tree table assignments

I used fake Grapevine leaves from Michael's Craft Store. I punched holes in each leaf, tied some cute ribbon at the top to create the hanger, and then I wrote guests names and table numbers on them.
For the wedding party, I wrote their names on birds that will go in the trees as well.

I really like how simple and eco friendly this centerpiece is. I also really love the table number and how they are just simply written on card stock and sitting in a slit of wood. So rustic and elegant.

This is the idea I had in mind. I plan to have two or three large trees that I can hang seating assignments on. I will alphabetize by last name.

Ring bearer and flower girl accessories

This is the flower girls hair crown I made. I actually found long and wired flowers, leaves and berries. Then I just wrapped it up and made the crown by overlapping the strand three times. I then tied some green ribbon to hang down the back of the flower girl.

I found this cute watering can for 2 bucks used. It was a forest green color, so I painted it white, and painted the tip blue. Just deciding if I should add any moss to the top or anything...

or maybe ask my mom to tool paint flowers on it. Or another idea I was thinking would be to tie ribbon inside the tip and have it hang down like water is coming out.

I can't wait to see my flower girls dress. Her grandma made it for her! It's going to match this watering can real well. Here is the moss wrapped ring bearers pillow before adding the ribbon tie onto it. I used left over moss from m centerpieces.

Wood burning decor

This project took me a few hours, but I love the results!!! I found a beautiful tree for inspiration, and went to town with a wood burner. The medium width, round tip was the best for me. After drawing my swirly tree, I went back and added shading and texture. This is my second wood burning project ever!

The tree quote I found online, and the song "I Wanna Grow Old With You" Sean sang to me when he proposed!
I wood burned hearts with our initials K + S on the front side, and 5-13-11 on the back. I was originally going to do these for favors, but after decided they would be cute as part of the table setting.

Paper flower bouquets!

Here are a couple pictures of the bridesmaid bouquets I finished! Found sticks and bamboo trimming for the stems, tied them with ribbon and hot glued the flowers on the ends. I used green felt circles to keep the flowers connected to the stems.

We had such great success, my family and I, we are now making more flowers of our centerpieces! Such a great money saver.

http://www.weddingtalk.co.cc/2011/01/18/do-it-yourself-eco-friendly-wedding-bouquet/

Some great flower bouquet ideas. This one even uses newspaper! Love it!

http://handmadepaperflowers.com/

What amazing paper flowers this company makes! Wish I could afford them, but They have some beautiful work. Check them out!

http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-wedding-challenge-2010-paper-flower-bouquets

Like round bouquets? Check out this blog above. They used a stirafome ball and made paper flowers. Then attached the flowers to stick and stuck the pins into the ball! Perfect idea!

http://wn.com/iris_(flower)

Learn how to make a paper iris flower origami style! Love this idea, might use it for my bouquet :-)

Ribbons

http://www.designmom.com/2011/04/ribbon-party-decorations/

We have been getting ribbons in the mail from friends and family. So many beautiful colors and sizes.... Sean and Leslie cut the ribbons yesterday and sewed loops in the top of them so we can have them drape at the back of the canopy! The canopy will be made out of bamboo from Sean's parents yard.

Wedding favors

I found some recycled bamboo coasters :-)

A candy table is in the works with brown paper bags stamped. Planning on incorporating some moss and maybe some tree bark as well. Might add some homemade cookies to the buffet as well.

Bridesmaid dresses

My two highest points of criteria when shopping for bridesmaid dress:

1. Cost

2. Multiple styles to fit everyones body type

Since I've done dance costumes all my life, I know what it's like having to wear something that doesn't really fit right, isn't flattering on your figure, or is just uncomfortable material. When shopping for my dance costumes for the kids I teach, I remember these factors and try to find costumes that they will hopefully be comfortable in. I had the same ideas when shopping for my bridesmaid dress. You want them to look "In Sync," but what about feeling comfortable and confident? I hope that with this multi-way dress from Victoria's Secret that I found, my bridesmaids can feel this way. At $73 bucks a dress, I thought that it was a pretty smokin' deal.

I'm obsessed with cowboy boots. They are comfy, and just soooo dang cute! When my sister-in-laws "to be" mentioned... bridesmaids in different cowboy boots, how could I say no!!! Half of my bridesmaids already have brown boots, the other half always wanted a pair. It's such a great idea. <3