Just like most people we know, Adam and I are very much on a budget. We wanted to do something special to celebrate our the first year of our marriage, so I got creative. I was able to make a fancy dinner with a beautiful table setting for all under $10!
First of all, out kitchen table(which we got for a steal on Craigslist), is now in the kitchen. We moved it in there, since we are painting and re-flooring the formal dining area. Although its a little more crowded than we would like, it works for the time being. So, my task was to transform the kitchen into an swanky dining establishment...
As it turns out, we have the most beautiful hot pink flowers in our front yard, that were my inspiration for the table decor. I took a few items from our bedroom(candles and photos in silver frames). The place mats, cloth napkins, and napkin rings were all presents we got for our wedding.
For the last elegant touch, I set the table with our fine china(the first time it has been used!). Thanks Grammy!
Pasta, fresh bread with oil and vinegar for dipping, and a green salad with toasted almonds and garden tomatoes, and a chocolate dessert with chocolate mint hot fudge were the only cost, all under 10 greens.
We toasted with peach Italian soda to a year filled with many fun memories. Although our first year together posed many challenges, the great times have far outweighed the hard ones. The difficulties have worked to bring us closer together. We are excited to see what adventures our second year has to hold for us! Here's to our happiness and health!
