Bunting

Bunting is very traditional, and many of you may be thinking ‘oh no!’, but, believe me, it can look gorgeous and works so well with a handmade wedding theme.

Bunting has been transformed into something kinda kitsch, and is something you can easily make yourself. Or, even better, enlist the help of someone else! If you don’t have the time/energy/patience/sewing skills (delete as appropriate) there are people out there to help! Head on over to Etsy and grab a handmade masterpiece. Here are my top picks:

* JUST MARRIED Vintage Pennant Banner on Kraft Paper by PurplePeonyCouture

By the looks of things I think the item is listed as sold, but get in touch with the designer/maker and they might be able to rustle something up for you

 

* SAMPLE SALE . Love Sweet Love Papel Picado Banners by aymujer

£14.42 for a banner with 9 flags. Beautiful, intricate and delicate. It reminds me of Rob Ryan’s work.

* MR & MRS Glittered Burlap Banner with Tattoos by funkyshique

£17.55 and measures 4.5 feet. The natural hessian is beautiful and I think would work well for a rustic, country-style wedding.

* Lets Make Love Glitter Burlap Banner by funkyshique

£15.05 for bunting stretching approximately 6 feet. Very light and bright, with a distinct handcrafted appeal.

* Paper Lace Garland – 10′ by thePathLessTraveled

£5.96 for 10 feet. A bargain!

* Mini fabric bunting 6 feet 6″ long in duck egg blue, a mini version of True Romance, only sweeter… by BettyandBarclay

£10.03 for 9 flags stretching 6ft 6in. Very cute and floral, reminding me of Cath Kidston prints.

all hail the jam jar

Cheap chic. Don’t believe me? It really is easily achievable. Get collecting now, the weirder the better. Ask friends, family, neighbours…anyone…to save up their empty jars so you can turn them into a personalised decoration for your special day.

You may have seen in my earlier post how you can use jam jars for cocktails, but here is how they can be used for anything from place names, to wedding favours…

Place setting

Candle holder

Wedding Favours (fill it with gorgeous homemade jam or chutney, and stick on a label with your names and the date of your wedding)

Place names

Serve items from it, e.g. tea bags, sweets etc.

Confetti holder – being such a new and innovative idea (!) I couldn’t find any images of this, but here is an idea of how you can paint the jam jars to match your colour theme, and then fill them with confetti – be it edible rice paper or dried rose petals

Sparkler holder

Vase

Dessert in a jar

Drinking glasses

Who would have thought the humble jam jar would have so many uses?!

farmyard chic

Check out this beautiful reception for a wedding in a farmyard. It may not be the location that pops into your mind straight away when you are planning your wedding, but think ab0ut the beautiful brickwork and timber, as well as great amount of space, you get when you utilise a barn and/or field. Certainly not one to rule out if you are after something rustic.

These images are courtesy of Lloyd Dobbie Photography