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Thursday, September 11, 2014

8 Ways to Keep Guests Warm During Your Fall Wedding


8 Ways to Keep Guests Warm During Your Fall Wedding

With an early fall on the horizon, it's best not to overlook the comfort of your guests during your autumn nuptials. Here are fifteen ways you can keep your guests cozy 


Warm them up with a warm drinks

Have guests warm up with a hot drink. Whether you serve hot chocolate or a hot toddy, a warm drink can help take the chill away from a breezy autumn day. Other options are hot cider, tea, coffee and irish coffee.



Cozy Quilts

Wrap your guests up in cozy quilts or pretty microfiber blankets. This is an especially good idea if you are hosting your wedding outdoors or in a drafty barn. Also, it can double as a gift.


Bonfire

Make a great outdoor space at your receptions with a barn-friendly bonfire. Set up a Smores Station and let your guests have a tasty treat while warming by the fire. 




Scarves

Wrap your guests in warmth by giving them the gift of a pretty scarf or shawl. Keep the favor gender friendly with classic and neutral colors.


Phtoto Credit: www.weddingideasmag.com




Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Serve this classic pair cocktail style and give guests a nostalgic warm-me-up treat. 




Hand Warmers

There is nothing worse then having ice cold hands.  Help guests warm them up with hand warmers. Put the hand warmers in small stenciled bags for a personalized touch. 



Outdoor/Indoor Heaters

Space heaters are a great way to ensure that your wedding guests will be toasty at your outdoor reception. Check with your venue and/or tent rental company if you intend to use indoors due for safety purposes. 



You DJ is key! 

Make sure the  DJ you hire is great at getting people on the dance floor. Once guests have been dancing around for a bit they won't notice a little cold weather. Plus your guests body heat will help warm up the room. 

Photo Credit: livemusicforhire.com


Written By~ Mandi Bridgeman

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


Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Create Your Own DIY Paper Lantern with Rustic Wedding DIY

Create Your Own DIY Paper Lantern with Rustic Wedding DIY


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            Supplies: 

Plain White Paper Lantern- You can find them on Amazon for around $2.00 a lantern
I used a 16"paper
Approx. 12 Sheets of 12" x 12" of Card Stock/ Scrapbooking Paper
Circular Template, Round Object or Extra Large hole punch
Glue Sticks and Glue Gun or Tacky Glue
Led Lantern Lights

Approx DIY Time: 8 Hours



Start by finding a round object (I used a perfume bottle) and trace around the object or trace the interior rim of your template onto the blank side of the paper. If you are using a circle puncher, punch out circles. 


This is the size of the cutouts I used for my lantern. Feel free to print and use as a guide for your project. 





Try to utilize as much of the paper as possible by tracing all the circles before you begin attaching them to the lantern base. 


Next cut or punch out circles and begin attaching them to the lantern base starting at the top using your glue gun or tacky glue. Hold the circle in place until the glue has dried. (This is why I chose a glue gun because it dries faster.) Also make sure you cover any white areas. 





Tip: Place the next layer directly under the top layer when working at the top and bottom of the lantern so that the white does not show. In the middle the circles lay flatter and can be more spread out. 



 All the circles should be glued on from the top and loose on the bottom.

Work your way down the lantern till all of the white is covered. 

You can chose to alternate colors and patterns or you can use one uniform color.  


Use only LED lights* to light lantern. Using a regular lightbulb can cause the glue to soften and circles may dis-attach. * I found mine on Amazon




Rustic Wedding DIY Contributor- Mandi Bridgeman 



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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Throw the Perfect Tea Party Wedding Reception







You can't have a tea-party without tea cups. Use vintage tea-cups everywhere! Don't worry they don't have to match. 

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www.lovewedbliss.com
www.oncewed.com


 Add antique elements like vintage clocks, books, photos and broaches...
www.elizabethannedesigns.com

www.thesweetestoccasion.com
whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com
Don't forget the yummy treats and tea sandwiches
www.projectwedding.com
http://plectrumbanjo.info
www.100layercake.com
www.cakechooser.com


Make a special tea bar for your guests. Forget the candy bar (ok, so maybe not) and make your reception extra special with a tea bar. Use loose leaf tea or tea bags to give your guests a wide selection of flavors.


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Other fun ideas


Tea Cup Seating Cards


Forget the Cake…Let them eat Pie! 
theweddingoutlet.com

Or have both

flickerriver.com

love-the-day.com

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