XO XO

March 8, 2011    Design, Details, Wedding Details    Leave a comment

What’s a wedding without some hugs and kisses?  I love a little XO detail so decided it was time for some EX OH inspo!  

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These XO treats are too cute to eat!

found at The Ritzy Bee Blog 

Hug and Kiss cupcakes would be perfect for a wedding or shower.  Guests would eat these right up.  Adorable!

found at Martha Stewart

You could top your cake with some Xs and Os…

found at Just Jen

… or put them straight on the cake.

found at The Bridal Blog

I love the Xs & Os hanging over the table.  Aren’t they charming? 

found at Eat Drink & Be Married

X & O photo props!!!  Super cute for an engagement session, especially if you are having some XO accents at the wedding.

found at Underfunded Heiress

Isn’t this hug & kiss confetti a cute touch?  You could make your own in colors that coordinate with your wedding.

found at Lifestyle Crafts

Oh, I will definitely be making some of these XO gift tags.  A sweet touch for gifts given for weddings, showers, or anniversaries.

found at Hostess With the Mostess

My earring collection is definitely missing these! 

found at Weddingbee

If anything… an XO ring shot is just lovely!

found at Flickr

 

 

Fortune tellers

February 15, 2011    DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Fun    Leave a comment

found at PaperSeed

Do you remember these?  I loved fortune tellers.  I have probably folded over a hundred of  these in my lifetime and have spent countless hours giggling with my girlfriends over the fortunes they told.  They were are so much fun! 

I recently saw these incorporated into a wedding.  My inner child was delighted and urged me to surf around a bit more.  To our surprise, fortune tellers (apparently also called “cootie catchers”) seem to be pretty popular in the wedding world.  I had no idea!!  But now that I do, it’s an idea I ADORE! 

Before, I show you what I found while browsing, I’d like to direct you to a couple of fortune teller folding tutorials.  The following links have illustrated instructions and  I’m sure once you brush up on your folding technique, you’ll be folding like a 5th grader all over again!

Mathematische Basteleien 

Enchanted Learning 

If you plan to make your own, I found a great fortune teller template on Ruffled.  Click here to download the template. 

Although, I recommend making your own… If you’d rather, fortune tellers can be purchased by online vendors. Here are two you could look into.

Paper Blooms

Etsy

Okay, this is my favorite part…. where I get to show off my fabulous finds….

Cootie Catchers-Origami Wedding PROGRAMS- Set of 25

Isn’t this such a fun program idea?  Gives your guests something to do while they wait for the ceremony to begin. 

found at Kats Krafts

Tackeff Photography - Jessica & Mike's Wedding at The Hyatt Morristown, Morristown, New Jersey - NJ Wedding Photographer - Details - Place cards - escort cards - cootie catcher - paper fortune teller

This couple used bold colored fortune tellers as seating cards.  SUPER CUTE!!

found at Tackef Photography

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At this wedding the fortune tellers were placed on the cocktail tables.  What an adorable ice-breaker.  Would definitely have guests mingling and enjoying each others knowledge, or lack thereof, on the bride and groom.

found at Weddingbee

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Fortune tellers could make fab favors.  I love how they pop on this table and think about how much fun your guests could have if everyone had their own.  The more questions you include, the longer the entertainment will last!

found at In the Now

Photograph by Jennifer RoperPhotograph by Jennifer Roper

Photograph by Jennifer Roper

A fortune teller menu… YES PLEASE!  They add a little extra flavor to each place setting don’t they?  What a darling idea!

found at New York Food

How about a cute cootie catcher place card holder.  Who knew they could be so versatile?

found at Weddingbycolor

found at Edible Crafts

found at Jelly Belly

What a cute little spin, a cootie catcher candy dish.  Sweet, cheap and unique.  Every guest could take one and if you personalize them, use them for play later!

Coffee craze

January 12, 2011    Inspiration Boards, Wedding Details, Wedding Ideas    2 comments

So, today I am off to a sluggish start.  I’m on my second cup of coffee and I haven’t even been up an hour. I am nothing without my coffee, which is what inspired today’s post.  A delicious cup of Joe is on the top of my list of things I could NOT live without. While I was pouring my coffee (wishing it was Dunkin Donuts) I had a thought……. how about a coffee inspired wedding?  I know I’m not the only coffee lover, so for all you coffee connoisseurs… here is some inspiration.

