Corn Husks and Candles
Cranberries and Candelabras
Natural Wood and Nuts
Cinammon and Candles
Cornucopia
Tower of Apples
Pumpkins and Paint
Wheat and Twine
Acorns
Dried Oranges
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Dream Destinations: 6 Unique Reception Venues from Around the World
Chapel Farm, Australia
Alnwick Garden, The Treehouse, Northumberland, UK
Castello di Vincigliata, Tuscany, Italy
http://castellodivincigliata.it
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa
The Village at Lyons, Kildare, Ireland
The Grotto, Krabi, Thailand
Monday, August 11, 2014
20 DIY Table Number Ideas
20 DIY Table Number Ideas
1. Natural Wood Discs
Use a permanent marker to in script your guests name and table numbers on pieces of wood. If you are using hand-carved wood make sure you smooth the back and front of the discs with sandpaper. Another option is using a wood burning tool to etch the names and numbers into the wood.
Photo Credit: biscuitsandberries.com
2. Fabric Flag Numbers
These Embroidered Flags add a nautical touch to any wedding. If you don't know how to embroider you can use iron on numbers.
Photo Credit: weddingbee.com
3. Twine and Wine
Use twine or yarn to wrap wine bottles in your wedding colors then number umber small chalkboard tags.
Photo Credit: upcycledtreasures.com
4. Carved Straight from a Book
First use a stencil to outline your numbers. Then using an extra sharp exacto knife to cut through the paper on a cutting board. Use several pages to keep the numbers stable and separate the pages when you are cutting from the book to get an easier cut.
Photo Credit: Etsy- Love and Found
5. Pose for a Picture
Whether it's a photo of your pet or of one you and your groom using a cute or funny photo will bring a personalized touch to your table set-ups.
Photo Credit: Heather Parker Photography
6. Books by Number
Grab some hard back books and remove the book jacket. Affix numbers to the front of the book leaving them bare or painting them to match your theme.
Photo Credit: Next Exit Photography
7. Stencil Design
Stencil your numbers onto the end your table runners for an elegant display.
8. Dinner for Five
Re-imagine dinnerware to serve guest their seat by using a stencil and glass paint on a vintage plate.
Photo Credit: Etsy Company 42
9. Yarn Numbers
First stencil your number design onto your wooden piece. Next use nails to outline your number. Make sure to use a ruler so that the nails are placed evenly. Begin by making a knot on one nail. Next wrap the yarn around the outside of a nail and work your way up and outline the number. After that weave the yarn back and forth to fill in the number. Remember to knot off the end.
10. Under the Magnifying Glass
Use die-cut plastic numbers simply place onto a magnifying glass. You should not need any adhesive, but you can use a glue gun if necessary.
Photo Credit: kwp weaver photography
11. It's Dinner O'Clock
Use small clocks to tell guests what
"time" they are seated.
Photo Credit: rustic-crafts.com
12. Yarn Wrapped Numbers
Using a small amount of glue affix the end of the yarn. Next wrap your letter with yarn covering the entire number.
Photo Credit: lover.ly
13. Corked Bottle Numbers
Using an old-fashioned or wine bottle slice into the cork and place your paper number into the space.
Photo Credit: weddingbee.com
14. Steampunk Vintage
Take Vintage Frames and glue fabric or paper flowers to the top and then drape with pretty pearls. Print the numbers from your home computer.
Photo Credit: Etsy Lis'
15. All for Wine and Wine for All
Choose you and your partner's favorite wine and customize the label with your table numbers and wedding date. Guests have never enjoyed table seating more.
Photo Credit: marthastewart.com
16. Embroidered Numbers
Use pretty coordinating fabrics to embroider your table numbers and leave them in the embroidery hoop.
It's not that hard! : How to Embroider
http://www.instructables.com/id/Embroidery-101/
Photo Credit: www.weddingwindow.com
17. Hot Air Balloon
Use helium filled balloon to create hanging whimsical table numbers. It's best to design these ahead of time, so either pre-paint the balloons using your own hot air or purchase pre-designed balloons. Create baskets using small plants and secure with twine or reinforced ribbon.
Photo Credit: www.confettidaydreams.com
18. A Touch of Terrarium
For an elegant setting place wedding numbers in a terrarium.
Photo Credit: greenweddingshoes.com
19. A Watering Can Wedding
Paint your wedding numbers on an old watering can. If you must buy new, buy a watering can with a rougher exterior which will help the paint stick to the surface.
Photo Credit: thenaturalweddingcompany.co.uk
20. Mirror, Mirror at the Ball
Using glass paint brush table numbers onto vintage mirrors.
Photo Credit: www.bellethemagazine.com
Don't forget all of these items can be mixed and matched to fit your taste and style.
~Mandi Bridgeman
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