4pm ~ Five Mile Prairie Grange, West 3024
Strong Road, Spokane, WA. ~ Admission $5