A really big trend right now with weddings is to mix and match chairs for a more rustic, vintage look:
Today over at The Nesting Owl, we're bringing it home. Pop on over for inspiration.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Today On The Nesting Owl: Mix and Match Dining Room Chairs
A really big trend right now with weddings is to mix and match chairs for a more rustic, vintage look:
Today over at The Nesting Owl, we're bringing it home. Pop on over for inspiration.
Monday, August 30, 2010
For Keeps: Incorporating Furniture Into Your Wedding Decor
A really big trend right now is using home decor as part of the ceremony and reception set-up at weddings. And I absolutely love this idea for a couple of reasons:
1. It's an investment. Purchase decor from antique and second-hand stores that reflect your home style, and then keep them after the wedding. The meaning behind the pieces will triple, and every time you use the furniture, you'll be reminded of your wedding day.
2. Use the pieces as a guest book as well. This idea might be too much for some brides, but for others, it's another way to have your wedding day live on for years. Have guests sign the backside, or underneath, the furniture (this will work especially well for tables and china cabinets, and that piece will always hold the incredible wishes you received from your friends and family the day you became husband and wife. To me, it adds character, and I love things with a good dose of character!
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Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Untamed Heart Photography
Courtesy of Style Me Pretty; Photo by Weddings Costa Rica
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Olive Juice Studios
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Untamed Heart Photography
Courtesy of Style Me Pretty
Courtesy of Once Wed; Photo by Union Photo
Courtesy of Style Me Pretty; Photo by unknown
Courtesy of Once Wed; photo by Jose Villa
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Punam Bean
This past weekend, I popped into a couple of antique stores down the street from me in Chicago, and I found quite a few pieces that I would love to have in our home, and that would also be great additions to wedding decor with a little refinishing. I took pictures, but my phone doesn't have built-in flash, so unfortunately non of them were good enough for posting. However, all the pieces were under $300, and most in the $250-$270 range. That's a steal for a beautiful, vintage inspired china cabinet!
1. It's an investment. Purchase decor from antique and second-hand stores that reflect your home style, and then keep them after the wedding. The meaning behind the pieces will triple, and every time you use the furniture, you'll be reminded of your wedding day.
2. Use the pieces as a guest book as well. This idea might be too much for some brides, but for others, it's another way to have your wedding day live on for years. Have guests sign the backside, or underneath, the furniture (this will work especially well for tables and china cabinets, and that piece will always hold the incredible wishes you received from your friends and family the day you became husband and wife. To me, it adds character, and I love things with a good dose of character!
Source unknown
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Untamed Heart Photography
Courtesy of Style Me Pretty; Photo by Weddings Costa Rica
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Olive Juice Studios
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Untamed Heart Photography
Courtesy of Style Me Pretty
Courtesy of Once Wed; Photo by Union Photo
Courtesy of Style Me Pretty; Photo by unknown
Courtesy of Once Wed; photo by Jose Villa
Courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs; Photo by Punam Bean
This past weekend, I popped into a couple of antique stores down the street from me in Chicago, and I found quite a few pieces that I would love to have in our home, and that would also be great additions to wedding decor with a little refinishing. I took pictures, but my phone doesn't have built-in flash, so unfortunately non of them were good enough for posting. However, all the pieces were under $300, and most in the $250-$270 range. That's a steal for a beautiful, vintage inspired china cabinet!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Martha Stewart's "Good Things" for Spring Weddings
It's not anywhere near Spring in Chicago yet, but I'm definitely in a Spring kind of mood. So, of course, I've turned to my favorite place for inspiration, Martha Stewart Weddings, to find some wonderful Spring-themed ideas for ceremony and reception decor. Let's see what Martha's come up with this time:
(All photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings)
Edible plants; votive candle holders filled with chocolate pudding, topped with cookie crumble "dirt", complete with a sprig of lavender, mint or lemon verbena. Complete the look with a wooden ice cream spoon.
Pom pom car decoration; these poms are attached to the car with suction cups to prevent paint from peeling.
Envelope guest book; give a store-bought album a personal touch by affixing small gift envelopes with double-sided tape to its pages. Leave small notecards for guests to sign, and tuck them away into the album for safe keeping and easy access.
Bird place cards; instead of traditional folded tent place cards, have these cut-out birds perched on each guests's drinking or wine glass so they know where to sit.
Personalized chocolate bars; a new spin on the monogrammed candy bar label. Instead use photos from your childhood so guests get a peek into your past as a keepsake, and also a delicious treat!
Flowers-to-go favors; display vases of fresh-cut flowers around your reception room for guests to pick, and provide waterproof bags to take them home.
Creative food containers; send your guests home with a dessert in a container they'll want to use again and again.
Flower girl parasols; click here for the how-to!
Teacup centerpieces; collect vintage teacups from flea markets, fill them with candles and you have an elegant centerpiece that you can keep for a lifetime.
Dress embroidery; have your initials and wedding date embroidered on the back, or inside lining of your wedding dress.
Signature plates; have your guests sign white dishes with a permanent marker, and display them on your wall at home.
Colorful program; have your programs printed in different colors and stack them for guests to take as they enter your ceremony venue.
Customized kid's table placemats; click here for the how-to!
Fragrant garland; Lilies are abundant in the Spring, and make for a beautiful decoration that also smells delightful.
For Martha's full list of "Good Things for Spring," be sure to visit Martha Stewart Weddings! Are you incorporating any Spring-like projects into your own wedding? Do share!
(All photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings)
Edible plants; votive candle holders filled with chocolate pudding, topped with cookie crumble "dirt", complete with a sprig of lavender, mint or lemon verbena. Complete the look with a wooden ice cream spoon.
Pom pom car decoration; these poms are attached to the car with suction cups to prevent paint from peeling.
Envelope guest book; give a store-bought album a personal touch by affixing small gift envelopes with double-sided tape to its pages. Leave small notecards for guests to sign, and tuck them away into the album for safe keeping and easy access.
Bird place cards; instead of traditional folded tent place cards, have these cut-out birds perched on each guests's drinking or wine glass so they know where to sit.
Personalized chocolate bars; a new spin on the monogrammed candy bar label. Instead use photos from your childhood so guests get a peek into your past as a keepsake, and also a delicious treat!
Flowers-to-go favors; display vases of fresh-cut flowers around your reception room for guests to pick, and provide waterproof bags to take them home.
Creative food containers; send your guests home with a dessert in a container they'll want to use again and again.
Flower girl parasols; click here for the how-to!
Teacup centerpieces; collect vintage teacups from flea markets, fill them with candles and you have an elegant centerpiece that you can keep for a lifetime.
Dress embroidery; have your initials and wedding date embroidered on the back, or inside lining of your wedding dress.
Signature plates; have your guests sign white dishes with a permanent marker, and display them on your wall at home.
Colorful program; have your programs printed in different colors and stack them for guests to take as they enter your ceremony venue.
Customized kid's table placemats; click here for the how-to!
Fragrant garland; Lilies are abundant in the Spring, and make for a beautiful decoration that also smells delightful.
For Martha's full list of "Good Things for Spring," be sure to visit Martha Stewart Weddings! Are you incorporating any Spring-like projects into your own wedding? Do share!
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