Seating Beyond Escort Cards

Jan 18th

by: Lauren

Instead of posting one single DIY project today, I decided to share this Seating Options board I created for a bride. I am a HUGE proponent of assigning table numbers to guests, because it eliminates so many possible problems that could possibly occur. However, there are so many more options to choose from for your seating other than just plain escort cards. Don’t get me wrong, escort cards are awesome, and so classy, but you can display them in SO many fun and unique ways!

Below are some examples of different ways to display your “escort cards”…and they are all very much DIY!

Row 1: Fence Post, Magnet Numbers, Genealogy Chart

Row 2: Twine, Apple Escort Cards, Buttons

Row 3: Escort Card Tree, Cloth Escort Cards, Chalkboard

Row 4: Old Door, Grass Display, Triangle Display

Row 5: Empty Window Pane, Cloth Tags

Row 6: Pinwheels, Frames, Apples

So, which one is your favorite? I’m going to be honest, I really can’t decide which one I like the most. I think the magnetic board with the actual numbers is pretty cool though!

Friday Freebies: Aqua Table Numbers

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Jan 15th

by: Lauren

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I’m SO excited to finally be able to provide an {ELD} printable! Today’s freebies are table numbers, thanks to Amanda of An Occasional Design.

Amanda created these table numbers in combinations of white and aqua and black and aqua, with the numbers going all the way up to 12. They will print best on 5×7″ cardstock, and you can display them any way you want! Just click on the links below the examples to download the full files!

White and Aqua Table Numbers

Black and Aqua Table Numbers

Both of these designs can pertain to very different styles of weddings, which is great! If there’s anything in particular that you would like to see as a printable, let me know! Whether it’s colors or a certain style of design, I’ll do my best to get it made!

Paper To Love: Tofu Paper Co.

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Jan 14th

by: Lauren

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I recently realized that I haven’t done ANY posts about paper products in quite some time! This is so very odd for me, because I am absolutely obsessed with paper products. {Fun fact: I actually started off blogging with the desire to design paper goods, but discovered a deeper passion for the actual events!}

In case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m kind of addicted to Twitter, and I love all of my “Twitter friends” as if I’ve really truly met them before and had dinner with them. I know, it’s kind of weird, but it’s the truth, and that’s what I do- tell the truth. So, one of my “Twitter friends” is Mandy Sparks, the owner of Tofu Paper Co., which is a vegan design company specializing in paper goods. They use soy ink and recycled paper on all of their products, which if you ask me, is quite a feat and oh-so-admirable!

Tofu Paper Co. has recently started a new custom invitation line, the Petite People Wedding Collection. The Petite People Wedding Collection is a custom design collection that is SO whimsical and fun! Brides send in a photo of themselves and their grooms, and can even send photos of their wedding dress, colors, and wedding theme. Tofu Paper Co. will create custom “Petite People” to resemble the bride and groom, including dress details, hairstyles, and even jewelry!

How incredibly cute are these?! Absolutely perfect for a fun, casual wedding! Definitely something I imagine would be a perfect fit for a “green” wedding! I still find it incredibly awesome that they use soy ink and recycled paper. I honestly didn’t even know that there was such a thing as soy ink, so you can imagine my excitement when I heard this! Who knew about this awesome green printing and didn’t tell me about it??

Real Wedding by Gina Leigh Photography

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Jan 13th

by: Lauren

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A few months ago I helped Melissa DiStefano of Masterpiece Weddings with a wedding in Gainesville. I was so excited when I discovered that Gina Leigh, a local Tampa Bay photographer, was there shooting Kristina and Darren’s wedding! I had JUST met her a few weeks prior, and it was awesome to be able to work with her! I’ve seen her a few more times since Kristina and Darren’s wedding, and she is truly a breath of fresh air.

My words don’t even need to explain how beautiful Gina’s work is…just see for yourself!

These two were SO incredibly in love. People always say, “You could see the love in their eyes”…well this was definitely the case. Oh and is the color combination not FABULOUS?!

What makes Gina Leigh Photography even more special is that for most of her shooting, she uses strictly film. Gina is one of the few photographers left that use film, and the beauty of it has truly been forgotten. You really should go over to Gina’s website to see more of her amazing work! She just started up a new blog too, and it is of course absolutely exquisite…pure eye candy! Thank you for sharing this gorgeous wedding Gina!