Take a wine bottle and add sand to it. Add the cork back to the bottle and stick a wire/place card holder through the cork. Use this to hold up your table numbers!
Cut a cork width-wise into sections. Burn or paint the initials of the couple into the pieces. Glue these pieces to a grape vine and wrap it around the napkins.
Leave corks and vases at each table with markers and pens. Have the guests add a small note and their name on the cork and leave in the vases. This can be saved for years in your own home!
Tie a candle with beautiful ribbon/flowers around the bowl for a great effect at gift table or dessert table
“The Chirpy” - When used on a water bottle, the ‘chirping’ sound could signify that the toasts, or announcements are going to begin; also a good souvenir that comes in a variety of colors!
Add sunglasses for fun! Maybe the couples’ future is so bright, they need shades! Especially great for outdoor events.
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DIY Wedding Send-Offs
MATERIALS:
WEDDING RIBBON SEND-OFFs
Ribbon in your favorite colors (Variety of color, with cream under each color)
Craft dowels 12” long by ¼” diameter
Hot glue and glue gun
Self-adhesive rhinestones in strips
½” mini jingle bells
Either galvanized buckets or another cute method of displaying these
Fabric scissors
BIRDSEED
Cylindrical test tubes with cork tops
Colorful birdseed
Funnel (or make one out of paper)
Labels to make a sign that says “Toss me” or “Shower me” to stick onto the test tubes.
Ribbon ¼” or smaller width
SPARKLERS
Brown craft paper cardstock
Rough-grit sand paper – 1 sheet (can use 60 grit)
Scissors
Washi tape
Double-sided tape
Stickers that are printable
Hole punch
Small wood matches
Sparklers
DIRECTIONS:
WEDDING RIBBON SEND-OFFs
Take one of the colored ribbons with one cream ribbon and measure 18”-24” long and cut using fabric scissors.
Attach the two ribbons with hot glue at the end of the dowel. You only need to make one full rotation around the dowel to secure the ribbon.
Take the rhinestone strip and wrap it around the ribbon at the top of the dowel. If you have trouble with the self-adhesive not sticking, add a bit of hot glue.
Take the hot glue and attach the mini jingle bell to the stop of the dowel.
Complete this process with all colors of ribbon that you have.
Put all of your Wedding Ribbons in a cute display case, and enjoy your gorgeous ribbon send off!
BIRDSEED
Fill tubes using a funnel. Leave about ½” at the top.
Replace the cork stopper once birdseed is in the tube.
Create stickers with directions of what to do! Add these stickers to each tube.
Tie a ribbon around the top and secure with a knot.
Put all of your tubes in a cute display and enjoy your fun birdseed send-off!
SPARKLERS
Cut your craft paper cardstock into 3”x3” squares.
Punch holes in the top and bottom middle of the square.
Add your sticker in the top right corner of the square.
On the left side of the square, use your washi tape to secure one match.
Cut strips of the sand paper to fit across the bottom of the square.
Secure the sandpaper to the square using double sided tape.
Add each sign to a sparkler, going through one hole at the bottom with the square on the front side and holes on the backside, then go through the top hole.
Set your sparklers up in a cute display for your guests and enjoy a very electric and bright send-off!
Lay out veil over photo. (Tip: Look at your photo and see where the focus is. Condense the veil in the area not in focus, then spread out a thin layer over where the focus of the photo is)
Carefully pin the veil in place.
Place in frame.
SHADOW BOX
Secure the veil in place against foam core using decorative pins.
Place photo in frame and place in shadow box. Secure photo using TBD.
Place any other sentimental piece from your wedding you would like to display and secure using TBD.
Crates; amount will depend on how tall you would like the mailbox to be
Wood glue
Mailbox
Spray paint
Faux flowers
Detailing of choice; stencil, vinyl lettering, etc.
