DIY???

In Seattle we can never be quite sure how our weather is going to turn out. A great way to impress and keep your guests happy is to provide things that will keep them comfortable throughout your ceremony and/or reception. There are a lot of ways to help guests stay comfortable and prepared for the weather.

If you are having an outdoor ceremony think about having shawl or blankets for guests to use. If it’s chilly or even rainy this will be much appreciated by your guests so they can stay warm and focused on your ceremony. You can find some really great cheap shawls or blankets that even match your color scheme and they will be really meaningful and much appreciated. Another thing to have on hand for a Seattle outdoor wedding is umbrellas. If it’s raining guests might have their own but if you supply matching umbrellas it will make your pictures look much nicer. But that is completely up to your preference.

Another place to think about this is beach ceremonies. Most women will be wearing heels, have some flip flops for your guests to wear during the ceremony to make it much easier for them to walk. You can also offer flip flops at your reception for guests that don’t want to dance in their heels.

These little things will make guests much happier and able to share in the joy of your big day. They will appreciate the kind gesture and be able to keep your dance floor going all night.

Check back next Sunday for another tip. Have a happy week! 

DIY Photo Guest Book

I came across this idea at a recent elegant affairs wedding. The couple had a photo booth and incorporated the pictures into their guest book. They used some small corner stickers to frame the picture and had the guests sign by their picture and leave a note for the couple. This was something different and I loved the unique and personal touch it had.

This is a great way to make your guest book fun and really appealing for your guests. They can leave a nice message and photo to commemorate the day.

This can also be done with Polaroids. By having a photographer take Polaroids and then putting them in the book you can use the same layout. Both Polaroids and photo booth strips give a fun, classy, and vintage feel.

If you want to do small corner stickers to frame the photos you will need to set aside time to time to put this together because it will take time.

This is a great place to add a personal touch and involve your guests in part of your day, rather than just the traditional guest book where you sign your name. It's a small thing you can do yourself to add a little extra flair.

Hope you enjoyed! See you next Sunday!

DIY Card Boxes

This week I found some grey DIY card basket ideas. This is a great way to give your guests a place to leave cards and make sure they stay organized and don’t get lost. The great thing about these, like any DIY project, is you have so many possibilities to customize it and make it unique. You can the perfect way to match it to your theme and colors and just add that extra touch to wow your guests.

 The first thing you could do is to use small boxes cut and put together with a card slot. You can decorate the boxes in any color or patter with ribbon, lace, flowers, and bling. 

If you are going for a more vintage vibe there are some great way to tie a card basket in. I love the use of an old bird cage. These might be a little harder to find but are so beautiful and delicate. I also love the use of an old suitcase that isa more vintage eccentric style. 

Another unique one is a mailbox. For a more rustic style window I think this would be perfect. Add some burlap and lace or use some flowers and ribbon to great the perfect look for you. 

Finally a simple idea is to just a use a basket. You can still decorate and make this unique to you. You can paint them or add some small touch for a simple classic feel. 

Have a great week, and check back next Sunday!