Elegant Centerpiece

I found this visual of gorgeous centerpieces created by placing lace around the outside of votive candles of various sizes. The mirror reflects the light and the rock accents round this out to be a very elegant and lovely centerpiece. 

Envelope Liners

Consider envelope liners as an easy way to add a little elegance and fun to your invitations. It is really easy!

First determine what you would like your inner liner to be. Add a splash of color with paper in the shade of one of your wedding colors. Paper doilies add a touch of elegance.  You could also get creative and do something a little more fun like a map. No matter what your envelope liner is the steps are the same.

Step 1: Lay the liner over the envelope (if a doily then poke out all the holes and lay it over the envelope with the center of the doily positioned just under the adhesive of the tip of the envelope with the wrong side up).

Step 2: Using a ruler and a pencil, mark up where you plan to cut. Cut along the path.

Step 3: Slide the cutout into the envelope to make sure it fits and fold it down along the crease of the envelope.

Step 4: Glue the liner inside the envelope. Apply glue to the lower half first and slide inside the envelope and make sure it is secure. Then glue and secure the top part.



That's all there is to it. Now sit back relax and wait for your guests to be impressed :)


 

Multi-purpose Programs

I love this idea if you have kids attending your outdoor wedding! Turn your ceremony programs into fans that allow guests to keep the heat at bay. Include wedding details on one side of the fan and make a little game out of the other side. This will help to keep your wedding guests, young and old, entertained between wedding activities.

Let the fun begin!

Visit this site for more ideas for activities: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/easy-diy-wedding-programs-tutorial/

Fun Idea for Table Numbers

Instead of a traditional table number consider placing blank booklets and pens at each table and assigning each book/table a number. Guests at that table can leave you a message in the booklet to open on your anniversary that corresponds with that table number. So table number 7 would leave you messages to read on your 7th anniversary.  It is the gift of advice that keeps on giving year over year!

Coffee Bean Centerpieces

Put some coffee beans in a vase and place a candle in the center for a fun and unique centerpiece.

Classic Bouquets

Consider adding some feathers to your wedding bouquet or centerpieces for a soft and classic look!

Register for a little good will

Setting up your gift registry? Consider checking out idofoundation.org. The I Do Foundation partners with your favorite department stores to donate up to 6% of the spending on your gift registry to your selected charity.

What better way to start your life together than through helping others in need.