Photo booths are a great way to entertain your guests, and especially fun for the kids at your wedding. Most likely your guests are going to have some downtime during the cocktail hour while you are doing portraits. A photo … Continue reading
You’re in full wedding planning mode and of course you want to make your big day as unique and special as possible. What better way to achieve this than by adding personalized details throughout your wedding? Today we are excited to share with you Part 1 of 2 on how-to personalize your wedding, where we will look at adding those personal touches to your ceremony, reception and favors. There are so many options that we couldn’t fit them all into one post! Be sure to check back for Part 2, coming soon.
Walking down the aisle is a major moment. Rolling out a monogrammed aisle runner and backdrop will up the ‘wow’ factor without blowing your budget out of the water.
Featured above: Aisle Runner: Monogram Simplicity Personalized / Backdrop: Floral Dreams Personalized
The sand ceremony is a timeless tradition that makes for your own personalized unity ceremony. Customize the colors to match your wedding design and add a monogram to the vase to take it to the next level. The vase set can become a keepsake in your home as a reminder of your union.
Featured above: Sand Ceremony Set: Free Spirit Personalized
Personalized paper napkins are a great way to add that extra touch to your wedding reception. The options are endless with the ability to choose a custom logo, color, and personalized message. It’s these dazzling little details that will make for a completely coordinated experience for your guests.
Featured above: Printed Napkins: Best Day Ever Personalized
Glassware is everything! The perfect combination of function and favor. This year’s trend is personalized wedding day glassware that can double as a unique favor for your guests!
Featured above: Flutes: Twisted Stem-Printed
Matches have been a favorite for decades, but we’ve made them cool again. Put your personal spin on this popular favor with just the right logo and message to complement your big day.
Featured above: Matchboxes:Personalized / Matchbooks:Personalized
The oh-so-popular mason jar is a favorite! With a personalized printed design you are taking a favor and adding so much more meaning. Some top trends for goodies to fill the jar with include jam, candies, bath salts and hot cocoa and….
Featured Above: Mason Jar: Gold Solid Lid / Twine: Metallic Gold / Place Card: Lace Medley
For finishing touches think about adding those extra details to your favors. Stickers,tags and personalized ribbon will take your look and really make it personal.
Featured above: Bottle Stopper: Dainty Gold Bow / Ribbon: White / Tag: Celebration Small Rectangular
Happy Boxing Day everyone! Given we’ve all got shopping at the forefront of our minds, we figured it fitting to take this opportunity to share with you the ultimate shopping guide for your wedding. Breaking it down based on the average 12 month planning journey, we’ve got the details on when to buy what to ensure you stay on track with a stress free prepping experience, helping you avoid as many of those “oh no I forgot!” moments as possible. And in true Weddingstar fashion, you’re not only getting the know how, you also have the opportunity to purchase all the suggestions being made. So without further delay, Happy Shopping!
You’re newly engaged, with plenty of time on your hands. Now’s the time to take a moment to enjoy. Meaning? It’s party time! Announce your great news to your closest and dearest by throwing an engagement party and take the opportunity to pop your own big question, “will you be my bridesmaid”, to the besties you want by your side. Here are some of the things you’ll want to consider for your big bash and ask.
cheers
featured here: silver ombre fade stemless flutes and shot glasses
bottom’s up
featured here: apothecary style drink dispenser and customized expressions design cling
get the complete drink station how-to here
creative necessities
featured here: personalized mr. and mrs. printed napkins
pretty on a budget – decor details
feature here: vintage floral print paper lantern
be mine
featured here: personalized bridesmaid mini tote
click here for some creative ways to ask “will you be my bridesmaid”
Make sure no one misses your big day by giving everyone you want to have there plenty of notice. Now’s the time to order and send out your Save the Dates. Select a design that gives your guests insight into the style of wedding you’re having. Haven’t decided on a theme or style yet? Then go with a neutral option that’ll work with any wedding day design and the invitation suite you’ll have to select later on down the planning road.
mark your calenders
featured here: woodland pretty design save the date embellished with mini wood veneer antlers
You’re half way there and it’s time to get serious about the details, staring with the ordering of your wedding invitation suite, complete with your reply cards. Although you won’t be sending these out until about 3 months out, you’ll want to leave yourself time to embellish your design if desired, address your envelopes, both your invite and reply envelopes, and to organize your mailing.
you’re invited
featured here: woodland pretty design invitation on an invitation backer card, woodland pretty design rsvp on a rsvp backer card, both embellished with mini wood veneer antlers
If you’re considering DIY’ing any of your wedding day details, you’ll want to get yourself sorted with all the supplies no later than 5 months out. Whether it’s your invites or your favors that you’re taking on as a crafting project, you’ll want to leave yourself plenty of time to get them right and get them done.
