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January 5, 2012
{ and then she made …. }
Literature-inspired Table Numbers
Here’s a cute, simple idea for table numbers – and it’s actually really easy!
What you’ll need:
* A picture frame (any size will do – but make sure it’s large enough for guests to easily spot when they’re searching for their table!)
* Pages from a themed book (think: romantic literature, Dr. Seuss, etc)
* Scissors
* Double sided tape, glue or mod podge (it’s totally up to you!)
* Printer with black ink and paper or pre-made numbers and letters
How it’s done:
1. Disassemble your picture frame and if needed cut your page to fit in the frame
2. Tape, glue or mod podge your page onto the backing (I used mod podge)
3. Allow it to dry and print and cut out your number and letters
4. Place the number and letters on the page and put the frame over top to make sure you have enough space and it is centered.
5. Mod podge the number and letters on put in the frame and there you have a beautiful, custom table number!
Note:
You can also create similar table numbers using your favourite textured wallpaper, a gorgeous fabric, or even your own engagement photos (like this couple, who removed the ribbon and table number after their reception and gifted the photos to close family and friends!)
With love,
Jennifer
November 14, 2011
A special Thank You goes out to WG Krystle (who you’ll hopefully be hearing lots more about in the future!) for sharing this fabulous idea!!
This creative concept wedding invitation was originally found posted by Cristina Moralejo and found at WhatTheCool.com
August 23, 2010
Last night I met with an amazing couple who has asked me to help them polish and refine their final wedding-day details and coordinate their wedding day next month! While we chatted about the details of their big day and I was asking about Wedding Ceremony details, the Bride-To-Be mentioned some uncertainty about wedding ceremony programs. She knew she wanted to have programs at the ceremony, but she didn’t know what to include in the text and how to make / display them in a way that will suit their Eco-Chic / Green / Environmentally-friendly themed wedding (to be held next month at a local Conservation Authority).
I realized that, as a wedding planner and coordinator, I have the opportunity to see countless wedding program ideas and read/re-read dozens of program templates and wording ideas… but as a bride, most of you are creating these for the first time! I decided a blog post is in order to help out !
WeddingGirl Tip #1 – Less Programs
First and foremost, I always suggest that brides create one ceremony program per couple rather than one per person. I say this mainly because on the day of the wedding, I’m the one going through the ceremony space after the festivities, picking up (and throwing out) all the extra programs left behind. Definitely a waste of time and waste of money to have too many floating around!
WeddingGirl Tip #2 – Make Programs Interesting!
Standard wedding programs include the basic following information: Program Title (usually the Bride and Groom’s names), order of ceremony service, acknowledgement of ceremony participants, and special messages / notations.
Standard information includes a descriptive phrase (i.e. “Today I marry my best friend…) and the date, ceremony location and start time. Sometimes, music selections are listed (i.e.” Bridesmaids’ Processional, Pachelbel’s Canon”, or “Signing Of The Register, Ave Maria, performed by Cindy Smith – Sister of the Groom”).
Often, programs are concluded with instructions for the remainder of the day…. “While the Newlyweds take photos with their family, please make your way to the cocktail reception on the verandah”, or driving directions to the reception hall.
Personally, I prefer when ceremony programs are less formal, and more a reflection of the bride and groom (and wedding party) instead! I love to see programs that entertain guests while they are waiting for the ceremony to begin. This can include stories like How We Met, How He Proposed, or even Bride and Groom trivia! If you make multi-paged wedding program booklets, you can write about the reason for your theme / colour selection (i.e. Welcome to our Eco-Friendly, Green-Themed wedding….) and tell your guests about the reasons for the wedding planning choices you made or cultural traditions you are abiding by.
TIP: if your wedding ceremony location doesn’t have air conditioning, turn the multi-paged programs into personal fans!)
You can also include specific details about the following wedding reception, i.e. “To make us kiss during dinner, please give generously – all proceeds will go to the local Humane Society” (which promps guests to take some money out of the bank between ceremony and reception!). Some brides choose include wedding vendor details on the program as well, i.e. A Special Thanks To…. page.
