Ask family members to send you a favorite picture of themselves and use it to create personalized frames as escort cards. Guests will then have to look for their picture to find what table they are at, then have a lovely frame as memorabilia. Add an extra touch by putting them in Monogrammed frames with your wedding date, or putting a picture of the bridal couple on one side and their photo on the other.
Incorporating planted trees are a great way for guests to always have a reminder of your special day. Small pots and soil are fairly inexpensive, do some searching for best prices on plants. These also make great centerpieces.
Incorporate handmade signs for an outdoor wedding, directional or welcoming are great ways to add personal touch!
If it is an appropriate month, and a small enough wedding, gather some family and friends, spend a day hand picking fresh flowers and placing them in ornate and small individual containers. Then place sporadically around your wedding. Remember: Will need water, and this will require being involved 24 hours prior to wedding. Be sure you won't stress!
Any unique item at your wedding should be easily found. A Cigar Bar is a great way to please the men in your party. Using wooden directional signs for an outdoor wedding makes the guest feel they are part of a large family gathering. It is good to make sure your guests enjoy your special day, just as much as you do!
The best way to let guests feel like they have entered a cozy family affair, hand write the dinner menu on a chalk board at the entrance. This will give guests an idea of what is on the menu (although you should ask on your RSVP as well), and add a special 'Thank you' for all those attending.
No matter what you choose as your DIY project, the most important thing is to be sure it reflects who you are as a COUPLE, and will not require any involvement at least 7 days prior to the wedding. If it does, be sure it is minimal and you have support. Time flies the last week before your wedding, and a DIY project should be because you enjoy it, not because you feel like you NEED to do it.
Happy Wednesday~
Shannon Lach
Wedding Director
The Events Company
shannon@theeventscompany.com
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