Photo credits:

Santa Barbara Chic , Inspired By This,  Stress Away Bridal Shop,  Weddingbee, Love to know,  I Do, TheKnot ,  Bliss Wedding Market

DIY – Cake stand

December 2, 2010    DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Reception, Wedding Cake    3 comments

Looking for a cake stand?  Why not make your own?  Here are a few great DIY stand ideas I have come across during my daily blog stalking!  :)

DIY CAKE STAND #1

I found this over at Hostess with the Mostess.  I thought it was very cute and extremely easy to customize.  It’s probably the trickiest to assemble (It’s not really that hard, especially if you’re a crafty gal… or guy) but oh-so worth the effort. 

Materials needed:

 - Corrugated cake boards
 - Canned goods (unopened)
 - Several sheets of scrapbooking-weight paper
 - Tools: x-acto knife, ruler, cutting mat, pencil, rubber bands, non-toxic glue

For a full tutorial at  Hostess with the Mostess, click here.

 

DIY CAKE STAND #2

This one is fairly simple and again, customizable.  I found this idea at Eat*Drink*Pretty.  You can visit the site to see their full tutorial. 

Materials needed

- 1 plate
- 1 candle stick or goblet
- Epoxy
- 1 heavy book
- 1 can of spray paint
- a sheet or paper to protect surfaces while painting


Look how lovely the finished project is.  This looks totally store-bought and is a great holiday gift idea!

 

DIY CAKE STAND #3

I found this tree-ific stand at Project Wedding. Visit them for a tutorial if you’d like to attempt this one.  It is a great idea for the fall wedding season and I just love the carved initials!!

 

DIY CAKE STAND #4

This cake stand was saved for last because it is my personal favorite!  It is similar to the 2nd but with a vintage twist, which I LOVE! 

What you would need to replicate this beauty…

  • vintage plate
  • glass candlestick
  • crystal drawer pull (this is optional)
  • epoxy glue (slow drying if you are making more than one vintage cake stand)
  • ruler
  • Sharpie
  • Popsicle stick
  • Q-tip
  • something to mix your epoxy in

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    I found this over at Intimate Weddings.  Go to their site for a great tutorial on how to make your very own vintage cake stand.

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    Well, there you have it…. Cake stands galore!  I hope you love these as much as I do.   If you are super cool and decide to tackle any of these, please PLEASE send me a photo.  If it’s fab, I’ll post it in Libby Land!!!

    Wheat is sweet

    November 30, 2010    Details, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Etsy, Fall Wedding, Ring shots    1 comment

    As you know, I am always on the look out for a fab inexpensive DIY project.  So, today I am ordering some wheat from Save-on-crafts.  For under $20 you can get about 4 bundles shipped to you.  (You may also purchase wheat from other online vendors, your local farmer’s market, or find a field to pick your own).  I’m not 100% sure what I am going to do with my wheat yet.  All I  DO know is that it will be spectacular and more importantly, budget friendly!  :) 

      Here is what inspired me to make my purchase today…

    Look how nice just a few stalks look placed in a mason jar.

    Posted on Weddingbee

    You could use a vase if you prefer.

    Posted on Wedding For Two

    This is one of my favorites.  I LOVE the clean lines and the simplicity of this centerpiece.

    Posted on The Budget Savvy Bride

    One single stalk on a plate… Yes, please.

    Posted on The Budget Savvy Bride

    Rather than a napkin ring, why not dress up your napkins with this clever idea.  Super cheap and very seasonal.

    Posted on The Jewel Box Home

    I’ve noticed that wreaths aren’t as budget friendly as they should be.  To save some money, make your own.

    Posted on Weddingbee

    Martha strikes again!  Check out this wreath on Martha Stewart’s website.  If you adore it as much as I do, there is a tutorial on how to make your own.

    I am just crazy about these sprays.  What a darling way to dress up some chairs.  GREAT idea for a fall wedding.

    Posted on Intimate Weddings

    Another great idea for a wedding…  Line the aisle chairs or pews with some wheat clusters. 

    Posted on Project Wedding

    While I’m on wheat wedding ideas, check out how lovely these are.  I’m a big fan of untraditional bouquets and boutonneires.

    Posted on Love and Lavendar

    OMG, I fall more and more in love with Etsy every day.  Look at this gorgeous head-piece I found. PERFECT for a fall bride.

