WEDDING | SHOWER | DECOR [Part 2]

Here is where I started to really have fun with our decor!  I wanted to personalize everything I could to make sure our shower was fun and memorable for our guests.

WEDDING | SHOWER | DECOR  [Part 2]

I have a background in graphic design - so I decided to design the table cards, table numbers, dessert signs, and hanging banner for the head table myself.  Many of these were very simple and easy for anyone to do.  Here's what I came up with!

TABLE | CARDS

We had about 50+ guests who RSVP'd for our shower, so to make things easier we decided to do assigned tables.  I had the idea to create a template on VistaPrint where I could have them all printed out the same, and then write in each guests name and specific table.  VistaPrint has Folded Business Cards that worked perfectly for this project (250pc for $14.99).  I used the front of the card for the guest name/table number - and then used the bottom of each card to give each guest useful information about our upcoming wedding that they could store in their wallet!  Here's what they looked like:

TABLE | NUMBERS

Using the Dollar Tree once again, I found small black and gold photo frames that I thought would be cute to display the table numbers.  Then all I had to do was print out each table number to fit the frame.  (If you create the documents as a photo/JPEG, when you go to print them, it should give you a size option of 8x10, 3x5, etc)  Here's what we used:

 

SWEET | TABLE 

When we sent out the invitations, we encouraged any of our guests who were up for it, to bake and bring their favorite baked dessert (cookies, brownies, etc) ...which was a great excuse to use those Pinterest recipes we all save!  I printed out cards for people to write down what the dessert was and who baked it.  I also had a "Candy Bar" as part of the desserts.  We purchased different glass serving dishes from .. where else ..  the Dollar Tree and bulk candy from Sams Club.  The Dollar Tree has really cute tuxedo take-home boxes that come in packs of 10 for a dollar... and were PERFECT for the candy bar!

Here is a close up of some of the signs we made!  We just used card-stock so they were sturdy and stood on their own  (If you create a square image and only create the text/image on the bottom half, once you print it out, cut it in the square shape and then fold it in half to create a free-standing sign)

MR | MRS | HANGING | BANNER

I thought the idea of hanging a banner in front of the head table was a cute idea - and figured... why not make my own!  SO easy to do... you can even do this using microsoft word or powerpoint!  I added a chevron design to the background and in a bold font, typed out one letter from the sign.  I chose to do M R & M R S because it has a lot of the same letters and is short & sweet.  All I had to do was make 1 M, 1 R, 1 & and 1 S.  Just print the M and R pages twice (cardstock is best for durability).  Using a hole punch, punch a circle in the top 2 corners of each page.  Take ribbon or string to tie them together in the correct order.  boom.  done!

WEDDING | PARTY | SIGNS

I wanted our bridal party to feel special - since they were the ones who helped plan, decorate and were doing the brunt work when it came to opening the gifts, keeping track of which guest brought them, and packing them up to be taken home...

So I made them all signs to put up at their tables so everyone would know who they were!   ...these also came in handy for cute group photos!

Our shower was amazing and I still can't thank everyone enough for their help, for attending and for all their generous gifts!  :)


Hmmm... what next.  Oh, right...

THE | BACHELORETTE | PARTY