Hello everyone!

I'm a bridesmaid for a friend who will be getting married on July 31st. She is having a couple of Irish traditions throughout her wedding and asked me to be in charge of one – decorating the horseshoe!

Here is more on the tradition incase you've never heard of it : The Horseshoe has long been a symbol of good luck in cross-cultures. Irish tradition has it that a horseshoe given as a wedding gift to the bride and groom and kept in their home will bring them good luck. The horseshoe must always be hung like the letter “U,” so that the luck doesn't “drip out.”

Along with this tradition, the horseshoe is decorated by the friend(s) of the bride and groom with no input from them. So, I'm kinda on my own with this. I have no clue how to decorate a horseshoe that would look very nice for her wedding. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I can decorate a horsehoe with some style?

Here are some details concerning her wedding. The colors are white and clover green with a little gold. The ceremony and reception are being held in her Mother's backyard which is very nice and spacious enough for the event. The feel of the wedding is really simple, elegant yet intimate. Only close family and friends are invited. If you need any more details, let me know!

I'm really lost and would love some suggestions! Thank you!

Wow, I just did a Google image search and there are a lot of BADLY decorated horseshoes!

Here's one I found that I liked:

Once, for party decorations/favors I spray painted horseshoes gold or silver or bronze. They really looked great. I strung some beads on some heavy-duty beading wire and attached thru the top holes in the horseshoe (for hanging). They turned out pretty cute. The type & color of beads will determine the level of gaudiness desired (or not!).

I really like the picture of the decorated horseshoe above!  You can probably find a lot of the materials to decorate at a craft store, like Michaels.  You could add flowers to match ones used in the wedding for a splash of color.  And I think a thick satin bow would add some elegance. 

Here is an example of a horseshoe that is simple and can be used as a base for you to make more elaborate, if you choose…

http://www.bridesvillage.com/western-affection-horseshoe.html

Good luck!  I'm sure yours will turn out beautifully!

I like a good old fashioned rusty horseshoe. But thats me. I am a man after all. 

and I live in the SouthWest, where a good old fashioned rusty horseshoe is easey to come by.

just chiming in. apologies for non-sequitor opinions.

yours,

corvas

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