on the table: flowers, fabric and more
A few more details from the wedding, that could be of use — whether you’re getting married or just wanting to add some color to your dining table.
For the flowers, we gathered local zinnias and sunflowers from a cutting garden (VERY affordable!), put them in mason jars and then had them placed inside of birch tubes from Small Stump. I got the idea a few weeks ago from oh joy, and loved them. The next day we divided them up around a few friends — they’ll make beautiful containers all year long.
I finished them off with an orange ribbon that matched the Denise Schmidt fabric squares we placed on top of each table. You may remember there was a big a debate about what table linens to use. I ended up opting for simple cream cloths, and then I made squares for each one of this Geranium plaid. My very crafty sister-in-law (can’t believe I have one of those now!) scooped up all the fabric afterwards. I can’t wait to see what she makes with it!
Finally, we used little wooden birdhouses from Michaels as the table numbers. We painted them white and then stenciled on the numbers. Honestly, our wedding was so small (40 people) we didn’t really need to worry about numbering the tables and having seating cards. People mostly found their spots (and shakers!) without any guidance.
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our wedding favors? vintage salt & pepper shakers!
Well, we’re still coming down from the high of our wonderful, fun, friend and love-filled weekend. I can’t believe it’s all over! I did cry — and not just once — but I certainly wasn’t the only one with a wet eye.
Here’s a quick post on one idea that I’m particularly proud of that you’re welcome to steal: We gave each guest a unique set of vintage salt -n- pepper shakers. I started off buying a few in some local thrift stores, but then lucked out when I spotted a whole lot of them on eBay. I was able to buy 30 from one seller and it ended up being really economical. The fun part was matching the set to the guest, and having them waiting at each table when dinner began. Shown here is a pair of kissing Indians that Chad & I set aside for ourselves, and two musical pigs for our friend Adam Snyder, who along with another talented friend, Anthony Cochran, blew everyone away with the beautiful songs they sang for us. Definitely check out eBay if you ever want to try this idea for yourself! — Angela M.
(More wedding details coming soon… No, I’m not blogging from the honeymoon — that’s a couple weeks away!)
our wedding favors? vintage salt & pepper shakers!
Well, we’re still coming down from the high of our wonderful, fun, friend and love-filled weekend. I can’t believe it’s all over! I did cry — and not just once — but I certainly wasn’t the only one with a wet eye.
Here’s a quick post on one idea that I’m particularly proud of that you’re welcome to steal: We gave each guest a unique set of vintage salt -n- pepper shakers. I started off buying a few in some local thrift stores, but then lucked out when I spotted a whole lot of them on eBay. I was able to buy 30 from one seller and it ended up being really economical. The fun part was matching the set to the guest, and having them waiting at each table when dinner began. Shown here is a pair of kissing Indians that Chad & I set aside for ourselves, and two musical pigs for our friend Adam Snyder, who along with another talented friend, Anthony Cochran, blew everyone away with the beautiful songs they sang for us. Definitely check out eBay if you ever want to try this idea for yourself! — Angela M.
(More wedding details coming soon… No, I’m not blogging from the honeymoon — that’s a couple weeks away!)
wedding weekend sign off!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to put up a quick post to say thanks for all the great advice you’ve given us on the wedding — we’ve made a ton of decisions based on some of the things said here. I promise to post tips next week — we have a few tricks up our sleeves that I think you’ll appreciate. My only last question is — how the heck do I manage to say my vows with crying? I’m so weepy with glee it’s silly.
Have a great weekend! — Angela M.
worth the splurge: alessi’s salad set
Just this weekend I was thinking about serving salads. I was using a well-loved, 1950′s plastic bowl passed down from Grandma and wondering how I could, spice things up, so to speak. Then I spotted this lovely Programma 8 Set For Salad and fell in love. It’s not a new design — in fact, it was made in 1975 by Franco Sargiani and Eija Helender, but its look is both timeless, and modern. It comes with a stainless steel tray, a condiment set, salad bowl and serving utensils — all which fit perfectly together, or could be used solo when needed. It’s new at HiveModern, for $334, and definitely something worth passing down (not that I mind my plastic bowl). Would also make a great wedding gift (er… hint?). (via Outblush) — Angela M.
