Posts Tagged ‘decoration’

There is nothing like adding drapes to create a special ambiance to your wedding. It is elegant, soft and breathtaking. We have come across Quest Dream Weddings and have fallen in love with their extensive portfolio. Offering fabrics in velour, poly-teq and sheer, it is clear why they are a leading provider in the draping industry.

“As an innovator in the drape rental field, Quest has the imagination and knowledge to create a show solution that is specifically tailored to meet the desire and vision of your production.”

 

This very simple and cool diy project was found at the Sunset Website, and it’s such a quick, easy way to jazz up your centerpiece vases. All it requires are cylindrical vases, your choice of placemats, and some craft wire.

According to Peter O. Whiteley, Sunset senior writer, the best types of mats for this diy project are made of reeds, slender pieces of bamboo, twigs, or other natural materials that roll up easily.

Most place mats measure about 14 by 19 inches, so select a vase that stands 12 to 13 inches tall and are about 4 inches wide.

To make your vase:

1.Test-wrap your mat around the vase and mark where the ends overlap.

2. Cut off the extra so the ends of the mat butt together or overlap just slightly.

3. Retie any strings that may be woven through to keep your mat from unraveling.

4. Roll the mat snugly around the vase. Join the ends together here and there with pieces of slender wire.

The mat will become a tight-fitting sleeve that you can slide off when it is time to clean the vase.

Don’t leave your cake table bare. Incorporate some décor from your event and create a beautiful showpiece.

Some tips for making your cake stand out:

Make sure you use the right size table. The smaller your cake, the smaller the table should be to avoid overshadowing.

Stick with your theme. The cake table will get plenty of attention so it should blend in well with all of the other elements of your wedding.

Spot lighting looks fabulous and gives a very dramatic effect. If you are using a lighting technician or if you can arrange for your table to sit directly under a light you will love the way your cake is highlighted.

Make it personal. If you would like to memorialize a special someone, you can definitely incorporate small items in their honor. Or if you and your groom have a moment in your lives together you want shared, use that as inspiration.

I saw these Pom-Poms listed on Ms. Stewart’s website and thought they would be worth trying out since they are cute, cheap, and not at all cheesy. They remind me of paper lanterns and would make a good substitute for them if you are looking to save money.

To make the hanging pom-poms, you’ll need tissue paper (8 sheets per hanging Pom-pom, 4 sheets per napkin pom-pom), monofilament and 24-gauge cloth-covered floral wire
I substituted colored ribbon for monofilament since I had it on hand and it accented the tissue paper color very nicely.

Hanging Pom-Poms.
1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue (a smaller size works fine).
2. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, creasing with each fold. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. Loop monofilament wire or ribbon around floral wire and tie to secure.
3. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.
4. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

Napkin Rings
With just a few changes, follow the same steps as the hanging pom-poms.
1. Stack four sheets of tissue. Cut a 10-by-5-inch rectangle, going through all layers. Make 3/8-inch-wide accordion folds.
2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, slip over center of tissue, and twist to secure. Trim ends of tissue.
3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.
4. Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure. For ribbon, simply tie ribbon around napkin so that it is secure but does not bunch and misshape the finished fold.

Overall, it took less than 10 minutes to make the pom-pom hang, and even less time to make the napkin ring. To make a total of 10 pom-pom hangs and 10 napkin rings, the cost would be around $20…not bad for a good dose of pretty. Just organize a favor and pom-pom craft night with your bridesmaids or girlfriends, and you’ll have lovely and tastful eyecandy for your event without blasting a hole in your budget. These are great for wedding, bridal shower, bachelorette party, or girls’ night celebrations.