DIY Wednesday: Feed your Guests

Whoah it has been a while. I wish I could say that it was for a really great reason but honestly I've just been very busy- some exciting news that I'll tell you about in my next post. For this DIY Wed( yes I know its Thurs) I thought I'd inspire you with some ideas for feeding your guests! Here you go:

If you are not having a bar or just want some cute ways to present non-alchoholic beverages try a self-serve lemonade stand, this would be cute with a "tip the bride & groom" jar that goes toward your honeymoon! Have the groomsmen( or a friend) build a small stand and paint a sign with your beverages. 

 Serve your punch in an apothecary jar instead of a punch bowl. I LOVE these chalkboard nametags! Make your own with this spray chalkboard paint by painting painters tape and tearing it into strips for each glass. Then leave chalk near the drinks for guests to write their name.

 For those of you who dont want a traditional cake or dont like cake at all(I don't) try a cookies stand or a different kind of treat that you both like. I think this would be adorable with bottles of milk(soy, almond, rice, and cows) on ice in pails so it would be a "cookies & milk" stand! A brownies stand would be great too! Figure out what you like and grab some friends to help you stack some hay bales, suitcases, or boxes and then make a simple sign out of 2x4's and some white paint then lay an old window across to hold the treats display. Simple. Delicious. 

 Dont like oreos? Have your mom or another baker make you some homemade cookies to stack like a cake, all you need is a cake stand and a friend with a steady hand. So easy! 

enjoy! get creative! 

xo

{images from Pinterest}

DIY Wednesday: Receipt paper background

I love a good backdrop. This DIY Wednesday so easy and it has such a dramatic effect!

 Dont you love those? 

1. Take rolls of receipt paper( this couple chose a light pink color) tear, loop, and hang them at different heights. Attach to the ceiling of your venue with tape, fishing line, or ribbon.

*Another alternative, if you want it to be moveable, would be to attach the strips to a wooden frame with mesh stretched across it and then hang it with fishing line.*

DIY Wednesday: Bridesmaid Cards

This is a gorgeous DIY that my good friend Kaitlin did for her bridesmaids to invite them to be in her wedding. I especially love the "promise notes" she included vowing not turn into a Bridezilla! 

The cards incorporated their wed colors into the design..

she also had an inspiration card for each bridesmaid with their color info, location, date, and what to expect on the Big Day.

I love this written font! 

twine to keep it all together ( and its cheap too!)

i love the idea of writing the return addy on the back flap instead.

Well done!! You make me proud! :) 

{kaitlin and andy}

Cute Idea: Ticket Invite

Some good friends of mine recently got married in Antigua and sent out their invites as a vintage ticket. LOVE this cute idea! 

I especially love the tear half with the info on gifts and destination! I'd love to see this done as a train ticket for a twenties inspired wedding! Such a great idea if your planning a destination wed- incorporate your own details and inspiration! 

MR & MRS

This engagement shoot is stunning. I love shoots that use one prop as the focus. Consider incorporating something significant to the two of you into your shoot. Keep it simple and get creative! 

xo

{greenweddingshoes}

Be Inspired: Peach

If your like me the idea of peach makes you think of garden poufy dresses, a bad prom, or that scene from Monster In Law when she throws the dress out the window. Yes peach has gotten a bad rap. Im here to revitalize its name. In all that is good and vintage I give you: the new peach. Enjoy!

xo

{photo credit}

For the Groom

I often feel bad for the men because they seem to get left out of the planning/blogging/obsessing over party favors part of the wedding(although I must say as a disclaimer that my hubby was fully involved and I think that many grooms these days are as well) So as a thank you to all those men who love being involved.. and want/have a unique style to incorporate into your wedding I give you some style inspiration. Enjoy hubby's-to-be! 

she wears white. he wears grey.

stripes done right. no matching pants pls. 

Im loving all the men rocking the no-jacket in different ways

it was his blue period. and he did it well. 

no jacket required!

reminds of you picnics huh? In a nice..manly way.

vintage pocket-square? yes sir! 

I love that he is rocking the beard here

shorts! Loving this for a spring/summer/destination wedding. Show those knees!

even  the little guys deserve to be awesome

try mixed prints

okay lets be honest i just loved this dress, i also like that he matches her flowers. 

yup thats a suit shirt. and he's wearing it well. 

no socks needed. rock the loafers!

go ahead, look like your grandpa. in fact get all your boys to do it with you. 

a little poppy for Papi

an favorite from an old post on Mason Jars. 

Okay brides go get your gentleman, and then enjoy this inspirational post about some ideas for our creative grooms together.