Hot glue
DIRECTIONS:
Spray Paint the crates in any color you like; they can also be painted with regular acrylic paint
Once the crates are dry, glue them together with wood glue to create the base of the mail box
Spray paint the mailbox in the desired color(s); allow to dry
Glue on fake flowers; you can cover as much of the mailbox as you like
Add on any detailing to the side; such as a vinyl “happily ever after” or a stencil with a similar saying
Create a sign on the mailbox flag that says gift cards; this can be done freehand; with a stencil; or a printed out piece of paper with the writing “gift cards” on it or “love notes
Another option is to have a frame next to the mailbox with the sign “gift cards” or “love notes”
Attach the mailbox onto the top of the stand made with the crates; secure with glue for safety
Decorate the inside of the crates with detailing like frames with pictures, flowers, family heirlooms, etc.
Tips:
Have items in the bottom crate that are heavy, to weight it down for safety
Real flowers could be used on the day of the wedding; ask your florist for the best way to incorporate them into the decorations
Use any colors you like to go with the theme of the wedding
Place the mailbox where your guests get their name places for seating; this is the easiest way for them to find it
Paint the outside of the box as desired; allow to dry completely.
Create the pillow for the inside of the box by cutting the fabric into a circle; sizing will depend on the size of container you have, for a small one, a 7 inch diameter circle should be good.
Do a running stitch with your needle and thread, creating large stitches, all around the circle.
Place some polyfill in the center of the circle, then pull the thread to tighten the thread; this should cause the circle to gather and create a small pillow.
Stitch across the bottom and secure with a double knot to hold in the polyfill.
Flip over, as the smooth size will be the top, and sew a piece of ribbon into the center of the pillow; is will secure the ribbons once they are on.
Simply place the pillow into the box.
Use a paint pen to write whatever you like on the top and in the top of the container.
"Mr. & Mrs" Ring Box
Stain the entire box with the wood stain; allow to dry completely.
Use a paint pen to write whatever you like on the top and in the top of the box.
Use glue to add the moss into the bottom of the box, this is where you will lay the rings, so you want to make sure it is filled nicely.
Buy flip flops in varying sizes and organize. Tip: Buy flip-flops in bulk from the dollar store or online
Place each pair of flip flops together with the bottoms facing each other.
Tie ribbon around flip flops into a bow. You can also buy a premade bow and attach that to one of the pairs.
Place flip flops in drawers and on top of table.
Organize flip flops so each drawer or area has the same size flip flops. You don’t want guests to waste time trying to sort through the different sizes.
Customize table for wedding and make personal with signs like “When Your Feet Get Sore, Grab a Pair and Dance Some More!” or “A Little Treat for Your Dancing Feet.”
Add any other decor that will go with your wedding theme: flowers, candles, vases, etc.
If you have extra flip flops, have bridesmaids pass them out at the end of the night.
For the women’s glasses, attach the ribbon and tulle to the bottom with a glue gun to create the same look as a dress. You can scrunch up the tulle for extra volume. For the bridesmaids, use pink. For the bride, use white.
Add rhinestones and any other embellishments you would like to complete the look.
For the men’s glasses, attach a matching bow to their ladies (so in this case, add a white bow to the Groom’s glass, and a pink bow to the Groomsmen’s glasses).
Add any embellishments you would like!
Voila! Raise a toast to your cute new bridal party champagne flutes!
Pick fabric (either tulle or organza). We will be using tulle and scalloped lace beaded material.
Decide whether you want a crown/headpiece or a simple comb in the back to hold the veil. We will be doing one of each.
Decide size of veil that you would like. I've attached the different lengths that are popular in a photo chart. We will be doing two different lengths: fingertip and elbow.
Collect the embellishments you would like to use. We will be using beads, feathers and flowers (boho is generally things you find naturally occurring in the world/earth).
Using your desired headpiece and add tulle to it using hot glue and a needle and thread.
Add your embellishments with using hot glue and a needle and thread.
Wrap several lengths of bailing wire around lip of open mason jar. Slip a short length of wire through the wrapped lengths and create a curved hanging handle.