For more details on wording for your wedding program, chat with your officiant (who can provide you with the Order of Service), and visit sites like THIS for lay-out and template details.
WeddingGirl Tip #3 – Create and Display with style!
Once you’ve settled on your program wording, make your programs reflect the overall theme of your wedding. Use similar colours and design (not forgetting to use a large enough type-font that even elderly guests can enjoy what you have to share!). If you’re planning a vintage themed event, embellish your programs with lace and pearls. For Eco-Friendly/Green weddings, use plantable paper or recycled products:
When your programs are created, displaying them at your ceremony can be just as unique and creative as the wording and design itself! Whether you choose to make a themed basket….
….. or you personally display each guest’s program on their chair……
… your wedding programs can become just as much an integral part of your ceremony decor as your floral altar arrangements and aisle runner!
If you have any questions about ideas for your wedding ceremony programs, feel free to send an email and ask away!!
Happy Planning!!
July 28, 2010
By: Shari Saysomsak
Dolcetto Designs is a relatively new online custom photo card business based out of the Niagara region, shipping all across Canada and the United States. We create modern custom invitations, announcements, thank you cards, etc. We are thrilled that our designs feature the beautiful photographic art of various photographers in the Niagara region, as well as across Canada. You are invited to visit our shop at www.dolcettodesigns.com
We are pleased to offer products to suit all budgets. We offer high quality post cards and fold over cards printed on card stock as well as cards printed on photo paper. We also offer the digital file, allowing the client to print as many copies of the image as they wish. This is the perfect solution for the DIY or bride on a budget.
One of the trends in wedding stationary is more customization. All of our designs can be fully customized. We work with clients one-on-one to ensure that each design is customized to meet their needs. We use your photo(s), colours, font choices, etc to create your perfect card. We can even adjust the layout to work with your photos and written details. Anything is possible. Therefore, if you have an idea we can create it!
The following are a few examples of ways that the “Laura and Shane” wedding invitation can be customized.
Photo cards are the perfect way to add that personal touch when thanking your guests. Sadly, thank you cards get the least attention when it comes to wedding stationary. When you give a photo thank you card, you are giving a keepsake to your guests, a lasting memory of your special day. It’s not surprising, that our photo thank you cards are the most popular item ordered. They’re a great way to give guests a sample of your wedding photographs, while saying thank you at the same time. The collage style is especially popular for destination weddings, since most of the thank you cards are going to people that weren’t at the actual wedding. A personal note of thanks can easily be written on the back of the photo. Another option is ordering fold over cards and writing your note of thanks in the inside. Photo cards are also the most appreciated thank you card, as guests love seeing photos of the bride and groom on their special day.
Ordering is easy and the turnaround time is fast. An electronic proof is always sent within 24 hours of ordering. From final proof approval, there is 48 hours until shipping for photo cards and 8 business days for card stock printed cards. The process is usually 1-2 days for digital designs.
We also have an extensive line of birth announcements, birthday invitations, etc.
Have a question or would like to chat? Shari can be reached by email at dolcettodesigns@gmail.com or by phone at 905-680-6284. All ordering can be done through our website at www.dolcettodesigns.com
June 9, 2010
By: TigerLily
My good friend is getting married this June. She’s excited, nervous, giddy – and her hands are seriously cramped. After three bridal showers and a pending bachelorette party, my pal was completely out of thank-you cards. And as an ambitious DIY-er, I decided to make some for her.
I went with an embossed look to keep it from looking too “handmade”. It’s fairly easy, fairly inexpensive, and fairly quick, especially if you have a fabulous mother to help you along. Even if you don’t, it shouldn’t take longer than a few hours. You can get all the materials at pretty much any craft store. I ended up spending about $30 for my supplies, but if you need to buy an embossing gun, you’ll have to add about $20 to that.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Blank greeting cards – you can get these in craft stores or paper/office supply stores, usually packaged with matching envelopes. Mine cost $6.00 for a package of 20 cards and 20 envelopes.
Rubber stamp – I actually used two for mine – the actual “Thank You” words and a decorative scroll to pretty it up. The price for rubber stamps varies – the bigger they are, the more expensive. They can be anywhere from $.99 to $15.00.
