Add A Little Color...

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Now everyone has their own style, but I've been seeing recent weddings where no color is present. It's a simple white table cloth, no flowers, no candles, the only color on the table is the spilled red wine stains left on the tablecloth.  Some may say extravagant flowers or decor isn't in their budget, but I'm here to tell you that it is possible on a budget. Lets look at the examples above....

Look how colorful those tables make such a statement and when you look closer you see that the flowers sit in simple mason jars, El Pato tomato sauce cans, and even empty Cholula hot sauce bottles. Also note that there isn't alot of flowers, each arrangement only has 3 flowers and they are very inexpensive flowers. However at least having some color on the tables transform the simple white table cloths into a colorful reception.

The second example is a bit extravagant, but look at all the colors the florist adds together to make this arrangement truly unique, I'm not staying this has to be on every table, maybe it is a arrangement that sits are the entrance of your event.  The third example is from the same wedding what I wanted to focus on instead of having pedals sprinkled all over the aisle, try putting them into a unique design, or have them be in the initials of the couple.

The fourth example I love, what a simple touch that is so memorable. A old suit case filled with with crayons and a wedding color book. Let me tell you this is VERY inexpensive, it provides color and adds to the decor and it will help entertain the kids for awhile.

Lastly the fifth example, look at all the colors that combined. Wine colored table cloths, green chair bows, pink flowers, simple tall vases with sticks, as well as white plates and green napkins. I love how they weren't afraid to use multiple colors, they broke the idea that you have to use white table cloths. I also love the sticks in the tall vases, yes I'd be cool if those vases were filled with colorful flower arrangements, however the sticks provide height to the tables, they are unique and most of all inexpensive and add to the rustic outdoor decor.

No more excuses for no flowers or decorations at your event, cause I'm hear to help you with suggestions that are cost friendly and unique.

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So I've been asked a lot lately about wedding books, people tend to be getting away from having guests sign a wedding book. So I decided to find some ideas.  I'd also like to share a few other ideas I've seen.  First I'll talk about the ideas on the blog, the wish tree I think is a great idea and it adds to the reception decorations. Just have guest place their tag on the tree after writing the couple some well wishes. 

Another fun idea for a outdoor is for guest to sign rocks, then place the rocks in a clear vase, this can be something to then decorate your home with. It is something significant and meaningful that also adds decoration to your reception as well as something to put in a living room or kitchen in your home.

The wine bottles are fun. If it is large wedding you could have a few bottles, then have it to be a tradition to open a bottle on each anniversary.  I'd be worth investing in good bottles of wine to open over the next 5 years of marriage, not only would the bottle be a special treat but looking over all the names would be a great way to remember your special day.

Lastly, a few ideas I've seen that are fun are coffee table books. Simply buy a coffee table book of a place that's special to the couple, like where they are honeymooning, where they got engaged, their favorite sports team, etc. Place the coffee table book at the reception and have guest sign away, then it is something you can always display at your home.

Another idea I think was great was from my friend Kari and Cam's wedding, they had lived in a ski town and they got old wooden skis and had guest sign the wooden skis, that can then be displayed in their home. They are meaningful to them as well as something they will always hold on to.

Who needs the traditional wedding book, when you can created other fun ideas.