    Have you ever heard of wheat weaving?  Okay, me either…. but something wheat woven would make fabulous little wedding favors.  Don’t you agree??  They could be placed on everyone’s plate to dress up the table.  Or even better, fasten a name and table number to make an escort card.

    Posted on Crafty Pod.  Visit their site for a wheat weaving tutorial.

    Okay, I know this isn’t a craft idea but you know me…. I just can’t pass up an amazing ring shot!

    Photograph by Sweet Caroline Photo… or a phenomenal photograph!

    Posted on Josh and Olivia 

    Photographed by Kris Boevers

    Cake centerpieces?

    July 15, 2010    Details, Fun, Reception, Wedding Cake    Leave a comment

    Now there’s a delicious centerpiece idea. Love it!

    Wedding Cake Centerpiece

    Gift Box Wedding Cake Centerpieces

    Found on Pink Cake Box

    A New England wedding

    July 14, 2010    Details, Outdoor Wedding, Uncategorized, Unique Weddings    Leave a comment

    I just stumbled upon this gem of a wedding over at Green Wedding Shoes, and I absolutely love the simplicity of everything. From the bride’s gorgeous conch shell necklace to the bridal party’s cowboy boots and adorable pinwheel bouquets, Jagger Photography left no moment of this whimsical seashore wedding to the imagination. I love the photos of the clambake – how New England!

    sarah seven wedding dress

    bride in red cowboy boots

    bridesmaids cowboy boots

    pinwheel bouquets for your wedding

    clam bake wedding

    After seeing this bride’s conch shell necklace, I had to check out some of the shell jewelry on Etsy…this necklace caught my eye:


    Beach Lovers Necklace

    and I couldn’t resist this one!


    Starfish Pearl Necklace

    Question from a Reader

    December 1, 2009    Reception, Table Numbers, Wedding Planning    5 comments

    I love when I get e-mails from readers, keep them coming.  Mel sent me this e-mail and I thought it would be best answered in a post ;)

    Dear Libby,
    My wedding is in the spring and I am struggling to find something clever for table numbers.  I know it’s one silly detail but I want something different.  You seem to collect all things fabulous,  can you send me some links of the best ideas you have seen?
    Thanks, Mel

    Thanks for the e-mail Mel, here is some of the best I have seen….

    Take classic pictures from the city/town and add your table numbers.

    Found on Erickson Design Photostream

    I have been in love with this idea since the day it came into my Google Reader.  The guest name is printed on the outside of the envelope and when they open the card they see their table number.

    Found at Penned and Pretty, a GREAT source for invitation and paper ideas.
    Photography by Laura Novak

    Keep it simple…and colorful.  I like this because it’s so simple but you can still see that time was spent and the detail was well thought out.

    Found on Green Wedding Shoes
    Photography by Mark Brooke Photography

    Why do we have to use numbers?  I love this idea of using musicians you and your fiancé love, nice personal touch.

    Found on Once Wed
    Photography by Kat Heyes

    Pigeon love.  These numbers coordinate with the entire wedding invitation suite and are a great way to tie it all together.  I like matchy matchy things ;)

    See the whole suite at Penned and Pretty
    Stationary by Posh Paperie

    Yellow themed wedding…all of the table numbers were names of pretty yellow things. 

    Found on Penned and Pretty
    Photography by Hugh Forte

    Wine bottle numbers, very classic and so easy to do.  I like the color it adds to the table.  You can even tie these numbers to vases. 

    Found on Design Sponge
    Photography by Belathee

    I think this idea is a little Save by the Bell but I still love it.  Table numbers that highlight the years of your life, this would work really well for couples who have been together for years before marrying. 

    Found on Spamberly Photostream

    This is a  great way to incorporate your pet into the wedding. 

    Found on CryBabyInks’s Photostream

    There are only so many things you can do with engagement photos why not make them even more meaningful and get table numbers out of them?  You can get really clever with this idea and just use a blank poster board and Photoshop the numbers in.

    Found on Adiqshun’s Photostream

    AYKM?

    November 16, 2009    Unique Weddings, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Planning    2 comments

    Roller skate wedding…different…creative…unique…love it!
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    Found on The UnBride

    Photography by Michelle Hayes

     

    Strawberry Invites

    September 21, 2009    Invites, Wedding Planning    2 comments

    Found these invites over at Oh So Beautiful Paper, aren’t they cute? Designed by the talented Promise Tangerman for her sister’s wedding.

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