Stamping Ink – I used clear ink for mine, which was a tiny bit hard to see, but it didn’t show through the color of the embossing powder I chose, which was good. A pad of stamping ink costs around $5.00.
Embossing powder – This stuff comes in small vials that look like they won’t amount to much at all. You’ll actually be using very little, so one vial will be plenty. It comes in a variety of different effects – flat, metallic, and glitter. Watch out for metallic vs glitter – if you’re going for a fun, sparkly look, glitter embossing powder is great. If you want to avoid sparkle and are aiming more for shimmer, choose metallic. If you’re not looking for either, choose an embossing powder without any reflective properties and in a color that will stand out from the color of your cardstock. A vial of embossing powder costs around $5.00.
***If you choose a more translucent or pearlescent embossing powder, your ink will show through from below, so keep that in mind.***
Embossing gun – An embossing gun is a heating tool that melts embossing powder to create a raised, “embossed” effect. It uses a high amount of heat concentrated through a small space, so be careful – the stream of air that comes from its mouth is seriously hot! An embossing gun usually runs about $20.00, but they’re great fun!
Scratch paper – You’ll need to practice your stamping, sprinkling, and heating before you go to town on your actual cards. You’ll also need something to dump the excess embossing powder onto once you sprinkle it over your stamped ink, as well as something to funnel the powder back into the vial. I used a flat-edged pie plate, but a folded piece of paper would work just as well.
Elastic cord, large rubber band, or box – I tied my finished cards together with elastic cord, but you can use a large rubber band to hold them together (as long as it doesn’t curl them) or store them in a box. Bottom line: you want to protect these babies; you’ll work hard on them!
HOW TO:
*** Seriously, PRACTICE!*** PLEASE practice on some scratch paper, then move on to your actual card stock to make sure the embossing color/finish shows up the way you want it to.
Wasting precious card stock is not fun.
- Stamp – carefully stamp your design onto the card stock.
- Sprinkle – dust some of the embossing powder over the wet ink. It’s okay to use a lot – make sure you get all parts of the design covered.
- Shake – tip the excess embossing powder onto your “dumping plate”. Tap the edges of the card to get rid of all the loose powder. Sometimes it helps to flick the card with your fingers
- Heat – slowly heat the powdered stamp with the embossing gun. It will take a few seconds to heat up, then your image will melt and rise very quickly. Use an even, sweeping motion with the embossing gun so the texture is consistent over the entire image.
And you’re done!
These were a huge hit at my friend’s bachelorette party as well as at my own house – my fiancé loved them so much he decided that we’re going to make our own thank you cards too!
Happy crafting!
-TigerLily
September 16, 2009
Janie and Raymond, the winners of WeddingGirl.ca’s Wish Upon A Wedding Contest, visited Anne at Inviting Elegance the other day to choose their dream wedding invitations.
Inviting Elegance specializes in hand made invitations designed to the specific tastes and personality of the bride and groom – a rarity in the world of weddings. Inviting Elegance was created to offer engaged couples a beautiful alternative to the standard catalogue invitations and stationery. For the past five years, Anne has climbed the wedding industry ranks and she now sits at the very top of her class in creative custom stationary design.
As Anne puts it, “A wedding invitation needs to reflect more than the date and time. Your guests should look at your invitation and recognize your personality, style and the feeling of your upcoming wedding as well as your love for each other. Even the wedding verse should be special!”
Janie and Ray had the opportunity to view a variety of wedding invitations, to custom select the colours that would be represented on their own invites, and choose everything from the fonts to the verses Anne would use to invite their guests to be a part of their magical day. Ultimately, they chose a beautiful red with a lovely white, pearly, paper – a gorgeous verse, a beautiful font, and the photo of the two of them on their doorstep the minute they were delivered the news that they’d won a dream wedding! There really is not a more special way to share the moment with those they love, and Anne made it happen! Stay tuned for pictures of Janie and Ray’s beautiful invite, and visit InvitingElegance.ca for more examples of Anne’s amazing work!
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