Check out these beautiful photos of the feature table that we designed for Molly & Mark’s library wedding! Vintage letterpress blocks, antique typewriter ribbon tins, embossed leather-bound journals (see a close up of them here) wrapped in belly bands with their custom damask design, personalized hexagonal pencils, collected crystal jars and an authentic 1920s typewriter all came together to create an amazing focal point for their guests!
Photos courtesy of Zlatko Batistich.
We are buzzing with excitement for Molly and Mark’s vintage library wedding this weekend!
So, to give you a sneak peek – here is a picture of their favors: a beautiful, leather-covered journal with their damask wedding logo debossed on the front. Guests can use the journal to record thoughts, ideas or jot notes like they did back in the 1920s.
Looking forward to Sunday!
As we always say, guest favors must have one of the following purposes: something they can eat or something they will use. These adorable little packages from Party Beans are available in a bunch of different styles (my favorite are the glass jars) and filled with jelly bellys, M&Ms or mints! Customize the packaging by using a pre-designed logo or by uploading your own photo/art. And, the coolest part is you can even color coordinate your candy…you can choose up to 2 specific colors to go with your color scheme. YUM!
Not into candy? They also do breath strips and toothpicks!
The personalities of the financial controller bride and NYPD sergeant groom really shone through in their reception choices. Favors were scrolls noting that a donation was made in their guests’ name to the American Cancer Society in honor of Christina’s late mother. The featured dinner entree of Guinness-braised beef was inspired by their shared Irish heritage, their unique cake topper displayed their fiesty nature and their love was reflected in the romantic centerpieces consisting of giant hurricane vases filled with wine colored candles and classic rose petals in autumn hues surrounded in tealights.
Thank you to the happy couple for letting us be part of your special day! A warm congratulations from all of us at Brilliant Event Planning!
The personalities of the financial controller bride and NYPD sergeant groom really shone through in their reception choices. Favors were scrolls noting that a donation was made in their guests’ name to the American Cancer Society in honor of Christina’s late mother. The featured dinner entree of Guinness-braised beef was inspired by their shared Irish heritage, their unique cake topper displayed their fiesty nature and their love was reflected in the romantic centerpieces consisting of giant hurricane vases filled with wine colored candles and classic rose petals in autumn hues surrounded in tealights.
Thank you to the happy couple for letting us be part of your special day! A warm congratulations from all of us at Brilliant Event Planning!
Expand your wedding, event or company logo to coasters! In addition to customized stationary and napkins, have custom coasters printed for your event. This inexpensive detail will create a cohesive look for your party and will stick in the minds of your guests. Try Absorbent Ink or or Coasters for Less where they allow you to upload your own design or choose from a variety of templates. Pocketbook not an issue? Give custom tile coasters as part of your favors!
The day after your party, your guests are bound to be feeling a little under the weather.
Treat them to a Hangover Helper gift tote to help ease their pain. For those DIY Hosts: use a charming retro ice bag like the ones from Gal Pal below and fill it with things like: a packet of Excedrin, a bottle of water, a pretty sleeping mask, a package of crackers, sunglasses, coffee sachet or even bloody mary mix.
Don’t want to DIY? Check out the hangover kits at Home Wet Bar. Have your hotel deliver these while the reception is in full swing so your guests have it when they wake up the next morning!
Traditionally, cocktail hour is reserved for an open bar and passed appetizers. Why not change it up and offer some fun activities?
Face painting and friendship bracelet stations would be perfect for a casual, outdoor affair. Christmas parties could feature a make-your-own-ornament table filled with glue, pipecleaners and assorted craft materials. A pumpkin carving station or caramel apple bar with choose-your-own toppings would be great for an autumn affair. Unique activities during cocktail hour will be sure to have your guests excited to attend your next event!
A lovely trend that is coming more and more to the forefront is giving seed packets as favors! You can represent the bride/groom or new mom/dad’s heritage by giving out seeds from specific areas of the world. Irish families can use shamrock seeds, Dutch families with tulips, or the lotus flower for Chinese backgrounds. You can easily tack a sachel onto a meaningful poem printed on decorative paper for a more budget-friendly option. For those DIY brides out there: take it one step further and design your own seed packets with a photo of the happy couple. You can download a template here from Kodak
For hosts and hostesses with slightly deeper pockets, consider making your guests a small gardening pail that contains all they would need to plant your seeds. A patterned or plain silver bucket, a small trowel, some brightly colored gardening gloves and maybe a lemonade mix to keep them refreshed. Seeds are a great way to represent your family heritage to your guests!
A lovely trend that is coming more and more to the forefront is giving seed packets as favors! You can represent the bride/groom or new mom/dad’s heritage by giving out seeds from specific areas of the world. Irish families can use shamrock seeds, Dutch families with tulips, or the lotus flower for Chinese backgrounds. You can easily tack a sachel onto a meaningful poem printed on decorative paper for a more budget-friendly option. For those DIY brides out there: take it one step further and design your own seed packets with a photo of the happy couple. You can download a template here from Kodak
For hosts and hostesses with slightly deeper pockets, consider making your guests a small gardening pail that contains all they would need to plant your seeds. A patterned or plain silver bucket, a small trowel, some brightly colored gardening gloves and maybe a lemonade mix to keep them refreshed. Seeds are a great way to represent your family heritage to your guests!
