I am constantly told by brides that come into the showroom that they find it hard to come up with new ideas on how to personalize the normal wedding traditions...from seating cards to centerpieces, it gets harder and harder to make your wedding unique and give it your personal touch. I have found a few unique options that I thought I would share. After all, no two couples are alike, so no two weddings should be either!
DIY Escort Card Display
Cut a poster of what ever theme you like - be it a an engagement photo or a city scape, into rectangles and add guests' names in small print beneath each section. Mount an identical poster beneath it so that the image will remain visible when guests take their cards. You can then keep the intact poster after the wedding to hang in your house.
Cut a poster of what ever theme you like - be it a an engagement photo or a city scape, into rectangles and add guests' names in small print beneath each section. Mount an identical poster beneath it so that the image will remain visible when guests take their cards. You can then keep the intact poster after the wedding to hang in your house.
Personalized Table Numbers
Instead of chronological table numbers, name each table a number that means something special to you. For example, 1,911 is the number of days you have been together as of your wedding date.
A Green Guest Book Option
Use river rocks in the place of a traditional guest book. Guests are asked to sign rocks, which can later be used in the new couple's garden.
Vase Variations
Gone are the days of matching centerpieces. A variation of size shape and content make for a much more interesting table display. Vary the combinations from table to table and keep the colour monochromatic for continutity throughout the room.
Instead of chronological table numbers, name each table a number that means something special to you. For example, 1,911 is the number of days you have been together as of your wedding date.
A Green Guest Book Option
Use river rocks in the place of a traditional guest book. Guests are asked to sign rocks, which can later be used in the new couple's garden.
Vase Variations
Gone are the days of matching centerpieces. A variation of size shape and content make for a much more interesting table display. Vary the combinations from table to table and keep the colour monochromatic for continutity throughout the room.
Duo Seating Cards
Use colour or design to help servers during the dinner service.
The colour of the illustration can indicate the guest's meal choice.
Stretch Your Guest List
For smaller receptions or to make your seating arrangement stand out, use long rectangular tables. Guests can be seated on both sides around the perimeter of the space but remeber to leave openings at each end for easy access. Place your dance floor in the middle so everyone can see the festivites. Accent the length of the tables with long rectangular vases filled with short cut flowers.
Seating Chart Display
Display your seating chart so that it won't blow away by mounting it on a board, mirror or in this case an antique window pane. It can then be fastened to an easel so you your guests can easily see it.
Floral Heights
Lanterns don't always have to be used to house candles. Group lanterns filled with flowers and hang inside tents on hang from tree branches. Mark your aisle with lanterns on shepherd hooks or hang in varying heights to mark the area where the ceremony will take place. They can be moved easily and provide more decor at the reception.
Put a Spin on Your Guest Book
In lieu of a traditional guest book, have your guests use a metallic pen to sign a record of your first dance song.
Drama for Less
Use groups of tealights or votives in patterns or rows on long rectangular tables for lots of ambience. Create drama by using tall vases with coloured water and floating candles without the added cost of flowers.
Use groups of tealights or votives in patterns or rows on long rectangular tables for lots of ambience. Create drama by using tall vases with coloured water and floating candles without the added cost of flowers.
Mix it Up
Though monochromatic looks are still popular, style concious couples have been switching things up a bit. Going with three hues is a big trend. One of the best ways to do it? Have half of the reception tables feature large centerpieces showcasing flowers in all three colours, while the other half can hold trios of mini arrangements - one in each colour. It looks luxe but is actually easy on your budget. The smaller arrangements will cost less than if you had the same large arrangement on every table. Even if you prefer one colour, mixing the heights of centerpieces remains a major trend; it helps add to the wow factor of your reception. Drawing the eye to different levels creates a flow throughout the room, which gives your reception lots of visual interest.
Though monochromatic looks are still popular, style concious couples have been switching things up a bit. Going with three hues is a big trend. One of the best ways to do it? Have half of the reception tables feature large centerpieces showcasing flowers in all three colours, while the other half can hold trios of mini arrangements - one in each colour. It looks luxe but is actually easy on your budget. The smaller arrangements will cost less than if you had the same large arrangement on every table. Even if you prefer one colour, mixing the heights of centerpieces remains a major trend; it helps add to the wow factor of your reception. Drawing the eye to different levels creates a flow throughout the room, which gives your reception lots of visual interest.
