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.

When to send your Wedding Invitations

I often get asked how far in advance wedding invitations should be sent out so I thought it might be helpful to share this information on my blog.

If you are sending Save the Dates you can send them out right away while the wedding invitations are typically sent out 8 weeks before the wedding. This allows guests sufficient time to make travel arrangements.

Ask for an RSVP date of 3 weeks before your wedding to allow plenty time for you to make a final head count, assign seats and prepare escort cards. In my experience you will have some late RSVPs that you will need to track down for an answer.

At the least you should send them out six weeks in advance, and set an RSVP date of 2 weeks prior to the wedding.

Head Table Special Touch

Hang icicle lights under the front tablecloth at the head table to create a soft glow adding a special touch of elegance.

Table Cards

Add a fun and personal touch to your wedding day with your table cards. We created ours based on places that were important to us (Chicago, Michigan State University, etc.). Other fun ideas:

• quotes
• song lyrics
• take pictures of numbers all over town
• pictures of the two of you in different situations with the numbers
• numbered rocks
• chalk boards
• numbers on bottles of wine

or you could carry over the design from your wedding invitations for a cohesive look. You can get as creative as you would like or keep them simple and elegant. Just remember to have fun with them!