hold that card

some new, exciting, and better yet informative posts as promised. i wanted to post some ideas for things that brides often ask me about. a few of those things have been table place card holders, seating assignment options, book sign in options, and favors. so here are a few of my favorite ideas, studio stems can provide these for you, but in utah's friendly crafty market why not do these yourself? we know you want to anyhow!

this wishing tree is one of the best new ideas out there for a new spin on a "book" but can also be used as seating assignment. have your guests write a personal message on provided cards and hang on the tree for a unique piece of decor that doubles as a book. or place your guests names of cards w/seating info and hang for them to take as they walk in the door.


beach themed? shells shells shells, easy! easy! easy! another beach or tropical theme, place card suggestion are drink umbrellas carefully marked and displayed. both of these ideas are displayed in a minature table sand box, sand options could vary from your run of the mill play sand, special sand from your favorite beach (something meaninful is always a +!) or colored sand from the craft store. these apples also make darling place card holders, any fruit about would ....




simple great idea for the bride, groom, or wedding designer, handy with graphic design. to the right an alphabatized list directing you to your table # and a beauitful designed floor plan showing the way and the seat.


of course my favorite ways to display place seating cards of course incorporates some sort of organic floral design. this darling wreath can be displayed flat or hung and also could be made out of a plethura of "stems." carnation bed tent display is a good way to bring in color and uniqueness, carnations are used minimally at weddings for obvious reasons but are fabulous cost effective flowers when used right, like here in this bed, or in pomanders etc... another place card bed that is effective is a flat of grass, earthy and organic and perfect for the right venue!



these two last ideas are on the dish sort of deals. this potted herb is a darling gift or favor and doubles easy as decor and table & place seating assignment, nothing like killing 3 or 4 birds with one stone, thats herculian!


many of you brides box favors for your guests, if yor having a luncheon or formal dinner with assigned seating, double purposing your favor boxes is a splendid idea and its easy ... put a name on it!