Crochet Lace and Wood Centerpiece, looove

So browsing 100 Layer Cake, I saw this amazing Fall Harvest Dinner, which looked freaking fabulous and I wondered if anyone would ever put that much effort into decorating their home, much less a Sunday dinner party. But I HAD to post on the crochet lace ribbon around the votive candles, because I was just talking about how I would like to find some to wrap around the Mason jars. I don't know where I can find that lace, but I love it. Also... The wood board in the middle of the table looks awesome. I love the mixing of rustic pieces in with nice white classy items. Next project: Google crochet lace.

AJR likes these

And I like them too.

(From: shannen natasha photography)

DIY Table Runners

I LOVE table runners. Seriously, they are just better than plain table cloths. I like that they expose the table but are still a nice little spread to lay your centerpieces over.

I think the place we are renting tables from are going to be round tables. I'm not so sure runners look good on round tables. Darnit. Maybe we can change our order...

I found this DIY table runner on Style Me Pretty. I really wish I had a sewing machine. It's my goal to become more crafty. Perhaps I shall make it a New Years Resolution. I also think I fell in love with this DIY project because I love burlap. Don't ask me why, but I just think it's cool. It can come off as artsy and organic yet masculine. I still find it pretty in it's own way, and totally do-able for a wedding.

Materials

One bolt of 54-inch wide burlap (you can use less, but 21 runners took the full bolt)

Teal Blue Thread

Directions

1. Cut fabric in lengths of 14 feet, two inches.

2. Cut in half lengthwise so that each strip is 27 inches wide

3. Turn the ends and sides under one inch and hem

4. Stitch with a zig zag stitch (my mom used the largest zig zag, about a quarter of an inch) on her machine and chose satin thread)

5. Iron flat

So... Who wants to let me borrow their sewing machine? I don't even care if these are for the wedding... I just think they would be fun to make!

Yet another Post on Mason Jars

I just want to expand on my love for them.

How can you not after seeing these photos?

Absolutely have to have them as part of the centerpieces in some way, shape, or form.

(images from One Love Photo)

Does anyone else find this totally creepy?

Probably NOT going to use this as wedding decor. However much it did make me laugh.

(image from OnceWed)

The Wishing Tree

Browsing through some creative ways to let the guests leave their well wishes and good lucks at a wedding, I really liked the “wishing tree”. More “guest book” ideas will be popping up soon, but I thought I’d throw these in here since they fit the rustic theme I so badly want.

The idea is to have branches or a bare miniature tree (a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree if you will) set up at a table with blank tags that the guests can fill out and write their messages to the bride and groom on.

Some twists:

•  You can make the tags in all different patterns that match your wedding colors/theme
•  The tags could be cut out to match your theme (flower, bird, candy, star shapes, etc.)
•  The tree can be used as reception décor (I am all about hitting two birds with one stone)
•  The tree can be outfitted in any way you choose… spray paint it gold or silver or your wedding colors, add glitter, or even make it a Christmas theme and have the guests sign ornaments instead of tags (provided you are getting married in December), etc.

(theknot.com)

(theknot.com)

You can find instructions via Style Me Pretty's Style Circle on how to do this here

Welcome to the Wedding

Going along with my little country like theme (yee-haw!), I was thinking of some ideas on what we could have for wedding signs. I've been to weddings where they have the couple's initials plastered everywhere and I have to admit, I am not a fan (and the Picky Bride comes out!). I just want something in front of the reception that is a welcome sign of some sort. I don't really like the wreathe idea (ugh. way overdone) and banners remind me of birthday parties for kids.

This is so cute. I like the old window pane look... and I would love to find an actual window to use!

(theknot.com) 

So, this serves as a double duty... a warm welcome and a way to tell people where their table is! I LOVE it!

(check out this AWESOME reception from OnceWed, very similar atmosphere that I am hoping for)

(I found this on theknot.com)

I picture my Dad or Grandad making me something like this, but have it just say "The ____'s" (last name) with the wedding date underneath so that we could save it for our future home (stake that sucker in the front yard!) Yep, already signing the men in my family up for wedding duties.

(theknot.com)

Mason Jars

I don't know how AJR is going to feel about this... but I am completely infatuated with the idea of a country/rustic inspired (ugh, he hates the word rustic. sorry!) wedding reception.

I'm not talking camouflage tuxedos or the bridal party doing kegstands (although I won't be surprised if some of our beloved friends decide kegstands are a good idea once the Grandmas leave). I'm thinking simple, sweet, homemade lemonade, outdoor reception, beer in mason jars, lawn games, good food, and just a warm and fun atmosphere. None of this uptight if-you-don't-dance-you-are-bored-at-your-assigned-table nonsense!

Anyway, with that said... I just adore Mason jars in general. I think they are lovely... I like different shapes and sizes of the jars and I love that they have kind of a country vintage appeal to them. I really feel convicted to include them in the recpetion decor in some way shape or form (whether you like it or not!). I believe this can be done in an elegant and very wedding appropriate manner... so... I found a few images I like but hopefully I will have more to add later pertaining to Mason jars and my sneaky ideas to fit them into the wedding. (muahaha)

See.. look how beautiful that is! (compliments of Apartment Therapy)

Okay... this would obviously be a huge commitment to pull off, but figured I'd throw it in here because of how awesome it looks!              (Apartment Therapy)

             Ah, what Southern charm ye behold. I like! (yet another Apartment Therapy )