i can make that
featured here: diy supplies required for potpourri baggie favors. get the complete list of supplies and the how-to here
The months are flying by and there’s no putting off the details. At this point you should have a defined wedding day theme and look mapped out, now’s the time to decide how you’ll execute on the vision. And this is one of those times where more is more. The more you style your day with cohesive decorative details, the better your big picture will be.
walk this way
featured here: personalized monogram simplicity design aisle runner
grand finale
featured here: personalized bistro bliss design premium canvas backdrop
lovely logistics
featured here: feather whimsy design folded table number
ambient light
featured here: antique white metal filigree candle holder (sold with glass chimney)
on a creative note
featured here: vintage inspired twisted fork stationery holders
on the menu
featured here: monogram simplicity design menu card with embossed wrap
table charm
featured here: resin cement vase
chic on a small scale
featured here: small tin favor boxes with bistro bliss design favor tag and mini black wooden clips
All the major to do’s are taken care of. Now you just need to consider all the little extras. You’re probably also now sitting down with your cake designer to decide on your final cake details. If you’re considering a cake topper you’ll want to make that a part of your discussion.
top it off
featured here: white feather porcelain topper with personalized veneer disc in feather whimsy design
The bulk of the planning and prep is probably past you. Take the time to thank those that helped throughout all the planning madness, i.e. bridal party members and parents.
many thanks
featured here: bistro bliss personalized best man / groomsmen glass flask
It’s all about the last minute details now. Incorporating a candy buffet into your wedding day treats? Organize everything you need to pull it off, think candy fillers and display vessels.
sweet tooth
featured here: candy buffet apothecary jars
The big day is done and you’re left with plenty of amazing memories to last you a life time. Send your thanks to all who attended and helped to make it the best day of your life. Order and mail out thank you cards within 3 months of the festivities.
much appreciated
featured here: woodland pretty design thank you card embellished with mini wood veneer antlers
Chances are Weddingstar has it! With over 3000+ products, including hundreds of new on trend additions that have just been added to the line, what you see here is just a small sampling of what you can get. Shop the full collection on weddingstar.com.
xoxo.
To say that I’ve got a thing for all things Shabby Chic would be a serious understatement. In fact I’d go as far as to say I’m full-fledged obsessed! But mine is not a one girl club. From home to wedding day decor, Shabby Chic happens to be one of the most popular design approaches around. Defined by floral patterns, soft hues and distressed finishes, by its very nature Shabby Chic puts an effortless twist on the formalities of Vintage and a sophisticated spin on the casual carefree ways of Homespun. Right in the middle is where you find Shabby Chic, with its abundant layers, sheer feminine textiles and pink that goes for miles. Could anything be better to frame your wedding day celebration? I think not!
So without any further delay, let’s explore all the design elements that come together to create a stunningly Shabby Chic event, including our very own design twist tips on how to make the look uniquely yours.
Shabby Chic is about the appearance of a balance between the tossed at whim and the perfectly placed. From the hair, to the shoes, to all the things that come in between, the key is to make it all appear effortlessly natural even though it takes meticulous planning to get the look right. The end result, well worth the effort, is drop dead gorgeous.
If it’s not rich in layered fabrics or defined by distressed finishes, it need not apply! And what’s the easiest way to bring in dimension and complexity to your set up? Props. Think outside the must have pieces that serve a tangible function and incorporate items that are purely decorative. And although traditional textiles, like linens and lace, will always have a place in a Shabby Chic design, don’t be afraid to mix in your own fabric of choice, like we did with burlap.
featured here: ornate vintage chalkboard
featured here: vase trim created using ruffled jute and pink ruffled fabric ribbons, bound with craft paper twine
featured here: vintage inspired ceramic bottle vases
featured here: rolls of ruffled fabric ribbon used as decorative accents
featured here: ‘a sweet embrace’ cake topper
featured here: vintage inspired taper candle holder, lace pattern glass globe votive holders (large) and rolled burlap flower
featured here: vintage inspired ceramic bottle vase, ruffled burlap wreath and decorative over sized button (large)
There’s no mistaking that the Shabby Chic design has its own distinctive color palette. But how you incorporate and blend the pinks and blues that inherently make up this theme’s color story, even what exact shades you select, is up for interpretation. Make them mere accents to a dominant white palette, allow them to overtake your design as a whole, or mix with an unexpected shade like pewter grey. Get inspired by your selected venue’s existing look and feel and go from there.
featured here: custom backdrop made using burlap table runners and fabric ruffle flowers (all sizes and colors)
featured here: vintage inspired wood case used as a centerpiece prop
featured here: vase trim created using layered ruffled fabric ribbons bound with craft paper twine
featured here: faux floral arrangement made using single stem ruffled fabric flowers
featured here: custom chair back – ruffled burlap wreath and vintage inspired distressed key hook
For more inspirational eye-candy from our ‘Burlap Chic’ shoot pick up a copy of this year’s issue of Weddingstar’s print magazine, and shop the entire look on weddingstar.com.
xoxo.