Loop rope around handle and tie off with wire.
Place some moss in jar, place candle in. Hang by rope.
Version 2
Drill a small hole in lid of mason jar. Pull rope through and tie a knot.
Add moss and candle.
Screw lid on and hang.
Prepping Bottles
Clean bottle and remove labels
Use glass cutter to score the bottle where you want it to separate
Dip in hot and then cold bath until glass separates
CHANDELIER CHOICE: You can use an old chandelier, but one second hand, or find a new one online for less than $70.
MOUNT WREATH ON THE CHANDELIER BEFORE ATTACHING FLOWERS: You can clearly see empty spaces where you need to fill in with flowers.
SOAK THE FOAM FORM OASIS FOR 20 MINUTES: Bubbles will form while soaking. Wreath is finished soaking when bubbles cease. Let drip dry for a minimum of 2 hours before attaching to chandelier. The foam wreath should have enough water in it to “feed” the flowers for at least 24 hours.
USE BINDING WIRE TO ATTACH THE FOAM WREATH TO THE CHANDELIER: “Binding Wire” is a wire that has a special coating that will conform to your chandelier while preventing the wire from scratching or rusting your chandelier. You can find binding wire for $3.00 at any craft or garden store. Wrap the binding wire around your foam wreath and the chandelier. Twist the wire to itself for the length of 3 inches and cut off with wire cutters. Hide the wire by bending it back into the foam wreath.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE GAUGE OF YOUR BINDING WIRE: The gauge of your wire will determine the ability to hold the weight or your flowers. For example, if the gauge of your wire holds 20 pounds and there are six points at which your flowers are bound to the chandelier, you can apply a total of 120 pounds of flowers to your wire.
TIPS FOR MAKING ATTACHING THE FLOWERS EASIER: Prepared flowers ahead of time and them in a bucket that is handy for when you are ready to attach them to the wreath form.
PREPARE FLOWERS BEFORE ATTACHING THEM TO FLORAL WREATH FORM: Cut the stems apart from the flowers. “Spray” roses by peeling the rose petals back to make them look like they are at full bloom. You can even paint them with flower paint to add more depth of color. Flower paint is available at any craft or garden store.
ATTACHING FLOWERS TO THE FLORAL FOAM OASIS: The beauty of the floral foam wreath is all you have to do to secure the flowers is to stick the stem into the foam and they flower will stay in place.
ARRANGING THE FLOWERS: Start with the greenery first as a foundation. You can make the greenery to cascade down from the chandelier. Next place the larger flowers: the hydrangeas, the peonies, and then the roses. Then place the smaller flowers to fill in the empty spaces. Don’t be afraid to use silk flowers! The pros use silks all the time! Fake silks last forever and will save you money! Find the wedding floral arrangement of your dreams at The Hidden Garden, HiddenGardenFlowers.com.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCED DO YOU SUGGEST PUTTING TOGETHER THE FLORAL CHANDELIER? The life of the chandelier depends on the flowers chosen. Put the chandeliers together at least 2 hours before the event. Keep a spray bottle handy and spray the flowers with cool water often in order to keep your flowers fresh, especially if you live in a hot climate.
ATTACHING CHANDELIER CRYSTALS: Use common fishing line, or “monofilament”. Tie one end of
the fish line to the crystal with any secure knot and secure the other end to a
floral pick. Push the floral pick into the floral foam wreath oasis. Vary the
length of the fishing wire to create levels at which the crystal can hang. The
lights on the evening of the event will dance off of the crystals. Swarovski can
be found at DreamtimeCreations.com, where you can find 30,000 crystals, beads and tools
in stock and ready to ship!
HOW MUCH DO WE SAVE BY DOING THIS OURSELVES? If you were to pay a professional florist to do this it would cost upwards of $500, for just the service alone! That doesn’t include the materials! We made our chandelier for under $100! Paying for the flowers and materials yourself literally saves you hundreds of dollars!