no birdcage for me

I had had my heart set on an antique birdcage to hold the cards at our reception but when I found this metal basket, my feelings changed.



I fell in love with the idea of filling it with hay-like paper shred and even putting a few faux chicken eggs inside. I think I am going to add a card inside just to show everyone what it is for but I think the metal basket will go with the overall theme of our wedding reception. Vintage... Rustic... Shabby Chic... Fun.

By the way, I found the above basket at Hobby Lobby and saved 50%. I heart those deals... when ya would have paid full price for something but instead saved some of that precious wedding budget money. *grin* Yep, I really like that.

i heart milk glass vases

I have my own collection of these wonderful old vases and am going to mix these in randomly with my centerpieces.

I am going for a shabby chic, vintage, rustic vibe for our wedding this August. I like items that have been around a while and have been loved. Perfect sentiment in my mind for a wedding. Especially ours.

By the way, I am going to place fresh flowers in these vases to add to the ambiance.

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paper roses

Martha Stewart's line of wedding craft projects at Wal-Mart made a seriously excellent impression on this crafty wedding chick.

Whether a person purchases multiple sets or just one and then DIYs the rest from assorted materials, the tissue paper flowers will add the right touch of whimsy and charm to your special event.

In addition to making fantastic centerpieces, the tissue paper flowers could be gifted to your guests as favors or reminders of your special day.

Gather your supplies and call up your bridesmaids for a whirlwind evening of flower making sprinkled with memories of elementary school art class!