Who Pays For What? Part 2

-a.e.h. 

Inspiration Board: Red White & Blue

With the July 4th holiday this weekend, I thought it would be the perfect time to put together a red, white and blue inspiration board.  I hope you all enjoy this all American soiree!

From left to right: Martha Stewart Weddings, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Google Images, Jones Design Company, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings




What do you think about saying "I do" over July 4th weekend?


-a.e.h.

Creative Seating Cards

It really is the little details that make a big difference.  That is why we wanted to share some of the most creative seating cards and displays we have seen.  

1. Butterflies from MarthaStewartWeddings: A fresh lawn of wheatgrass makes a glorious field for butterflies to flutter about. Banners bearing guests' calligraphed names seem to billow in a gentle breeze. The butterfly wires are attached to skewers covered with floral tape. Feather butterflies, from BJ's Craft Supplies.

2. Shell Cards from Martha Stewart Weddings: Instead of numbers to assign guests their tables, use names of seashells. Each type of shell represents a different table.

3. Magnolia leaves make great southern seating cards.  Simply use a metallic paint marker to write each guests name, along with the table number on each leaf.  Via Pinterest

4. Plant markers make the perfect seating cards for an outdoor event.  Display them in a wooden box topped with moss to make a beautiful display.  Via Style Me Pretty 

5. Display tent cards on top of a beautiful carnation covered box for a big impact!  Via Martha Stewart Weddings

6. Fall leaves from Martha Stewart Weddings: The rich colors of autumn are echoed in this forest set amid rolling hills of moss. Craft-punched bright paper leaves bearing guests' names transform bare branches into majestic trees; we cut slits into the branches with a craft knife and then slid in the leaves. Mega giant oak leaf, maple leaf, and birch leaf punches, by The Punch Bunch, from Scrappily Ever After, scrappilyeverafter.com.

Hope this gives you some great inspiration!

-a.e.h.

The Seating Chart Solution!

Martha Stewart Weddings

If you have ever made a seating chart for a large event you understand that last minute changes are almost inevitable.  In order to make your life easier, Martha Stewart Weddings suggests creating a flexible seating chart that can be easily rearranged.  Just write guests names on these thin adhesive strips by Muji or simply cut up sticky notes.  They also suggest another time saving tip, " create color-coded groups, such as bride's family, groom's family, friends, and kids". We will definitely by trying this trick for our next event!  

Enjoy!

-a.e.h.

A Ribbon to Remember!

Martha Stewart Weddings

I absolutely LOVE this idea from Martha Stewart Weddings!  They suggest turning the ribbon that is tied around your bridal bouquet into a keepsake by having your vows printed on it!  All you need to do is send a JPG image of calligraphed (as seen above) or typed text to Masterstroke Canada.  They will use a thermal-transfer technique to print your vows on the ribbon.  This is so easy, and it looks absolutely beautiful!  


After the wedding you could even have the ribbon used in one of your framed wedding pictures or to keep in a scrap book!  Who knows, your daughter may even carry it down the aisle on her big day (since, let's be honest, she probably won't be wearing your dress!).  


I think this little idea is so special!! What about you?




-a.e.h.