All Posts Tagged With: "Wedding Favors & Gifts"
Erika, over at Delphine, let me know that ForYourParty.com is offering 15% off all orders over $50…this means that you can pick up your favorite fans, coasters, matches, the works at a great discount. Just enter DEL08 when checking out. It’s the details that really count people, so make sure you really look through the site. They partner with SO many talented designers, it’s hard not to fall in love with just about everything!
Genealogy Charts by Melangerie
Thanks to the recommendation from Amy Atlas, we are chatting about the amazingness that is coming out of Brooklyn-based design firm Melangerie. And, their newly launched Genealogy Charts are just so incredibly cool, I had to share…
From the horse’s mouth…
“Wedding genealogies are customized charts, similar to a family tree, that detail the relationships of the bride and groom to all of their wedding guests. Great for the cocktail hour and receptions, these charts fill guests in on who’s a friend from childhood, a neighbor, a family member, and more.
Today’s featured Amy Atlas table had THE cutest silhouette boxes (and signage and candy bar wrappers) to add to the charm of her already perfect design and I just had to know who was behind these little gems. Turns out, it’s Melangerie…a NY based design company that specializes in bespoke gifts, chic memorabilia and event details for all types of occasions. Weddings included!
When one of their clients wanted to surprise her friend with a flower arranging class, Melangerie crafted this handmade paper flower bouquet that announced the lessons on an attached note. So cute!
We have so many elegant, pretty DIY projects on SMP, I thought it was about time for a really fun, whimsical project. How cute are these Gumball Favors?
Materials
Clear flat bottom candy bags which can be purchased in bulk from candy store
Lots of gum balls (about 10 per bag). They can be color specific to your wedding! We purchased ours from gumballs.com
White labels to fit the width of the bag
Clear tape
Instructions
1. You can have your labels designed or you can design them yourself using a program like Microsoft Publisher or Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
Happy Halloween everyone! For all of you brides out there that are looking for a little “fabulous” now that you are too old to trick-or-treat, I thought these adorable brownie pops might just be the answer! I found them via Amy Atlas, though the original source is Brownie Pops. Check out all of their offerings as these pops barely scratch the cuteness surface!
DIY Project - Custom Block Prints
This DIY project is strictly for those of you who have a steady hand and some serious patience. BUT, if you can pull it off, I think that it’s such a great gift for your guests…a custom block print inspired by your own unique personalities.
From the bride…
My amazingly artistic fiance, Josh Lowe did three block prints for our upcoming wedding on November 1, 2008. A landscape of where we are getting married for the save-the-date, a nest for the invitation and a graphic carving of the word Love on notebooks for our favors. We wanted our paper goods to feel like little pieces of art that we hope will end up in frames. They are all different and unique and really set the tone for our rustically elegant diy wedding.
I never would have thought to make these but once I saw them, I knew I had to share. Sprinkled on guests tables and around the reception, these customized “message marbles” are perfect little take aways for guests.
Materials:
Flat clear marbles about 1 inch round (I found some at Target) Printer Computer with Word or InDesign (I found InDesign worked well) Different colored paper (if desired) 1 inch hole puncher Decoupage glue Poly Brush
Step 1: Format and design what you want the marbles to say or look like. Make rows of circular templates with images or words. My flat marbles were about 1 inch round so I made the templates a little smaller. I chose to use different wedding related words with a nice border, but you could use your imagination for the designs.
DIY Project - Bundt Cake Favors
I heart these little bundt cake wedding favors…so cute packaged in their pretty green boxes and adorned with a little note! They make the perfect favor!
Materials
Recipe for bundt cakes on allrecipes.com bundt cake pans Favor Boxes purchased at Michaels Blank Labels
Instructions
1. Make Bundt Cakes
1 package of yellow cake mix 1 package of instant lemon pudding mix(3 ounces) 3/4 cup of orange juice 4 eggs
Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Grease the mini bundt cake pans ( bought at my local Target store) -Stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Pour the orange juice, oil, eggs and lemon extract. Beat on low speed until blended.
Inspired by an Amy Butler design, these DIY wrist corsages are so stinking pretty. Adorable for bridesmaids or flower girls…OR you could use them to tie up napkins on guest’s place setting! Too cute!
Materials
Strips of Fabric Iron Sewing Machine/Thread/Needle Hot Glue Gun Pretty Strips of Ribbon
Instructions
1. Cut a 4×18 inch strip of fabric - you may need to play with the width and length to get the look you are going for.
DIY Project - Custom Covered Jewelry Boxes
This is a really great DIY project that you could incorporate solely for the people you love…custom covered jewelry boxes. PERFECT gift for bridesmaids!
And here is the step-by-step!
Materials
Needle and Thread Fabric Stuffing/cotton balls Fabric Pen/pencil for marking Scissors Glue Ribbon / Pin / Jewel / Embellishments for the box Glue brush (optional, but makes things easier)
Notes: I used bookmaking glue because it dries very quickly. However Mod Podge (available at most craft stores) works just as well. Any glue that dries clear and doesn’t cause the paper to wrinkle, or add too much bulk will work.
This set of breast cancer awareness inspired favors was shot by Jen Fariello, whose clients were married in October of 2007. The bride’s mother lost her battle with cancer, so it was a way for her to remember her mother while supporting the fight…
Aside from the fun color palette and the touching favors…I love the photographs. The first one is so dreamy and ethereal…it speaks so much to Jen’s talents!
Wooden Thank You Notes by Paloma’s Nest
I have written about the amazingly lovely work over at Paloma’s Nest before…but I noticed that she recently updated her shop with THE CUTEST stuff. The wooden thank you notes are absolutely brilliant, the pretty gift bags and wooden gift boxes, the hand-stamped textiles…oh my! I could go on and on!
And, I haven’t let go of my love for Caroline’s perfect little ring bowls and now, her absolutely gorgeous heirloom bowls. She has so many beautiful pieces, each one crafted by hand with TLC. I love that.
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Today, I am going to share more of the weddings from the table settings that we featured last week, but before we do, I wanted to put up a reminder to get your DIY contest entries in this week!
The prize for the winner, which will be chosen by myself and a small panel of blogging judges, will be $500 to the store where you are registered. If your wedding has passed, this is a great way to complete your registry!
Okay, like I mentioned in today’s earlier post, Amy Atlas has been lovely enough to offer up her tips on designing your own dessert table. Since these fabulous tables are becoming more and more popular for weddings of every budget, I thought you guys would eat this up…
Amy’s Sweet Tips for a Fabulous Dessert Table…
Take something that inspires you and create your dessert table around it. It could be as simple as the design on your wedding invitation. For example, you can have your cake designer re-create the design on your cake, or you can incorporate that same pattern into a crafting element such as a banner.
Wedding Details by Love Life Images
This next set of wedding details is gorgeous. Sent to me by Love Life Images, each touch is understated and a completely elegant way to infuse personality into your affair…
Top Image…how decadent and yet completely appropriate are those bottles of limoncello. Perfect for a late Summer, outdoor cocktail hour.
Second Image…Elegant starfish make perfect favors and keepsakes for your guests.
Third Image…love, love, love these innovative place card holders. Tiny ceramic vases filled with branches serve as both a favor and a place card.
